Exactly a year ago I suffered a heart attack 💔 It came out of the blue. I don't tick many risk factors; fairly fit, don't smoke, not overweight, not diabetic, and so on.

A few days latter another Cllr colleague had one too. Sadly, he didn't make it. So, I've been reflecting a lot recently.

While I was at mental health training last week, that the district council organised for us, I discovered that I tick so many of the boxes when it comes to stress.

Being a councillor can be quite stressful. For example, just last week I was [referred to the Monitoring Officer](https://listed.to/@eco_g) by the Police & Crime Commissioner. :(

Please check in and look out for your colleagues, make sure they're OK, and make sure you look after your own mental health too. :)