How to prevent SAD from affecting you and your business

How to prevent SAD from affecting you and your business

Have you noticed a change in yourself due to the shorter days and colder weather? Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, could be behind it. SAD is most commonly identified by a loss of pleasure or interest in everyday tasks, such as working or socialising. Find out how to prevent it from affecting you in our guide.

5 ways nature can improve your mental health

5 ways nature can improve your mental health

When you're living a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle, you're living a life that's connected with nature; it can be easy to forget that.

We spend so much of our times indoors that nature can seem almost secondary to feeling good. But the truth is, while our careers might benefit from our on-the-go lifestyles, our bodies haven't quite caught up yet.

That means being in sync with nature is important to your overall well-being. Issues like depression, insomnia and burnout can all be alleviated by keeping in touch with the natural world.

In this week’s guest blog post, writer Mark Woods explores five ways you can reconnect with nature and give your mental health a boost.

How to overcome frustration at work

How to overcome frustration at work

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.