Stress at Work

How to stay active as a remote worker

How to stay active as a remote worker

While remote working may be convenient, since you don't need to wake up as early and commute to the workplace — this also means that most (if not all) of the work will have to be done online.

As a result, employees need to stay seated in front of computers and other screens for long periods of time. While it may seem harmless, this lifestyle can actually come with potential health risks, such as high blood sugar, weight gain, and muscle tension.

Between being stuck inside the comfort of your home and feeling too busy with work, finding time to exercise might be difficult at times. So here are some tips to support you with being active while remote working.

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 streamline your business post-lockdown

How to streamline your business post-lockdown

When it comes to running any business, most of us know how important efficiency and productivity are to success. However, this is often easier said than done when you’re going through a phase of rapid growth or you’re getting back onto your feet after a difficult period.

This week, guest writer Evelyn James takes us through empowering methods we can utilise to support ourselves to streamline your business post-lockdown.

Is technology the root of your stress?

Is technology the root of your stress?

These days, it’s hard to go a day without using some form of technology. In fact, for entrepreneurs and freelancers, it can be hard to go even an hour without technology. Waking up to text messages, checking emails on the commute, and spending all day in front of a computer is the norm. In our waking hours, we rarely have a moment of down-time.

What are the 5 stages of burnout?

What are the 5 stages of burnout?

Where do you find yourself across these five stages of burnout?

In an ideal world, nobody would experience burnout. It’s the state of mind that comes with long-term, unresolved stress, and it can negatively affect your work and your life.

Have a read of this guide to understand burnout’s five stages, and join us on our free e-course, The Reignite Project, to start preventing burnout from affecting you.