We are now an ‘always on’ culture and find it hard to switch off.  Do you lie awake at night, struggling to switch off and get to sleep as your mind is racing with thoughts and worries from the day?  Mindfulness can help you to quieten the mind, restore some peace and...

Sleep is the foundation of your wellbeing and is a vital indicator of overall health.  Just like you plug in your mobile phone every day to charge up, the body and brain also needs charging up on a daily basis to regulate, repair and ensure plenty of rest.

The National...

Jet lag is known as the time change syndrome and occurs when travelling across different time zones.  The body’s internal clock (the circadian rhythm) becomes out of sync with the new destination’s time and jet lag is the lag time between the two.  It has an impact on...

Wellbeing in the workplace is gathering pace and my approach is the holistic route to support employees to stay mentally well and physically fit so that they can thrive at work. Therefore, I have introduced a practice called ‘Reiki’ into workplace to enhance the wellbe...

Organisations have seen a 37% increase in stress related absences* in 2018 and it is one of the causes of long term sickness absence.   HSE defines stress as ‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them’. Employers ha...

You are about to try something new which is outside of your comfort zone. But a little voice inside your mind starts chattering away, doubting all of your abilities and accomplishments.  It is known as the imposter syndrome.  You fear being exposed as a fraud… What if...

Offering flexible working is now a must for organisations as employees want to be able to balance their career with their home life.  We are seeing a huge shift in the workplace of how people want to work.  Companies have to change their approach and offering if they w...

Everyone enjoys a treat at work, especially a cake to celebrate a colleague's birthday, but it is recognising when the treats are getting out of hand and an every day occurence.  Here are 5 top tips to resist unhealthy snacks in the office:

1  KEEP THEM IN A CUPBOA...

As busy parents who have juggled work and child care over the summer holidays, you can now breathe a sigh of relief as your children return to school.  This is a great opportunity to create new routines and schedules to ensure your home life runs as smoothly as possibl...

Writing a journal or a diary is therapeutic and a great way to offload your thoughts, feelings and experiences. It is a valuable tool for exploring and addressing any issues. By taking time out to write, it helps you to slow down, clear your mind and let go of any nega...