Prevent Burnout

Calmer commissioned to launch project to understand the demands and impact on mental health for gig economy workers

Calmer commissioned to launch project to understand the demands and impact on mental health for gig economy workers

The Calmer team are delighted to announce that we have been commissioned to identify how best to support London’s gig economy workers. After extensive research into the issues, we have launched a survey for gig workers to have their say up until 20th November, and following this we will host a free webinar, open to gig workers, entrepreneurs, and businesses who are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of those in the gig economy.

“We are delighted to have been commissioned to support Londoners who are reliant upon virtual platforms for their work.” said Tania Diggory, Founder & Director of Calmer. “This issue uniquely — though not exclusively — touches on large urban communities that rely on shift, support and delivery services, without acknowledging the workers providing these services. These are often physically demanding jobs with workers either riding bikes or standing on their feet for hours, adding bodily stress to other stresses more common to London workers.”

15 everyday mindfulness exercises to know

15 everyday mindfulness exercises to know

Practising Mindfulness has many benefits, from calming nerves and anxiety to helping improve our focus and concentration. In this week’s guest blog post, we invite Valerie Teh, self-care practitioner and co-founder of wellbeing community Vana, to share 15 everyday Mindfulness exercises for everyone.

Define your own success to live a happier, healthier life

Define your own success to live a happier, healthier life

How often do you consider what you are really working towards – happiness or success?

In this week’s guest post, Life Coach Simon Tomkins explains why the key to a happy, healthy life lies in questioning and defining what success means to you, and shares his top coaching tips to help you align your values and goals.

Mindful in the Matrix: Balancing Technology and Mental Health

Mindful in the Matrix: Balancing Technology and Mental Health

The digital revolution has changed the way we live, work, and communicate, but it has also brought about new challenges for our mental health. With the constant barrage of notifications, distractions, and social comparisons on our devices, it's more important than ever to find a balance between the benefits and drawbacks of technology. 

This week Sienna Martin, Co-Founder of KrispCall, delves into the relationship between technology and mental health, and provides a comprehensive overview of the issue including data, facts, statistics, and wellness tips.

A non-work alternative to men’s burnout

A non-work alternative to men’s burnout

Burnout, as we are slowly becoming collectively aware, is a condition typically associated with workplace stress that has become unmanageable. Its common effects - such as cynicism, exhaustion, reduced efficacy - were formally defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) back in 2019, and they are felt by all types of individuals - regardless of age, gender, race, or any other demographic qualifier.

However, burnout’s causes are not the same for everyone. At the most granular level, each individual’s case of burnout is the unique result of their beliefs, life experiences, personality, cultural upbringing, and thousands upon thousands of decisions made over periods of years. Yet, if we look for generalised trends, we can see common causes when it comes to burnout among various groups of people.

In this guest blog post, Jim Young breaks down barriers to open up more meaningful conversations on men’s burnout, and identifies how “expansive intimacy” can help to be an alternative.