The benefits of meditation have been spoken about for decades, and yet the number of people actively meditating is still relatively small. Why do we shy away from things that are good for us? Quite often we are sucked into the ‘too good to be true’ vibe and start to doubt that something so simple …
Work-related stress is responsible for a high level of corporate sick days, low morale, and a drop in productivity across all sectors of industry. While stress isn’t an illness in itself, it can make you ill, and as an employer or manager, you must protect and support your team. There are many ways a member …
When you have mental clarity, you can think straight and deal with problems in more efficient and effective ways. When your mind is fully active and engaged, you’re able to remain productive and working through problems is a breeze. When you feel worried, anxious or stressed your mental clarity is affected, and you can feel …
Most of us spend much of our time attending to the needs of others at home or at work. But making the time to do something for ourselves and practise self-care is important too. This could take the form of caring for family members and supporting friends, at work when you are making sure clients …
At this time of the year for most schools, there is a lot of focus on helping students prepare for their end of year exams. As the headteacher, you will also be aware of how the wellbeing of your staff plays a crucial part in a successful outcome for all concerned. The challenges of the …
What is reflexology? This ancient art dates back thousands of years. It was first practised by the Indian, Chinese and Egyptian peoples. Reflexology works on the principle that all organs and glands of the body are represented by reflex points on the feet, hands, ears and face. By applying pressure to these points your body …
Most people experience headaches of some kind from mild aches to intense pain. They are often brought on by conditions such as a cold, poor posture, late nights, food intolerances, dehydration, and even certain smells. Stress also plays a big part in your ability to maintain your overall wellbeing and prevent such things as headaches …
A rise in stress and anxiety can impact your professional and personal life. That stress affects you physically as well as mentally and emotionally. Most of you will have experienced tension in your shoulders, back, hands, and feet at some point. How does that make you feel? When your body reacts to stress and anxiety …
Work-related stress and ill-health are responsible for over 1.7 million workers taking an average of 22 days off work each year. What impact does this have on your company? Stress, depression, and anxiety have a detrimental effect on your wellbeing, but what if this is happening to your staff? Looking after your employees should be …
A few years ago I worked with a company delivering on-site chair massages. Workplace wellness was important to them and it included hiring a therapist for a day once a month. All employees were booked in for a 20-minute session which took place in a meeting room that was reserved for the day. It was …
In the UK many organisations (large and small) included a health insurance plan as part of employees’ benefits package. These plans usually include dental health, opticians, health screening, hospital in-patient visits, chiropractors etc. Most of these treatments support physical conditions that if untreated may result in absenteeism. Over the last five years or so there …
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