Is striking balance about time or is it about boundaries?
Everyone wants to find balance in their lives. For most, it’s probably top of the priority list but it feels like something we never actually get round to sorting. “I just want a more balanced lifestyle” I hear you say but have we become prisoners of time and is...
How does the workplace impact on our happiness?
When you ask most people about what their goal in life is, most often you’ll hear them reply that they just want to be happy. But what is happiness and how can the workplace environment influence on how we feel and how does it contribute to our overall happiness?...
The workplace role in suicide prevention and mental health
Employers are becoming increasingly aware of the Mental Health of their employees, but there is still much work to be done. Employers have the power to impact and influence the way their employers are feeling and should make a conscious effort to do so, as staff are...
World Suicide Prevention Month 2021
With the WHO (World Health Organisation) estimating that over 703,000 people take their own life every year, suicide is becoming a world wide issue, that needs to be addressed. In honour of World Suicide Prevention Month, we thought we’d take a look at the facts...
Why getting a good night’s sleep is so important for our mental health
If we take a good look at Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, it’s clear to see that satisfying our physiological needs (Food, water, warmth and rest) is the foundation to everything else that happens in our life. Without these basic needs being met, it’s impossible to stay...
Why laughing should be part of our daily routine
Undoubtedly a day with laughter can be considered a great day and will leave you feeling refreshed and energised. Do you remember when you were younger, and you used to get the giggles with your friends at school? I can guarantee you that you can’t remember the last...
Why is hydration so important for our wellbeing?
It seems obvious but with such busy lives, sometimes making time or remembering to drink water to stay hydrated can fall to the bottom of our priority list. But why is staying hydrated so important for our wellbeing and mental health? First, let’s look at what is...
Men’s Mental Health in the workplace – what do we know
November means Movember and so this week, we thought we'd look at Men's Mental Health in the Workplace, what we need to know, what employees should be looking out for and how we can help men open up about their mental health within the workplace. So, what are the...
What will the “new normal” look like and what do businesses need to consider?
There’s no doubt that many companies are still navigating a way back to normality or defining what the new normal may look like. Many employees have felt the benefits of working from home. Being able to spend more time with family, using commuting time to work out or...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
It has been a very long year and a lot of us have been tested in many ways, one of the biggest tests has been upon our mental health. As we are coming out of, what is hopefully, our final lockdown the mental health foundation has decided to theme this year's mental...