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Challenges for female founders during COVID-19

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Challenges for female founders during COVID-19

It is safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in different ways, and has brought along many challenges with it. With the current global situation, no matter where you are from, what industry you are working in, what gender you are, everyone has been affected differently.

I have personally spoken to some founders who have found lockdown to have its benefits. For example, with everyone working from home it meant there were no restrictions with child care, so a number of female founders were able to work more, and not need to worry about child care for once.

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5 steps to improve your work-life alignment

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5 steps to improve your work-life alignment

Do you feel like your work-life balance is off-kilter? You’re not alone: between 11 - 21% of people are unhappy with their work-life balance in the UK, with 25 - 34 year olds experiencing the highest levels of dissatisfaction with how their time and energy is split.

Despite the increasingly demanding work culture in the UK, finding alignment across your professional and personal time is possible. In this guide, discover how to approach a work-life balance that suits you, and discover tips to improve how you’re feeling in your job and at home.

10 Benefits of gardening for your mental wellbeing

10 Benefits of gardening for your mental wellbeing

Gardening is one of the most nurturing commitments you can make, bringing with it a variety of benefits both for your physical and mental health. Committing to healthy eating, exercise, and reducing the amount you engage with technology can all be tricky to maintain. However, when they’re combined with making time for a leisurely activity such as gardening, it can feel far easier to follow through with your various other commitments.

How to be a mental health advocate

How to be a mental health advocate

To mark World Wellbeing Week, we’re exploring the importance of advocacy. Are you looking to support someone with their mental health? Becoming a mental health advocate, and practicing advocacy, may be the route you’re looking for.

With 2020 continuing to be a difficult year for many, we hope this guide can help you to effectively support people around you who may be experiencing negative emotions and mental health problems, while also looking after yourself.

Understanding panic attacks and the effects on your body

Understanding panic attacks and the effects on your body

Anxiety is a natural, human response to stressful or challenging situations. Everyone will experience feelings of anxiety and panic at certain times in their life, but for some, they may experience heightened states of anxiety which can lead to panic attacks. This can manifest in many ways, and can happen at any time and often for no clear reason.

Dr. Ram Pardeshi, MD, takes us through a process of understanding the symptoms of panic attacks, how it manifests and how to help yourself or someone you know who may be experienceing this common issue.