If a problem is consuming you it’s probably impacting your mental health in a big way. Here are some simple ways to clear your head, de-stress and alleviate worry.
For most people, journaling sounds like writing a diary, but it can be so much more.
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Are you stuck in a job that’s so stressful and unrewarding it is starting to leave you frustrated and disengaged? Do you sit at your desk and wish the day away? These are some of the early signs of burnout - here’s whats causing it.
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Covid-19 has triggered a mass social experiment into working from home. Almost overnight, half of Americans and 40% of Europeans ditched offices for kitchen tables, colleagues for family members. The legacy of this unprecedented shift is likely to be profound and permanent. But what of its impact on work related burnout?
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Slow living is a ‘trend’ which has been growing in popularity across the world. The movement is based upon the SLOW food acronym (Sustainable, Organic, Local and Whole), yet it has evolved into a way of life. Here’s a breakdown of its key principles.
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Stress occurs all the time within our day-to-day lives. If left unchecked, it can seriously affect our mental and physical health. Here are 10 ways you can ease the stress in your life and take back control.
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Burnout is a relatively new term for most people, but two-thirds of full-time employees will experience it at some point in their careers. So what exactly is burnout, what are its symptoms, and what is the difference between burnout, normal stress and depression.
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It's a truth universally acknowledged that a cup of tea solves everything. And it's true also that tea has become rather fashionable in the health industry. But what are the health benefits of tea?
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Every year, thousands of temporary working visas are approved, and expat families from diverse backgrounds embark on new adventures overseas! While career advancements are a reason for a family to celebrate, this also brings new challenges for those accompanying them, as expat wives or trailing spouse.
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We’ve all been in a position where we feel overwhelmed. What’s the best way to deal with those stressful situations (and people) that all require your attention at the same time?
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A practice of gratitude is one of the quickest and easiest but also the most powerful habits to bring into your day, and one of the best ways of forming that habit is to keep a gratitude journal. We discuss four key benefits journaling in this way can bring to your wellbeing.
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We spoke to Instagrammer Virginie Cadieux Chevrier to discuss her approach to the topic of mental health, and find out what inspires her open and honest style online.
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Too often leaders in business think they have to become a robot without feelings, with no need for praise, connection, or downtime. In fact, treating yourself as a human being and recognising your own needs not only serves your own well being, but makes you a better leader.
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Sleep deprivation and burnout tend to go hand in hand - in fact, lacking sleep is one of the leading causes of burnout. But did you know that making small tweaks to your diet can help you manage both? Check out our key foods to help with sleep and burnout.
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Hong Kong is one of the world’s most densely populated metropolitan areas and home to 7.5 million people. Unlike other large urban centres it has managed to keep the spread of COVID-19 under control - recording just 1,200 cases by the end of June 2020.
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Right now, we are living through a crisis which is plaguing the daily lives of millions across the globe, and comes with profound economic and social costs. I am talking of course, about the burnout pandemic.
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Seven days of voicing my feelings into my phone. Seven days of trying to find balance, calm and gratitude in my working and personal life during a global pandemic - here’s what happened in my audio journaling crash course.
One of our favourite social media accounts to follow is Virginie Cadieux Chevrier’s Instagram profile dedicated to normalising mental health and embracing challenging emotions. We sat down with her to discuss her approach to the topic of mental health, and what inspires her open and honest style online.
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In freeing ourselves from a dysregulated nervous system, an important step is learning how to reframe our experiences and manage our triggers, reactions, and baggage. We need to do this so that we are no longer subject to learned ways of behaviour that negatively impact our lives and the relationships we have with others.
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We often perceive our lives as a straight line from start to finish, and with this comes an expectation to consistently achieve more and do better. In fact, embracing natural cycles can be the way forward.