Derval O'Rourke: What to do when it all gets too much

"Feeling overwhelmed can come at you from any aspect of your life and at any time. It’s a feeling that I’ve felt regularly, both as a professional athlete and in my life juggling kids with work and other commitments."

Derval O'Rourke: There are countless studies which show the benefits of physical activity and how regular exercise can help increase the production of what is sometimes called the ‘feel-good endorphins’. 

When you feel overwhelmed or under pressure, it can feel all-consuming. 

Most people will never compete in an event like the Olympic Games but will know what it’s like to feel under pressure or overwhelmed at the idea of coping with everything on their plate.