Mental Wellness

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5 steps to improve your work-life alignment

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5 steps to improve your work-life alignment

Are you struggling to find a sense of balance in life? If so, you’re not alone.

A recent study from Lenovo and Cebr found that just under a third of UK employees (31%) feel that they do not have a good work-life balance in their current job, with 88% experiencing burnout in the last 2 years. The study also reveals that two thirds of UK employees (66%) feel that work-life balance is a crucial consideration when applying for a job.

Despite the increasingly demanding work culture in the UK, finding alignment across your professional and personal time is possible. In this guide, discover how to approach a work-life alignment in a way that suits you, and explore tips to improve how you’re feeling in your job and at home.

How to be a mental health advocate

How to be a mental health advocate

To mark World Wellbeing Week, we’re exploring the importance of advocacy. Are you looking to support someone with their mental health? Becoming a mental health advocate, and practicing advocacy, may be the route you’re looking for.

With 2020 continuing to be a difficult year for many, we hope this guide can help you to effectively support people around you who may be experiencing negative emotions and mental health problems, while also looking after yourself.

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Why saying "No" is crucial for your mental health

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Why saying "No" is crucial for your mental health

In today's fast-paced world, we often find ourselves juggling numerous responsibilities, from work and family obligations to maintaining social connections and pursuing personal interests. This constant pressure to meet various demands can weigh heavily on our mental health, leading to feelings of stress, anxiety, and burnout. Amidst this chaos, saying "no" emerges as a powerful self-care practice, enabling us to regain control over our lives and prioritise our well-being.

By exploring how saying "no" can positively impact our mental health, this can empower you to make conscious choices, safeguarding your emotional and psychological wellbeing.

This week, Stacy J. Bryant returns with her second guest article for Calmer, to delve into the critical importance of setting boundaries and asserting the right to say "no." Join us as we uncover the transformative potential of this small yet significant word.

Walk and talk: the joy of connecting during Spring strolls

Walk and talk: the joy of connecting during Spring strolls

Spring is synonymous with renewal, offering a chance to shed the heaviness of winter and embrace a fresh perspective. As the days grow longer and brighter, flowers bloom and trees regain their healthy green leaves, nature inspires us to embrace growth and renewal in our own lives.

This week, we welcome guest writers John Burnett and Tony Waddington to explore the wide-ranging benefits of walking and connecting with nature for your mental health.

5 self-compassion exercises to boost your mental health

5 self-compassion exercises to boost your mental health

Self-compassion is widely spoken about in the wellness industry. But what is the concept of self-compassion and why is it so integral to good mental health and wellbeing both for you and within your organisation?

April marks Stress Awareness Month and this years’ theme has been set as Lead With Love, encouraging kindness, compassion, and acceptance to foster a more resilient and supportive environment - something any responsible workplace strives to achieve in and amongst its teams. We feel this is a key moment in the wellbeing calendar to explore the power of self-compassion and what this might mean to your workplace.

Whether you’re seeking to treat yourself with a little more compassion this month, or want to turn your focus towards your colleagues, read on to understand more about what leading with love looks like and the benefits it can bring.