Reduce Stress Why does uncertainty cause stress? Uncertainty causes stress because of the fact that it is the unknown. The only certainty is that life is uncertain! That’s probably a phrase that you have heard more than once, specially recently. We all know it, but do we truly believe it? Do we strive to control […]
Why is Uncertainty Stressful? Why is uncertainty stressful? Uncertainty is stressful because of the fact that it is the unknown. The only certainty is that life is uncertain! That’s probably a phrase that you have heard more than once, specially recently. We all know it, but do we truly believe it? Do we strive to […]
With the current Covid-19 Pandemic, life is more uncertain than ever before, especially for employees. So what can you, the employer do, to support employees during this uncertain time? It’s all about embracing uncertainty. I was listening to the BBC news the other week. I was particularly drawn to a story about a bakery that […]
Learn how to break free from worry and negative beliefs and reduce stress Today lets take a look at how, being stuck at home might be causing you to feel anxious and depression. How getting rid of negative beliefs can reduce stress why it is important for your mental health and wellbeing. With so many […]
Today lets take a look at managing social interaction virtually and why it is important for your mental health and wellbeing. Many people are still worried about meeting in person. Thousands are still working from home. So how can you help? Many people reading this are under lockdown due to Covid-19, so here are a […]
Today lets take a look at food how it can boost your immunity and benefit your mental health and wellbeing. In this blog I want to focus on plants and how it they can boost immunity by making adding them to your food or by making some home rememdies. During this time, with many people […]
Today lets take a look at hydration how it can benefit your mental health and wellbeing. Many people reading this are under lockdown due to Covid-19, so many of us are rediscovering the big outdoors.,How many of us remember to take water out with us and remember to hydrate as much as we should? Why […]
Why exercise? Today let’s take a look at exercise and how it can benefit your mental health and wellbeing. Many people reading this are under lockdown due to Covid-19, and let’s face it, exercise can be a challenge. Dashing around people, motivation, missing the sports and gym. But we all know it’s good for us […]
Being a bit more zen can help you get through the day More people than ever are suffering will ill mental health, due to the ongoing covid pandemic and other associated problems. Learning a technique that can help you feel more chilled and more zen can really make a difference. Learning to meditate can reduce […]
Boost your mental health with creativity Today lets take a look at 5 creative pastimes and how they can benefit your mental health and wellbeing. Many people reading this are under lockdown due to Covid-19, so here are a few ideas to use your extra time to start or restart a hobby, or learn a […]
How important is your health to you, more specifically your physical health? Now what do we mean by physical health? Well physical health means that you’re free from illness or injury. Physical health is critical for overall wellbeing. Some of the most obvious and serious signs that we are unhealthy appear physically. Addressing physical health […]
How is flexibility perceived? Many companies see flexibility working as an option, however it is not. All workers within the UK have a legal right to request flexible working if they have been working for the same company for 26 weeks and the company has to review all requests in a reasonable manner. However, there […]
Lets talk about stress Feeling stress is a natural reaction in the body, that feeling of fight of flight. However the body is designed to deal with the danger and then reset. In the modern world we live in though, we rarely get the time to properly destress, and so the stress builds and builds. […]
Do you struggle to cope with the amount of change you experience around? Is change a constant at work? Change is a fundamental fact of life. You cannot stop the onward march of change, but you can manage how you react to it. There are things you can do to cope with it personally and […]
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. There are various activities around the world. What’s the campaign? The campaign is a joint collaboration between the World Health Organisation, the World Federation for Mental Health and the […]
Is Your To-Do List a Challenge? According to a recent study commissioned by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) you are likely to have an average 33 tasks to complete each week. Is this manageable? According to the survey, about 60% feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks. Sorting finances feature quite strongly but day […]
Shocking number of people work while ill; stress at work rises. A new report carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) was released today, just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month. The statistics are shocking. People working while ill has tripled since 2010 The Health and Wellbeing at Work Survey […]
Employee wellbeing is a hot topic at the moment, but do you really understand how to look after your own wellbeing when you work in a high-stress environment? Any role that is customer facing is stressful. The Service Desk Institute realise how difficult it can be for Service Desk staff to know how to cope with […]
Do you find speaking in public stressful? Do you need to step up and speak in front of audiences to promote your business and showcase your expertise? Or perhaps you are seeking promotion of have been recently promoted and now need to talk confidently in front of an audience. Do you feel confident or do […]
Volunteering helps Build Emotional Wellbeing Did you know that volunteering has considerable benefits for helping manage you emotional wellbeing and good mental health. It can also help give direction and meaning when perhaps it might be lacking. When you volunteer you can utilise skills you have already to help others learn, develop and grow. For […]
Young people and mental health This really shocked me recently, how much youngsters are suffering with mental health issues, even really young children as young as 5. According to research for BBC School Report, half of teenagers with issues try to cope alone. And a third said they were not confident enough to speak to […]
Why do we focus on mental health? In the UK we have a whole month focussed on Mental Health, but last week was specifically in the focus of Mental Health Awareness week. There have been a multitude of programmes, articles and blogs. Why do we focus on Mental Health? Well that is because, like physical […]
What is happening in the UK? In the UK we have a whole month focussed on Mental Health, but last week was specifically in the focus of Mental Health Awareness week. There have been a multitude of programmes, articles and blogs. Theresa May also announced her ‘sweeping´ reforms to mental health policy. It is definitely a […]
What is the verdict about 28 days of juice? This is a personal journey of a month of only drinking home made juices and smoothies. Of course plenty of healthy avocado, spinach and other nutritionally balanced ingredients Juicemaster style. 28 days later and how do I feel? A key component of mental wellbeing is physical […]
This is a personal journey of a month of only drinking home made juices and smoothies. Of course plenty of healthy avocado, spinach and other nutritionally balanced ingredients Juicemaster style. I have to say, I feel juiced! A key component of mental health is physical wellbeing and nutrition plays a key role. Keeping yourself and […]
This is a personal journey of a month of only drinking home made juices and smoothies. Of course plenty of healthy avocado, spinach and other nutritionally balanced ingredients Juicemaster style. A key component of mental wellbeing is physical wellbeing and nutrition plays a key role. Keeping yourself and your staff healthy is a vital element […]
A key component of mental health is physical wellbeing. Nutrition plays a key role. Keeping yourself and your staff healthy is a vital element of a healthy and productive business. Just how much of a part does nutrition play though? What I noticed in my own body is that nutrition and exercise have a massive […]
This is a personal journey of a month of only drinking home made juics and smoothies. Of course plenty of healthy avocado, spinach and other nutritionally balanced ingredients Juicemaster style. A key component of mental wellbeing is physical wellbeing and nutrition plays a key role. Keeping yourself and your staff healthy is a vital element […]
