Join Calmer & wellness experts for our November Mindfulness event exploring ways we can look after our wellbeing as we head into the winter.

Full event schedule:

17:00: Welcome and Mindfulness exercise led by Tania Diggory

17:10: Grow through the seasons and prevent burnout, with Devorah Brous

17:30: Emotional intelligence tools, with Tania Diggory

17:50: Be Kind Movement presentation and interview, with Premila Puri

18:20: Intentions exercise led by Tania Diggory

18:30: Event ends

Alongside learning a range of empowering outcomes to support your mental health, we'll be raising funds to support Be Kind Movement's Kindness in Schools programme, teaching young children emotional intelligence and resilience skills. As always, our Monthly Mindfulness events are free to attend, however if you choose to donate to this wonderful cause, you or your organisation will be entered into an exciting prize draw!

For individuals who donate between £5-10, the prizes include:

• Free access to Calmer's Self-Kindness Ecourse: www.thisiscalmer.com/mindfulness-guides-and-ecourses

• A free copy of Calmer's Working from Home Guide plus Calmer Calendar Worksheet: https://www.thisiscalmer.com/wfh-guide

• Access to an exclusive screening of Be Kind Movement's short film "ITSY"

For businesses who donate £50, the prizes include:

• A 1-hour mental health webinar for your organisation, courtesy of Calmer

• Marketing for your business in December across Calmer and Be Kind Movements social channels

• Access to an exclusive screening of Be Kind Movement's short film "ITSY" for your organisation

To kickstart the fundraising, Calmer will be donating £100 as a brand and we encourage you to donate whatever you are able to at this time! Find out more about the wonderful Be Kind Movement and all their inspiring initiatives here: www.bekindmovement.co.uk.

We hope you will be joining us for this special event!

Contact us at valerie@thisiscalmer.com to inform the Calmer team of any accessibility needs.

According to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), in 2019/2020, stress, depression, and anxiety accounted for 51% of all work-related ill-health cases, and 55% of all working days lost were due to work-related ill-health.

A different study by the National Institute of Mental Health showed that 72% of entrepreneurs are either directly or indirectly affected by mental health issues compared to just 48% of non-entrepreneurs: 49% of entrepreneurs deal with mental health issues directly, while only 32% of others experienced them.

So what shall we do? And what can entrepreneurs do to improve their mental wellbeing?

Join Gramersi and Calmer for a workshop via Zoom on Wednesday 17th November 2021, and learn:

• What good and poor mental health looks like, including common signs and symptoms,

• Practical strategies to manage stress and nurture good mental health,

• How to maintain a balanced lifestyle.

To mark World Mental Health Day, join a range of experts for a special event exploring the link between burnout culture and resignation.

About this event

The pandemic has brought about so much change in our everyday lives, and the way many of us work has irreversibly changed as a result. From new working environments to flexible working hours, people around the globe have had to adapt their routine over the last 18 months. But how has this affected the way we value our jobs?

According to a recent study by Personio, 38% of employees in the UK and Ireland plan to quit their jobs within the next six months to a year, and it’s predicted that this is due to lockdown forcing a change in our values and priorities. This shift in behaviour has been dubbed The Great Resignation.

With businesses facing a costly talent exodus, it’s important to consider that unhappiness, job dissatisfaction and even burnout may be a contributing factor. Our event will explore these insights and highlight what we can do to not only manage burnout but also to prevent it – from an individual and business perspective.

To mark World Mental Health Day 2021, Calmer's founder Tania Diggory will host a special panel discussion alongside Journalist Maria Cohut, Business Coach Tomorr Kokona, and HR Consultant Emma Harvey. We will explore:

· Has burnout culture led to The Great Resignation?

· How to navigate burnout

· How can you prevent The Great Resignation in your company?

· Ways to realign towards your true purpose

Contact us at valerie@thisiscalmer.com to inform the Calmer team of any accessibility needs.

Join experts at Calmer for a Mindfulness workshop exploring how to take care of your wellbeing while transitioning back to the workplace.

About this event

With the month of September comes that ‘back to school’ feeling, no matter what stage of life you are at. This year, with an increase in employees and business teams returning to the office, it seems the sense of getting 'back to normal' is even more heightened. If you are feeling this way, then you are not alone.

At Calmer, we want to bring a sense of ease to this time of year and to the idea of returning to normal, particuarly after the challenging year we've all experienced. For those transitioning back to the office environment, this event will provide you with helpful tips and empowering insights on how to navigate any feelings of stress, fear or overwhelm as you ease yourself back into a new working routine.

We understand that transitioning back to the workplace will look different for all employees and business teams, and prioritising your mental health and wellbeing during this change is key to nurturing a sense of overall happiness, productivity and feeling connected as a team. Rather than feeling daunted and unsure, this event will highlight the ways you can prepare yourself for the "new normal" and embrace this significant change in your routine with your wellbeing in mind.

So, join us for this interactive Mindfulness workshop where Calmer experts will share evidence-based research and insights on transitioning back to the office post Covid-19, and offer practical techniques and resources to support your self-care. We will also highlight how business leaders can best support their employees, as well as guide you through tips to prevent burnout during this ever-changing time.

This session is available to everyone and we encourage entrepreneurs, freelancers, staff members as well as managers and senior leaders in business teams to join.

Contact us at valerie@thisiscalmer.com to inform the Calmer team of any accessibility needs.

A FREE networking event to help you connect with other small businesses in Kingston, build relationships and grow your business.

What to expect:

Lots of connections, good conversations and fun! Here are the key segments in this 90-min power networking event:

Your host is FSB member and local business owner Celia Rizothanasi, your Kingston & Richmond Lead. Celia is the Queen Bee of LinkedIn, a marketing communications strategist and personal branding specialist. As a Chartered Marketer and marketing mentor, Celia helps small businesses in professional services cut through the noise and focus on the marketing activities that get results.

• Optional pre-event networking – doors open at 11:45am

• Start at 12pm sharp

• Important updates

• Speaker session – valuable learning to help you grow your business

• Networking in small groups

• Finish by 13:15pm

Join the Calmer team for a lunchtime Mindfulness workshop exploring how to prioritise self-care in uncertain times.

The term self-care has become somewhat a buzzword in the wellness industry. At Calmer, we want to shine a light on it’s true value and meaning, providing accessible techniques for individuals, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business teams alike to improve and enhance their everyday mental health.

Prioritising self-care has many benefits, from boosting your mental health to improving your relationships at work and in your personal life. Rather than thinking of self-care as a selfish act, we want to show you how, in truth, it is a selfless act - this event will introduce the idea that investing in small acts of self-care can enhance many aspects of our lives.

Join us for this interactive workshop and hear from Calmer experts as they discuss what self-care is, the benefits of investing in self-care, and explore how to tap into a range of self-care exercises during challenging times.

In this expert-led workshop, we will explore the idea that self-care takes many forms throughout different stages in our lives, giving you the tools to introduce self-care whenever you need it, whatever your circumstances. The Calmer team will take participants through an informative and practical workshop, ultimately helping you to identify and create a self-care plan that works for you.

This session is open to entrepreneurs, freelancers and all staff, managers, and senior leaders in business teams.

Contact us at valerie@thisiscalmer.com to inform the Calmer team of any accessibility needs.

Join the Calmer team in this interactive lunchtime workshop centred around improving your work/life alignment. At Calmer, we like to refer to work/life balance as work/life alignment. This term is an updated version of work/life balance, which many mental health experts and organisations are pioneering to recognise the increasingly indistinguishable nature of work and life.

In this day and age, the phrase "work/life balance" could imply that you have work on one hand and the rest of your life on the other - which may, in essence, not sound that balanced. Instead, alignment instead recognises how times have changed, particularly due to technology and the pandemic, and how so many aspects of our lives now align, blend and mesh together. We want to help you to find your own sense of balance in life.

Join us for an expert-led workshop to discover a work/life alignment that suits you. During the event, we’ll explore what simple, actionable steps you can take to nurture balance in your life, ensuring you preserve your energy for your work, relationships, leisure time, mental and physical health, and everything else you value in your life.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from Calmer practitioners as well as engage in expert-led exercises, to help enhance your own work/life alignment. We will share practises for reflecting on your existing work commitments and identifying your priorities in life. We will discuss practical actionable steps you can implement straight away, as well as Mindfulness and breathwork techniques that aim to reduce stress, prevent burnout and nurture your mental resilience, allowing for a greater sense of ease in your days.

This session is open to entrepreneurs, freelancers and all staff, managers and senior leaders in business teams. 

Book your place here.

Contact us at valerie@thisiscalmer.com to inform the Calmer team of any accessibility needs.

Join the Calmer experts for a lunchtime workshop sharing practical tips on how to find mindful moments & practise wellness at work.

Whether you are working from home, in an office or are on-the-go, making time for wellness can be challenging due to various competing demands on our time. Our wellbeing often takes a backseat when it comes to our professional lives, which in turn, can mean we are not working as productively and with as much fulfilment. 

Join the Calmer team in this interactive lunchtime workshop and explore a few different, evidence-based ways you can quickly and simply practise wellness at work. You will be guided through breathing patterns designed to calm the nervous system, as well as mindful movement you can do in your work clothes.

We will also share tips on how to sprinkle in mindful moments into your working environment, so you can immediately embed a culture that centres wellbeing in the workplace. 

Remember, you needn’t be an expert in meditation to engage in simple breathing exercises or mindful movement! However you choose to practise wellness, as long as you’re making it a priority to check in with yourself and others around you, you’ll feel multiple benefits in no time.

This session is open to freelancers, entrepreneurs and all staff/managers in business teams. 

Contact us at valerie@thisiscalmer.com to inform the Calmer team of any accessibility needs.

Join us for a morning workshop on how to prevent burnout and nurture your mental health and resilience.

Burnout is the result of long-term, unresolved stress. It can affect performance, productivity, and for some of us, even put our business at risk. 

We need to stop glamourising overworking ourselves, losing sleep, not eating properly , and staring at our laptop screen into the early hours of the morning.

We know that with the right support you are more likely to succeed in your business and in life. So as part of #mentalhealthweek we’ve partnered with Tania Diggory, founder of This is Calmer for a workshop on how to prevent burnout and reignite your potential. 

What will you learn?

• Explore an overview of what good and poor mental health looks like, including common signs and symptoms

• Understand the difference between stress and burnout, and how to prevent it from escalating

• Learn practical techniques for nurturing good mental health and resilience

Who is this for?

Anyone looking to:

• Improve their mental health

• Learn practical ways to nurture good mental health and resilience

• Learn ways to strive for success without burning out

What will you leave with?

A clear understanding of how to avoid burnout as well as practical tips and tools you can start implementing immediately to feel calmer and more resilient.

Join Calmer & special guest Maria Hicks this Mental Health Awareness Week to reconnect to your true nature and minimise the critic within.

In support of our community this Mental Health Awareness Week (May 10-16, 2021), the Calmer team invites you to a special edition of their monthly mindfulness workshops on the theme of reconnecting to your true nature and turning down the volume of your inner critic.

Following a grounding nature-inspired guided mindfulness exercise in honour of this MHA week’s theme, special guest Maria Hicks - an NLP Practitioner, Coach and founder of Start Again Coaching - will help you understand more about how negative thinking patterns hold you back from your true potential, as well as practical steps you can take to silence your inner critic.

During the session, you will:

Learn to understand the relationship between self-talk and your mental state

Explore ways to reframe your thinking into a more positive framework

Receive an unusual gift

Participants will leave feeling more confident about how to minimise negative self-talk and make more empowered choices about one’s mindset. You will also have a greater understanding of how your unconscious mind can be affected by your thoughts and outlook.

This interactive discussion will follow with a live Q&A, so do come along with any questions you have.

Contact us at valerie@thisiscalmer.com to inform us of any accessibility needs prior to the event.

Calmer & The Turmeric Co. lead a special event on the importance of, & connection between, mental health, nutrition & physical wellbeing.

In support of National Nutrition Month (March) and Stress Awareness Month (April) this year, the inspirational founders of Calmer and The Turmeric Co. are coming together to lead a special event on the importance of, and connection between, mental health, nutrition and physical wellbeing.

The purpose of this event is to help you understand how to better support your overall health and wellbeing, and ultimately achieving greater balance in your life.

The event will cover:

- The scientific connection between your mental health, physical health and nutrition

- Practical steps you can take to embed healthy daily habits that empower you to feel more connected to your purpose, improve your focus and boost your performance

- Tips on how to "Personalise your plate" in alignment with National Nutrition Month, and how to regain "Connectivity, Certainty and Control" in alignment with Stress Awareness Month

Hosts Tania Diggory (Entrepreneur, Author and Founder of Calmer) and Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu (Professional Sportsman and Founder of The Turmeric Co.) will blend their expertise on mental wellbeing and the power of natural foods to support physical health in a unique conversation that draws from their lived experiences, as well as founding businesses that empower people to proactively look after their whole health in their everyday lives.

This interactive discussion will follow with a live Q&A, so come along with any questions you have.

Join the team at Calmer in a Spring-inspired Mindfulness workshop about moving into a season of growth with purpose.

Spring is typically associated as a time of new beginnings – a time to reawaken from the quiet of winter, to shed the shadows past, and to plant seeds of growth and change. In this two-part special online workshop hosted by Calmer, you will first be given a supported space to reflect and let go of past challenges, before moving onto setting heart-centred intentions to help guide you to step into Spring with a renewed sense of purpose.

The workshop will include a blend of facilitated questions and journaling prompts, opportunities to connect with other participants in small group breakout rooms and in wider discussion, and a collective experience of mindful meditation.

You will leave feeling lighter and in greater balance, having reflected on the past – its difficulties as well as the lessons learnt and moments of joy and achievement – and set an empowered vision for the new season ahead, giving yourself a tailored road-map to live and act in alignment with your deepest intentions.

Contact us at community@thisiscalmer.com to inform Calmer of any accessibility needs.

Join the team at Calmer in a special workshop dedicated to understanding the true power of human social connection.

Even before the physical restrictions put in place due to pandemic, loneliness has been on the rise in modern societies, with the UK government creating the world’s first Minister for Loneliness to tackle the issue back in 2018. As we spend more and more time consuming content in virtual environments in isolation, it’s easy to forget that we humans are not made to live – let alone thrive – alone.

In this special online workshop hosted by Calmer, you will be given a supported space to engage with others in a meaningful way through prompted questions and interactive activities, as well as share in a collective experience of accessible movement and mindful meditation.

Studies have shown that people who feel more connected to others have lower levels of anxiety and depression, elevated self-esteem, greater empathy for others, and are more trusting and cooperative towards others.

After being in community with the other session participants, you will leave inspired to dedicate more time and energy towards maintaining your social connections beyond the workshop circle, elevating not only your wellbeing but the wellbeing of all those you interact with.

Contact us at community@thisiscalmer.com to inform Calmer of any accessibility needs.

Join Calmer wellbeing experts and other guests for a free, lunchtime event on Monday 7th December between 12-1pm, with a series of workshops and exercises including meditation, mindfulness and audio journaling.

With the New Year right around the corner, and ever-changing restrictions lifting across the UK, this is a valuable time to pause, reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead. Join us for an hour-long event where we will be discussing ways to nurture good mental health during challenging times, giving you practical easy tips and exercises to encourage you to take regular breaks, and look after your wellbeing.

This free event includes:

• Meditation led by Tania Diggory

• Mindfulness activity led by Valerie Teh

• Audio journaling workshop with Journify

The session will culminate in breakout sessions for participants to crystallise their intentions for the next year, and put the activities they’ve learned into practice.

Organised by Calmer and PsychReg

Join this one-day festival of positive mental health talks, presentations and workshops, and identify how to nurture your mental health and wellbeing, thrive in your work, and all aspects of your life. Taking place on the eve of World Mental Health Day, the Good Mental Health festival is designed to improve the way people think and feel about mental health.

There is still a strong need to release the stigma attached to mental health, placing more emphasis on the positive side as well as what it means for our mental health to fluctuate. Featuring world-renowned leaders in the field of mental health, business development, psychology and the creative industries, this event empowers us all to start talking more about nurturing our mental health, building our mental resilience and bringing balance to our lives.

Join us for our Summer webinar, where our Founder Tania Diggory will be interviewing the incredibly talented Andy Dunn, Founder of  Creators Club.

During these uncertain times in the business world, creative thinking outside the box, stepping out of our comfort zone and problem solving is important now more than ever. Having worked internationally with a range of reputable brands and training industry leaders, Andy will explore the different measures of creativity, how to "timebox" your creativity and will be sharing his tried-and-tested strategies on how to apply these principles to inspiring your best work.

Join us for a virtual screening of ITSY, created by our charity partner, Be Kind Movement.

Screened at 19 film festivals globally and winner of six film awards, the screening will be followed by an inspiring discussion with Be Kind Founder, ITSY producer and co-director Premila Puri and Calmer Founder and Director, Tania Diggory.

The goal of this event is to raise awareness of the powerful impact of kindness and to raise funds for this incredible charity, which will help enable them to deliver their Kindness in School Programme, in primary and secondary schools.

Our Founder, Tania Diggory, will be delivering a special webinar for the Lockdown Learning series, to help self-employed and micro business owners learn how to prioritise their mental health in business.

We are all capable of nurturing good mental health. It is a skill to nurture and like many other mental wellbeing practices, it takes time to build through proactive training, rather than simply experience. This webinar will provide you with knowledge and practical techniques on how to build and maintain your mental resilience in business. You will learn how to:

- Understand common symptoms of stress, burnout and anxiety

- Navigate common challenges in business with a mindful approach

- Feel empowered to make time for your mental health and wellbeing on a daily basis

Includes Q&A.

Location: Online Conference

Our founder, Tania Diggory, will feature as a panelist at the RE-DEFINED Online Conference.

Designed to celebrate the success and resilience of female leaders and women in business, delegates will learn how to improve and grow their business during these times of change, where the way we actually do business has been redefined.

Book your place and get a special discount with this code:  REDEFINEDSPECIAL20

Calmer Hour interview led by Tania Diggory, featuring Dan Keeley, Founder of #AREWEKOKUK
Friday 22nd May at 12pm-1.30pm, plus audience Q&A

Join us for a Calmer Hour special with Dan Keeley, Thought Leader, Mental Health Activist, and Founder & Mission Director at #AREWEOKUK.

In 2017, after a 5 year battle with bipolar disorder and coming close to taking his own life, Dan ran 1250 miles from the Colosseum in Rome back to the London Eye (solo & self-supported) to share his story on a national scale. Through this he raised over £15,000 for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and empowering thousands of others to speak up when they’re suffering.

Now Dan is recognised not only as an award-winning mental health activist, but a thought leader & keynote speaker who changes lives for the better on a daily basis – whether in collaboration with other social entrepreneurs or his own personal projects. Dan is also the Founder & Mission Director of #AREWEOKUK: The social enterprise on a mission to empower the UK to speak up when we’re suffering so that together we can show future generations how it’s done.

Register your spot for free to learn about Dan’s incredibly inspiring story, and join his mission to bring the UK together to talk about what really matters most. Includes Q&A for attendees.

Dennis Relojo-Howell, Founder of PsychReg, interviews Tania Diggory on the topic of Well-being in the Workplace.

While this event has now passed, a video recording is available to watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPPMmsFEPUk

While this event has now passed, a video recording is available to watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYvCS8xHTkI

Here is what was covered in Taking Your Business Virtual:

• A wellbeing talk from Tania Diggory from Calmer

• Startup case study section with Paul Armstrong from Buzzbar

• Q&A section with Nevada Sanchez from Butterfly Network

Dan Keeley, Founder and Mission Director at #AREWEKOKUK, interviews Tania Diggory on Facebook Live.

You can rewatch this interview here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=210788507022267&ref=watch_permalink

While this event has passed, a video recording of this event is available to watch here:  https://vimeo.com/398902519/7c96950f55

Imagine an evening filled with brilliant speakers, thought-provoking concepts and mind-blowing conversation. 

SpeakerX is a unique gathering of innovators and business founders who are on stage to share their insights, ideas, and content in regards to different aspects of business and wellbeing. Throughout the evening speakers will each deliver Ted-style talks.

This month the theme is Mental Health in Business

Over the past decade, we have hosted a range of different business owners and leaders in their field, each bringing their own unique approach and expertise.   

The individuals who will be speaking this month have been chosen because of their ability, expertise and credible content which is going to be shared through the evening.

Speakers

• Jenetta Barry

• Jo Farmer

• Julia Paulette Hollenbery

• Marjolein Dutry

• Natalie Shaul

• Tania Diggory

We're joining in with Women of the World Festival (WOW)'s 10th anniversary, tackling subjects that matter most to women and girls across the world.

As well as sharing our info and products, we'll be running free 10 minute 1-2-1 taster sessions throughout the day, offering Calmer Workplace strategy guidance, and Mindfulness exercises. These will be delivered on a first come, first served basis.

You can come along to the marketplace for free, and book onto paid talks and workshops throughout the day - booking info here: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/festivals-series/women-of-the-world

We look forward to seeing you there!

This workshop will help you to understand how the intersection of your mental, emotional and physical health collectively play a vital role in your overall wellbeing, and how to recognise the onset of burnout and prevent it from escalating. You will leave the workshop will the tools to help you foster better awareness and practices of good mental wellbeing through Mindfulness, so you can thrive in your work and in life.

Are you an entrepreneur, freelancer or do you work as part of a busy startup? Join us on National Stress Awareness Day to experience a taster of the Calmer Community and take away techniques on stress management at work.

We will be featuring:

- An interview with Founder and Editor of Startups Magazine, Daisy Stapley-Bunten, exploring the essential characteristics of successful businesses

- A live experience of the Calmer Community membership, presenting a series of interactive Mindfulness practices to support you in your working life, from meditation to mindful movement to Calmer Contemplations, and more.

- On the night, the Calmer Team will be sharing an exclusive offer for participants to join the Calmer Community.

To commemorate International Day of the Girl Child 2019, sustainable coworking space Arbor-etum is hosting the Female Entrepreneur Forum to gather together, celebrate and collaborate!

This event will feature a lead talk from Tania Diggory, Founder of Calmer, and a panel of female entrepreneurs.

The Female Entrepreneur Forum will provide an opportunity to:

• Network with like-minded entrepreneurs

• Discuss challenges and successes

• Identify ways to support one another

• Establish a group to meet quarterly

To book your free tickets, please email the Arbor-etum Team: roots@arbor-etum.com

In partnership with General Assembly, Calmer will be putting on a free Wellness in the Workplace event, led by Calmer’s Founder, Tania Diggory.

This talk will help you to understand how the intersection of your mental, emotional and physical health collectively play a vital role in your overall wellbeing, how to recognise the onset of burnout and prevent it from escalating, and how you can foster better awareness and practices of good mental wellbeing for you and your team, to ensure ongoing success.

The Calmer Team is pleased to announce the launch of our very own membership platform! The Calmer Community will be launching on July 1st, enabling you to to nurture your mental health and wellbeing in work and in life at anytime.