Mental Wellness

How to nurture and maintain your mental and physical health

How to nurture and maintain your mental and physical health

Looking after our mental health goes hand in hand with looking after our physical health; the two are inextricably linked.

Our thoughts, feelings and behaviour can have a significant impact on our physical state, and therefore can positively or negatively affect our overall wellbeing. They are constantly in communication with one another, and it is empowering to see a growing body of research and evidence-based practices that supports this notion of the mind-body connection.

Benefits of writing for depression, anxiety, and stress

Benefits of writing for depression, anxiety, and stress

These days, conversation around the importance of mental health is fairly prominent in the media, with a greater focus on what we can do to take care of our mental health and wellbeing, as well as our physical health. But taking care of our wellbeing doesn’t always require huge life changes, personal effort or great expense. Something as simple as writing can relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and help with depression.

6 ways to reduce stress while at home

6 ways to reduce stress while at home

Feeling a bit stuck at home? With the current guidance to stay home and prevent the spread of coronavirus, you may be getting a little bored of the same four walls, or even stressed because of it.

At Calmer, we often provide guidance around adjusting to a new routine for our freelancers and professionals who are trying out working from home. With the change happening nationwide, we’ve put together this guide on how to reduce stress for anyone feeling less than their best self while at home.

How to practise self-reflection

How to practise self-reflection

It is important, both in our professional and personal lives, to take time to self-reflect. Whether you’re coming to the end of the working year, embarking on a new project or career or simply want to take some time out to set yourself some new goals, self-reflection is a great way to kick start things.

If you aren’t sure what self-reflection is, or how it could benefit you, we’re here to help. Below are some tips on getting started.