There’s definitely something magical about the dawn of a new year. It’s a time when we can wipe the slate clean and start again. We can build on a blank canvas and believe that anything is possible. Our New Year mindset is unstoppable and invaluable. 

In reality, New Year is a manmade date and occasion. However, it is a special and important time of year that signifies new beginnings, excitement and motivation. The trick is to maintain the same outlook at the start of each day, not just the start of each year.

So, how do we nail this intentional mindset?

This week, we welcome guest writer and Calmer partner Abigail Ireland to share her three tips on how to start the year effectively.

Many people have heard of mindful eating, and for some, it is an entirely new concept. What is it? What are the three R’s of mindful eating? How does mindful eating contribute to a healthier lifestyle?

Learning about this new way of looking at your food intake begins with a mindset shift, which results in multiple benefits to your overall health and wellbeing.

This week, Beth Rush returns with her third guest blog post for Calmer to explore what mindful eating is all about. Here, Beth shares simple and effective strategies to enable you to enjoy this beneficial practice, and highlights how it contributes to better health.

We’ve all been there — sitting across from a coworker or boss, whether in person or virtually, feeling that knot in our stomachs as we gear up for a difficult conversation. Whether it’s confronting a colleague who keeps dropping the ball on shared projects or discussing a well-deserved pay raise with a difficult manager, tough talks at work can be daunting and scary.

But here's the reality: you can’t avoid conflict at work forever. The good news? With the right strategies, you can handle these difficult conversations in a way that leads to resolution rather than escalating into further conflict.

This week, we welcome Pinky Ghadiali to share her perspective on ways to resolve different types of conflict at work, empowering you to lean into tough talks with confidence.

This National Fertility Awareness Week, we welcome Anita Guru, Business Development Manager at Fertility Network UK, to share the importance of raising awareness of fertility in the workplace, why a fertility policy is essential for employers to have in place, and why nurturing a supportive work environment for people going through fertility challenges is key to reducing stress and mental health issues.