September is back. But are people really okay?
September reflections on post-holiday pressure, World Suicide Prevention Day, MHFA training and why functioning is not the same as being okay.
Post-Holiday Blues—or a Workplace You’re Exhausted to Return To?
Post-holiday blues may be temporary—but when the benefit of annual leave disappears within days, leaders must examine the workplace people are returning to.
When the World Keeps Moving and You Feel Left Behind
Why being fed, led and loved still matters in a rapidly changing world A note before reading: This article discusses suicide, unemployment and emotional distress. If you are struggling or feel unable to keep yourself safe, support is available at the end of this article. September has arrived. After a glorious summer of soaring temperatures, […]
FocusMe
A distraction-blocking tool that helps create firmer boundaries around apps, websites and focused working time. Use when willpower is not enough.
Brain.fm
Functional music I use when writing, preparing workshops or creating a calmer environment for focused work. Use when distraction is taking over.
Guided Meditation
A guided meditation to help you pause, breathe and release some of the tension that pressure can leave behind. Use when your body is holding the day.
Sleep and Health Guide
A practical guide explaining how insufficient sleep can affect stress, mental health and overall wellbeing. Understand why rest matters.
Guided Sleep Reset
A guided recording to help you slow down, release the day and prepare for rest. Use when your mind will not stop.
Practical Grounding Toolkit
Simple techniques to interrupt mental overload and bring your attention back to the present. Use when everything feels too much.
When the Noise Becomes Too Loud: Remembering the Person Behind the Headlines
Over recent weeks, there has been considerable media attention surrounding Professor Jason Arday, the academic who resigned from the University of Cambridge following allegations of plagiarism and questions about aspects of his career. Plagiarism is serious. Perhaps we should call it what it is: academic cheating. It is not the same as what some of […]
The Building Is Not the Support
A practical August reflection on community mental health support, workplace pressure, and what happens when someone finally asks for help.
Mental Health Support in Banks and Libraries: A Lifeline, or a Headline Waiting for a Delivery Plan?
Mental health support in banks and libraries could be a genuine step forward. The announcement that walk-in mental health support centres could open in libraries, former banks and high street locations is, on the face of it, welcome news. According to reports this week, the Government is planning 100 new community mental health centres and […]
It’s hot out there. And not just the weather.
Hot weather, World Cup pressure and workplace wellbeing — July reflections on recovery, mental health, MHFA training and responding well.
How hot weather affects workplace wellbeing, stress, productivity and leadership in the UK
One spell of unusually hot weather. Hot weather workplace wellbeing is not just about comfort. One spell of unusually hot weather. That’s all it takes. Amber weather alerts. Train delays and cancellations. Schools are reviewing whether they can stay open. Employers are wondering why productivity has dipped. Hospitals facing staffing pressures. I experienced it myself […]
Why Do Men Still Leave It Too Late To Ask For Help?
Quick Answer: Why Do Men Leave It Too Late To Ask For Help? Many men delay asking for help because of stigma, embarrassment, fear of bad news, work pressure, cultural expectations and the belief that they should cope on their own. In the workplace, this can show up as irritability, withdrawal, overworking, poor sleep, increased […]