The journey to mental wellness is a lifelong, fascinating adventure through the intricately connected facets of our beings - mind, body, and soul. It's about discovering that wellness is as much about our thoughts and emotions as it is about our physical and spiritual wellbeing.
This week, guest writer Stacy Bryant explores what mental wellness means, and how holistically nurturing our mind, body, and soul plays a crucial role in achieving a vibrant, balanced life.
As we approach World Mental Health Day on 10th October, an annual event promoted by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), this year's theme has been announced as Mental health is a Universal Human Right.
While most of us know the importance of looking after our mental health, this can become more difficult in working environments where there are often many distractions. In busy offices or other workspaces, prioritising our mental health can take a back seat while we focus on client deadlines, communicating with colleagues, career progression and many other elements. However, despite the distractions, there are things you can do ensure your mental health isn’t declining while you are working.
This comprehensive guide explores the many ways you can do this. Let’s explore why we need to consider our mental health while working and how it can actually benefit our productivity and ultimately, our long-term careers.
The American Psychiatric Association points to a startling reality: unresolved depression in employees results in a 35% reduction in productivity, leading to a loss of $210.5 billion a year in absenteeism, reduced productivity, and medical costs.
How can HR professionals build a resilient workforce in the face of growing mental health challenges? What proactive HR strategies can be employed to not only enhance employee wellbeing, but also impact the company's bottom line positively?
This week, guest writer Rob Press seeks to explore these crucial questions, offering insights into creating a nurturing and supportive work environment where mental health is prioritised.
Feeling nervous is a natural reaction to something that instills a little fear in us - perhaps a big presentation, a pitch opportunity, or a promotion meeting that you set up with your boss.
That being said, feeling nervous can get in the way of performing at our best. It’s why we’re looking into the effects of nervousness in today’s Calmer guide, and the quick and easy ways to calm your mind and body in order to perform well, whatever your upcoming hurdle.
The advent of AI and its various incarnations has questioned the very value of human effort. And yet, the requirement for menial human work has reduced ever since the industrial revolution, you could argue that AI and automation is just another step in the road to total efficiency.
With less menial tasks being thrusted upon us, an opportunity to spend more time being innovative and creative arises. However, being both innovative and creative requires one key ingredient; focus.
It’s almost ironic then that the very technological growth that allows us to do less, also happens to distract us even more. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, our ability to carry out focused work reduces.
This week’s guest post features Aled Nelmes, who shares his insights and five key tips to help the modern worker practise the art of focus.
