I once worked with a boss who would regularly bring his young daughter to work with him. She was about 18 months at the time (if I remember correctly) and she would toddle around us in the office and join us for meetings. She’d regularly have a point of view to add to the meeting, usually something crucial about her toy that she needed to share with her dad right there and then, in the middle of his comments. It often made me chuckle because no one else would ever talk over...
So many of us in today’s society live a very busy life. Busy seems to be the new word defining our status in society. If we are busy, oh so busy, all the time, we have somehow made it in life. We are on a busy treadmill, going from one thing to another, no time to stop because we are so busy. Our to-do lists are ever growing, there is so much to do in our lives; work, school, children, homes. So very much to do. Being busy is quite nice and does give us a purpose but we need to...
A recent study by Sky revealed that over a quarter of UK workers have faced workplace discrimination. This experience can be highly detrimental to your mental health and well-being, and may be difficult for you to determine the best approach to move forward.
It can be nerve-wracking to challenge the behaviour of others, especially if it’s coming from a senior member of staff, but know that you’re not alone and you have options.
It’s important to understand discrimination and the two...
Making a decision on when to retire is one of the biggest and most life changing decisions we have to do. This is becoming more relevant with the news this week highlighting that the state pension age is now officially 65 for both men and women, rising to 67 in the coming years. For many of us it is a very scary time, entering into the unknown. It can feel similar to ending a very familiar relationship, and feelings of loss and confusion are not unusual at this time. Not only do we have to...
Successful CEOs of multinational companies do it, so should you follow their lifestyle choice? Getting up early has been hailed as the common factor shared by successful people in achieving greater fulfilment, career progression and overcoming work-related stress. The idea behind getting up early is that adding those extra hours to the day when few others are up, allows you to get a head-start and to be super productive. It can also offer a window to achieve rigorous physical exercise as...
While we all experience periods of intense stress during the course of our lives, it’s when things begin getting on top of us – when that stress starts seeping into all aspects of our lives and relationships – that it can be a sign our stress levels are too high, and we may be heading towards burnout.
Caused by excessive, prolonged periods of stress, burnout is a combination of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. It can affect not only your energy levels but your productivity,...
Most people have felt anxious at some point during their lifetime. For some, anxiety can be a new feeling, and for others it is something they have experienced since they were very young. Occasionally, anxiety can become acute and debilitating, impacting how a person functions in their everyday life. Some people find that the best treatment for anxiety is medication, and this is something that can be discussed further with a medical professional. However, there are some things that you can do...
Recent reports by HSE (Health and Safety Executive) show that a staggering 12.5 million days were lost due to depression, anxiety or work-related stress from 2016 -2017.
Just like our physical health, mental health and well-being are equally important, particularly in the workplace. But, due to increased pressures in the workplace, which may include strict deadlines, lack of management, unclear guidelines, and even bullying, it’s no surprise that stress is now becoming the largest cause...
Stress in the workplace is not necessarily a bad thing. Stress is part of what motivates us and what helps us to achieve. Stress in the workplace becomes a problem when it is excessive or continuous. It then becomes something that has a negative impact on both our productivity and our mental health. Often we feel powerless when our stress levels build. Overcoming this chronic stress problem is about taking small steps to tackle how you feel, what you are thinking and looking at what you...
It's a 24/7 world, or so the media tells us. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are a few of the social media platforms that demand our attention - both day and night. How many of you reading this article actually turn off your mobile phone at night? Or is your sleep disturbed by the pings of incoming messages? What is so urgent? Is it really so important that you can't deal with it tomorrow, once you have rested and recharged your batteries? How many of us have 'tools' from our employers such as...
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