Every employer knows that the majority of their people have faced a very tough year throughout 2020. In the past, Jan 1st has presented us all with the opportunity to wipe the slate clean and begin the new year with a renewed lease of positivity. Join a gym. Start a new diet. Make a promise … Read more

The traditional view is that stress is something that primarily happens in your mind. Whilst it’s true that stress does indeed have an impact on your mind it is importance to recognise that it is a response that occurs first and foremost in your body. The stress response is designed to provide the body with … Read more

So lockdown is about to come to an end and we can begin to return to experiencing a sense of freedom and autonomy once more. But that’s not how many people feel as we enter a revised tier system that sees many parts of the country facing more restrictions than before lockdown. The fact of … Read more

Meditation is receiving a lot of attention in the wellbeing space – more so than ever in fact. Whether it’s online meditation programmes or apps, never before has this tool been so widely available.  Meditation’s positive impact is beyond question; research has consistently shown that there are a number of physical and mental health benefits … Read more

Footballers In Retirement: The Mental Health Myth It is commonly perceived that when footballers retire their lives begin a downward trajectory. From childhood up until their mid to late 30s, they have had just one objective: play football. Without such a distinct purpose to life, they are said to fill the void with many vices. … Read more

Motivation Is Not The Only Way There are few habits that have as many physical and mental health benefits as exercise. While there are many people who have the exercise habit nailed, many of us just can’t seem to crack it, despite our best intentions. There has been more written about motivation than just about … Read more