Talking about your mental health – to anyone – can be frightening, but talking to your employer? That’s a whole new kettle of fish. How do you tell them you’re struggling? Can they even help? It’s not easy, but with a little information and guidance, the conversation can be a lot less daunting…
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How to Achieve a Work-Life Balance
With 10.4 million working days lost each year due to work-related stress, maintaining a work-life balance is so important. Self-care is essential to our wellbeing, and it could be the one thing standing between you and burnout We spend much of our lives at work, and the pressure to…
I’m Sensitive to Criticism at Work. How Can I Be More Positive?
A go-to guide for how to respond more productively to negative feedback…
6 Key Benefits of Cycling to Work
We could all do with some useful hints and tips to improve our lifestyle, but did you know that it may be as simple as hopping on your bike and cycling to work each day? Cycling provides an easy way of getting in exercise before the day has even begun.…
Are You the Workplace Bully?
With so much attention focused on playground bullying, it’s hard to imagine that adults are bullied too. But grown-up oppression does exist – particularly in the workplace – and the bully in the room might be you In a Counselling Directory survey of more than 1,000 adults, 30 percent said…
I’m Dreading Monday – My Boss Will Dissect My Role in a Disastrous Project
A guide to approaching difficult conversations and keeping your cool Conversations are most effective when both parties feel respected and able to share their point of view. However, it’s not always easy to create an atmosphere where this is possible. The higher the stakes and bigger the anticipated disagreement,…
4 Smart Ways to Eat Healthier at Work
A busy office can be a hive of bad temptations and poor eating habits, but it doesn’t have to be that way... When making healthy changes to your diet, it’s usually breakfast and dinner that are easiest to fix. But when you’re sitting at your desk and…