Feeling nervous is a natural reaction to something that instills a little fear in us - perhaps a big presentation, a pitch opportunity, or a promotion meeting that you set up with your boss.
That being said, feeling nervous can get in the way of performing at our best. It’s why we’re looking into the effects of nervousness in today’s Calmer guide, and the quick and easy ways to calm your mind and body in order to perform well, whatever your upcoming hurdle.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected or invisible while working from home, you’re not imagining it. The challenges of building work relationships remotely are real, and they can quietly chip away at your energy, creativity and sense of belonging. Without "watercooler" chats or hallway nods, it’s easy to feel like collaboration is all task and no trust.
However, strong connections don’t require a shared office. With intention and a few simple habits, you can strengthen your remote work interactions and feel genuinely connected.
This week, guest writer Beth Rush returns with another insightful article for Calmer, sharing 12 key steps to building stronger relationships in a remote world.
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.
Supporting a loved one through mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, however even small gestures can make a meaningful difference. If you're wondering how to help a friend with mental health concerns, the most important thing you can do is show up with patience, kindness and an open mind. You don’t need to have all the answers — listening and offering a safe space can go a long way.
Whether your friend is experiencing anxiety, depression or another challenge, learning how to help a friend with mental health problems can ensure you offer the right kind of support while also taking care of yourself.
Ahead of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, in which the national theme is “Community”, this week guest writer Beth Rush returns for her fourth article for Calmer, sharing an overview of different mental health conditions, effective communication strategies to help a friend in need, and practical ways to offer them support.
What does it mean to you to meaningfully invest in mental health at work?
There are so many ways to look at this, and organisations are increasingly recognising their responsibility to address mental health in the workplace.
For us, it means going beyond offering the occasional wellness webinar or posting about mental health awareness on social media. It involves embedding mental health awareness, education and support into an organisation's culture, team dynamics, and leadership structure - as one of our long-term valued clients Rickard Luckin puts it, embedding wellbeing “into the DNA of our firm”.
Last month, our team launched our brand new online course for senior leaders and managers: Managers introduction to mental health at work. We are so excited to add this product to our roster of services and support as many people as possible through this accessible training. All drawn from our years of live training experience, coming across the most pressing issues and questions raised in our sessions about managing mental health at work, we are beyond proud to create this set of bite-sized training modules.
To mark this product launch, we interviewed our founder and director, Tania Diggory, to dive into how mental health education has evolved over the years, debunk mental health myths, and explore why workplace mental health training is more pertinent now than ever before.
