At this time of the year for most schools, there is a lot of focus on helping students prepare for their end of year exams. As the headteacher, you will also be aware of how the wellbeing of your staff plays a crucial part in a successful outcome for all concerned. The challenges of the …
What is reflexology? This ancient art dates back thousands of years. It was first practised by the Indian, Chinese and Egyptian peoples. Reflexology works on the principle that all organs and glands of the body are represented by reflex points on the feet, hands, ears and face. By applying pressure to these points your body …
A rise in stress and anxiety can impact your professional and personal life. That stress affects you physically as well as mentally and emotionally. Most of you will have experienced tension in your shoulders, back, hands, and feet at some point. How does that make you feel? When your body reacts to stress and anxiety …
A few years ago I worked with a company delivering on-site chair massages. Workplace wellness was important to them and it included hiring a therapist for a day once a month. All employees were booked in for a 20-minute session which took place in a meeting room that was reserved for the day. It was …
In the UK many organisations (large and small) included a health insurance plan as part of employees’ benefits package. These plans usually include dental health, opticians, health screening, hospital in-patient visits, chiropractors etc. Most of these treatments support physical conditions that if untreated may result in absenteeism. Over the last five years or so there …
When we are feeling under the weather it could be due to a physical illness. It could also be a sign that we are stressed. If you think it’s the latter, you may need some help to reduce and manage your stress levels. A trip to the GP may have resulted in having a course …
When choosing a reflexologist to work with we would all like to know that we are in the hands of a professional, caring therapist who is knowledgeable in their field. With all the therapists out there how do you find the right one for you? When looking for therapy the first question you should ask …
When you’re feeling guilty, feelings of stress or anxiety may not be too far behind. Stress can manifest in you in many different ways. From waking at night and not being able to fall asleep again, skin irritations to an upset stomach. It’s different for everyone. If you’re a people pleaser, do you sometimes find …
For most people, our self-talk (the voice inside our head) usually has negative undertones. I’m too short, I’m too fat, I’m unfit, I can’t do that, I haven’t got a good memory are the ones that spring to mind for me and I’m sure they are (or something similar) the same for other people too. …
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all in one way or another. Feelings of anxiety, isolation, depression and loss have all been prevalent over the last 12 months. The number of situations that wouldn’t normally cause you to feel stressed may have escalated during the lockdown and some signs that you are stressed may have …
We all get tired from time to time and need more energy. Strong coffee or an energy drink will quickly boost your energy levels but in the long term, something more sustainable (and healthier) is needed. I regularly recommend simple, quick energy-boosting activities to my clients. One initially sceptical client tried a suggestion and was …
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