Take 5 Minutes And Transform Your Day

The expression “take 5” originated in the world of jazz music in the 40’s and 50’s. It refers to the practice of taking a five-minute break during a rehearsal or recording session. Musicians would step away from their instruments, take a break, and then return refreshed and ready to continue playing. It’s as relevant today…

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Beyond Resolutions: Sustain Your New Year Momentum In February

February can be a tough month. It’s still cold and dark. New Year resolutions tend to slip around now. Those good intentions at the start of the month have lost momentum. All those shiny new gym memberships have lost their gloss and according to surveys and fitness app data, many have given up as quickly…

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It’s The Little Things …

Sometimes it’s the little things in life that make us happy. Not the big dramatic gestures or expensive possessions but simple pleasures that are either free or don’t cost a lot. Here are just a few ways to notice the little things and take small actions that make a bigger difference.   5 ways to…

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5 reasons to bring a little nature into your life

Research has shown that taking time to get out into nature, stopping to smell the roses and growing your own vegetables, provides a positive boost to your mental and physical well-being. The sights and sounds of nature can calm you down, help you relax, lower your stress levels and boost mood-enhancing serotonin and endorphins. We…

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Manage your workload to reduce stress

Manage your workload to reduce stress

Stress is what happens when you react to a situation, pressure or demands. With more and more demands on our time and the pressures of modern living we’re all likely to suffer from it at some point in our lives. Almost 23 days a year are lost in each stress-related incident. Over 9.9 million days a…

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How To Stay Productive In A Heatwave

How to stay productive in a heatwave

We’re having a heatwave! As temperatures hit 40C for the first time in the UK and with a red warning in place, people are wondering how to stay productive in a heatwave! It might just be a couple of days this time but it’s likely to become a more regular occurrence. As well as all…

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Look after your mental health and wellbeing

look after your mental health

Your mental health is as important as your physical health. Take steps to look after it in the same you exercise for your physical health. Increased stress affects our mental health and impacts on work and lost productivity. It costs businesses billions and accounts for 35% of work related sickness. Major life events like death,…

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Give yourself a health check

give yourself a health check

A regular health check helps to identify problems before they become more serious. Your health is important and, aside from underlying conditions or genetic factors, there’s always something you can do to improve your health. Having just passed a significant birthday, there are certain age-related things that start landing on the doormat or dropping in…

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