by Paola | Nov 29, 2018 | Employee Wellbeing, Stress Management, Wellbeing at Work, Workplace Stress
Continuing the topic of Stress Awareness, this article explains the scientific reasons why massage is a good stress-reliever. Most people are aware that massage can be relaxing and beneficial. The Mind Guide to Massage describes the effects of massage: A common...
by Paola | Oct 23, 2018 | Emotional Wellbeing, Employee Wellbeing, Mental wellbeing, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Wellbeing at Work, Workplace Stress
Earlier this week we posted Tenfold’s article* with useful stress-busting techniques aimed at sales people. We really liked the coping strategies they featured, from stress management experts at the Mayo Clinic known as the ‘Four A’s’. Taking inspiration from the...
by Paola | Sep 28, 2018 | CIEHF, Employee Wellbeing, ergonomics, HSE, Mobile Working, Wellbeing at Work
Should the increased use of mobile devices for work purposes come with a health warning? Mobile Working Using mobile devices for work purposes (known as Mobile Working) is becoming more and more common, but how many of us are aware of the increased strain on our...
by Paola | Jun 22, 2018 | Correct Breathing, Employee Wellbeing, Mindfulness, Wellbeing at Work, Workplace Stress
With mindfulness increasingly being encouraged for our wellbeing, I believe that we can all benefit from being mindful of our breathing. Below Judith Davies, Breathwork Practitioner, explains the importance of correct breathing: Breathing is the most important thing...
by Paola | May 31, 2018 | Employee Wellbeing, Wellbeing at Work, Workplace Stress
Tackling Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work I was fortunate to be part of the Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace event run by Surrey Chambers this month, providing taster On-Site Massages in the Partner Village alongside other exhibitors – all offering...
by Paola | Apr 26, 2018 | Employee Wellbeing, Wellbeing at Work, Workplace Stress
“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” [1] If only it was that easy to put Shakespeare’s advice into practice! In our hectic lives, most of us feel stressed from time-to-time but when there is a persistent feeling of being ‘out of control’,...
