6 ways to reduce stress while at home

6 ways to reduce stress while at home

Feeling a bit stuck at home? With the current guidance to stay home and prevent the spread of coronavirus, you may be getting a little bored of the same four walls, or even stressed because of it.

At Calmer, we often provide guidance around adjusting to a new routine for our freelancers and professionals who are trying out working from home. With the change happening nationwide, we’ve put together this guide on how to reduce stress for anyone feeling less than their best self while at home.

How to practise self-reflection

How to practise self-reflection

It is important, both in our professional and personal lives, to take time to self-reflect. Whether you’re coming to the end of the working year, embarking on a new project or career or simply want to take some time out to set yourself some new goals, self-reflection is a great way to kick start things.

If you aren’t sure what self-reflection is, or how it could benefit you, we’re here to help. Below are some tips on getting started.

3 tips for dealing with burnout

3 tips for dealing with burnout

Many busy working individuals can experience burnout, due to feeling overworked and under pressure. Studies consistently show that this is particularly common for entrepreneurs and professionals working within a startup.

In this weeks guest post by blogger Leon Collier, we explore the issue of burnout and three tips on how to prevent burnout from being a feature in your life.

How to streamline your business post-lockdown

How to streamline your business post-lockdown

When it comes to running any business, most of us know how important efficiency and productivity are to success. However, this is often easier said than done when you’re going through a phase of rapid growth or you’re getting back onto your feet after a difficult period.

This week, guest writer Evelyn James takes us through empowering methods we can utilise to support ourselves to streamline your business post-lockdown.

What is workplace bullying and how to deal with it?

What is workplace bullying and how to deal with it?

This week mark’s anti-bullying week in the UK and while we tend to think bullying might take place predominantly at schools and amongst young people, the workplace is also a common environment to experience unfair treatment.

A survey conducted by SME Loans in 2019 found that 23% of British workers had been bullied at work, and a further 12% admitted to struggling to make friends in the workplace. In light of these statistics, it’s important to not only be able to identify what constitutes workplace bullying but also what to do if you’re experiencing it, and how to help others.