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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.

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.

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.

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How to keep your remote working employees highly productive

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How to keep your remote working employees highly productive

Keeping yourself motivated while working from home, especially during challenging times, isn’t always easy. This week’s post is written by Jessica Robinson, Founder of blogging platform The Speaking Polymath, who shares 7 steps you can take as a business to motivate your employees, and help boost their productivity while remote working.

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12 ways to manage your mental health as an entrepreneur

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12 ways to manage your mental health as an entrepreneur

Did you know, over 70% of entrepreneurs experience poor mental health?

This can be anything from stress to burnout to breakdown - and we here at Calmer know that it’s all preventable.

Here are 12 tips on how to start supporting your own mental health, as well as further support you can follow: