Each year, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) marks February as National Heart Month in the UK, and we want to use this opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of prioritising your heart health and understanding the impact of stress on our physical health.
It has been said that entrepreneurs in particular are driven by paramount passion, the romanticisation of experiments, and tireless pursuit of dreams. But are you taking enough care of your wellness and your heart?
If you're frustrated at work, you might be considering whether you should stay in your current job or explore new opportunities. While it's always a good idea to have an up-to-date CV and keep an open mind about opportunities that might arise, you can also take actions to minimize workplace frustrations.
Taking control your frustrations and even adapting your perspective can significantly improve your mood and outlook on your job. In this week’s guest blog post, Helen Wilson shares 9 steps to consider if you're feeling frustrated at work.
The coronavirus pandemic has changed life completely. From national lockdowns and school closures to social distancing and next to no human contact, the crippling stress of the global pandemic has unravelled the world as we know it.
And, while government’s around the globe advised us to stay at home and avoid contact with others, many individuals working within essential industries like healthcare and retail were not able to do so.
In this week’s guest blog post, contributor Gemma Hart shares tips and techniques for managing overwhelm, controlling stress and nurturing good mental health while working in essential industries - from our NHS to transport and hospitality workers.
Remote working is the new normal, and it is here to stay even after the pandemic is over. Thanks to technology, businesses could sustain the impacts of COVID-19 and continue to function and because of this, remote working culture is continuing to thrive and grow. A prediction by Forbes states that the proportion of remote workers will rise to 70 percent by the end of 2025.
Remote working has many benefits, one of them being that telecommuting impresses both employers and employees from a work/life alignment perspective. However, there are some negatives to remote working including an increased risk of employee burnout and not being able to unplug after work.
Stress can show itself in so many different ways, and often at inconvenient times. Often, it’s not possible to practice self-care, especially when feeling overwhelmed at work or during a difficult period running your own business.
However, there are a number of ways you can reduce stress and promote relaxation at work. Breathing exercises are one such method: they don’t require any additional equipment, or even the need to leave your desk.
Discover how to harness the positive power of breathing exercises in this guide, which also explains the health benefits of practicing deep breathing on a regular basis.
