I spent fourteen years in the financial services sector, navigating an industry where long hours were simply part of the landscape. Twelve-hour days felt normal, weekend work was expected, and the relentless pace was just how business was done.
Category: Health and Wellbeing
Tips for tackling depression without having to resort to antidepressants
Discover new alternative approaches for managing depression symptoms.
Young Britons turn to social media for self-diagnosis amid mounting mental health concerns
Discover why two million UK youths self-diagnose mental health conditions online. New data from AXA Health reveals TikTok and Instagram’s influence on rising self-diagnosis, and the challenges professionals face in bridging care gaps.
From Burnout to Balance: A Lawyer’s Journey of Recovery and Resilience
In the fast-paced world of business, the pressure to perform and deliver can often lead to the brink of exhaustion, with far-reaching consequences.
The health problems that can afflict high level business leaders and how these can be prevented
The pressures and demands of corporate leadership can take a toll not only on profits and productivity, but also on the health and well-being of those at the helm.
Moving your mental health forward
We know being active is great for your physical health, but when your body feels good your mind does too.
Can Do Better!
As 2023 draws to a close and we stand on the threshold of 2024, it’s a natural time for reflection on both our achievements and unfulfilled aspirations.
The Magic of Kindness: the ripple effect
Henry James, a renowned author, once profoundly stated, “Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.”
How can employers support employees’ mental wellbeing?
With “National Stress Awareness Day” around the corner (2nd November), employee health and wellbeing should be at the top of organisations’ agendas.
The Mental Health Impact of High Interest Rates on Small Business Owners
Interest rates are used by banks, organisations, and companies, in order to benefit from loaning money to another.
Why the UK fitness industry is not being benched
With all the doom and gloom we see in the markets and news coverage, is it not time to uncover some positivity?
Survey reveals over three-quarters of UK business leaders have suffered from impostor syndrome
Impostor syndrome has become more widespread in recent years as the demand for high performance at work has led to increased self-doubt and uncertainty about one’s capabilities.
Power Napping leads to Peak Performance
A power nap is a brief rest that ends before deep sleep begins, designed to rejuvenate you quickly.
Power napping leads to peak performance
A power nap is a short sleep that terminates before the occurrence of deep sleep and is intended to quickly revitalise you.
Rise in back pain and long-term sickness linked to home working
Anybody who emerged from the Covid-19 lockdowns with a frozen shoulder or a neck crick after spending hours hunched over their laptop at the kitchen table would be painfully aware of the dangers of working from home.
