Business Tips for Long Working Hours

The office. For many people, it’s the place where the stress of home is replaced by the stress of work (they say a change is as good as a rest!) If you find that you are working longer hours than you’d hoped, there are a few simple ways to look after yourself, right at your desk. From combatting one of the more prevalent so-called ‘office diseases’ to lowering our stress levels, here’s what you can do about the effect that long hours can have on your body.…

Could Workplace Stress Levels be Reduced by The Power of Technology?

Whilst too much time in front of our screens can increase the risk of depression and anxiety, technology can also have positive outcomes on our mental wellbeing too. Many us will be familiar and fond of clever apps like Headspace, Calm and Stop, Breathe & Think which can offer support with a number of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. The biggest cause of stress amongst UK adults is their place of work, as revealed by studies from Perkbox.…

How to Cope with Stress as a Successful Entrepreneur

Starting and running a business, or setting yourself up as a freelancer, are not matters to be taken lightly. They require plenty of hard work, determination, and focus, and if you don’t bring your ‘A Game’ to work every day, you run the risk of letting yourself and your business down. On the other hand, you can become so blinkered by your obsession with work that you leave yourself little time for relaxing, de-stressing, and enjoying the fruits of your labors.…