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Why Our Brains Wear Out at the End of the Day
Mental fatigue. Tiredness. Good quality sleep. How do our brains cope with a long, difficult day? Well there's some science to help explain it. The big question is what's going on with cognitive fatigue. If you look at chess players who are exerting a lot of cognitive...
Does stress affect your menopause symptoms?
If you were to pull out a blank piece of paper and list all the factors that drain your energy and/or stress you out over a day or a week, I wonder what would be on that list? From everything which might be over-whelming you in your workplace, to your home environment...
How to Incorporate Gratitude Into Your Workday
Say thank you — to yourself and others — more often At first, gratitude might not seem like an emotion that fits naturally or comfortably into your workday — though it should. On an individual level, gratitude is one of the most leveling qualities available to...
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
And what happens if you miss it? It’s often called the most important meal of the day, but skipping breakfast has become a popular trend in recent years. What’s the deal with our morning meal? Here’s where you can get the facts – and pick up some top breakfast tips...
Sleep apnoea: 4 symptoms and 7 solutions
Wondering About Sleep Apnoea? 4 Symptoms To Recognise: Sleep apnoea can range from a mild nuisance to a severe disorder that can have harmful health effects. Sleep apnoea, also called obstructive sleep apnoea, is a disorder that interrupts normal breathing during...
Energy – arguably the most important health measure
When it comes to health vitality, call it what you want one of the key meaures that we often take for granted it ENERGY. It can be taken for granted because we assume our body will do what it needs to do to provice us with sufficient energy for the demands we place...
How to Protect Your Energy – to maximise your time out
When it comes to recharging we may bneed some extra tools other than just stopping for a rest. I dug out some options to share some the small ways you can protect their energy and mental health during your break. Which of these tips will you try? Make plans with...
10 ways to take care of your mental health at work
Last time I talked about 'success without wellbing' and asked if it was true success. This blog is about giving you the tips you may need to be able to work on for the mental side of things to keep the wellbing high. Here we go in no particular order: Take regular...
Is Success Without Well-Being Really Success?
The Great Resignation is really a Great Re-Evaluation of how we live, how we work and what we need to truly thrive. What people are resigning from is a culture of burnout and a broken definition of success. More and more people have come to see that chasing an idea of...