Category: Wellbeing
Thinking Of Moving Abroad, Here’s How You Can Give Back A Little
Do you ever feel like you want to give something back to the world that has provided you with so much? If you have moved to another country and you have wanted to own citizenship, it is most likely because you are in a place that you love and you want to give back somehow.…
British workers burning out through lack of holiday
The average British worker has not taken any leave from work for more than TWO months - and has shelved NINE days off they had planned to take because of the lockdown. Of the 2,000 workers polled, more than half said they had 'completely written off’ 2020 when it comes to taking holidays from work.…
6 in 10 Brits can’t afford to go green, claims survey
Millions of Brits CAN'T go green - because they can't afford it. That's according to a study of 2,000 adults which found 59 per cent don't feel they can make any eco-friendly changes to their current lifestyle, because their bank balance won't allow it. The average person has just £159 disposable income per month, but…
Bedroom Tips for More Comfortable Sleeping
The bedroom should be the favorite room for anyone in their house. What is there not to love about the place where we all let loose, and where we are in our most relaxed yet quite vulnerable state? Bedrooms should be in the most relaxing setting for you to have quality and quantity sleep. When…
Half of population struggling with sleep during lockdown
More than half the UK population has struggled with sleep during the lockdown, a survey suggests. King's College London researchers said sleep problems were more common in people facing financial hardship, while two in five reported having more vivid dreams than usual. Some people have slept for longer than usual during lockdown, but without feeling…
Pets help stressed homeworkers during pandemic, claims survey
Britain’s pets have become crucial colleagues for owners as they work from home by boosting morale and motivation and reducing stress and anxiety, research has revealed.Cats and dogs might spend their day snoring on the sofa, asking for walks and demanding treats while not offering to do a drink round of their own, but they…
1 in 4 home workers doing job from bed
A quarter of home workers — more than four million employees — are doing their job from bed or in their nightwear, and 40% have worked from the sofa Two thirds of workers say they are just as productive or even more so, but nearly half find it hard to juggle working with home-schooling their…
Students unsure about university because of pandemic
UK students are changing their education plans due to uncertainty around the current pandemic – with more than a third wondering if it is worth going to university at all. A study of 1,000 college and sixth-form pupils found concerns around finances, family and their future in general have led to four in 10 changing…
Fancy Something New After Lockdown? Here’s Some Great Ideas
Photo by Jill Wellington from Pexels COVID-19 has put the world in lockdown. Many of us have had to stay at home, and we aren’t able to work or do our favourite things. This has resulted in a lot of people taking up a new form of exercise - don’t try to buy a bicycle…
Stressed home workers struggling with mental health
Stressed home workers are struggling to switch off during COVID-19 lockdown and it’s impacting their mental health, according to the findings of a new study by cloud communications platform provider, 8x8. Almost half (42%) feel more stressed and overwhelmed than when in the office, blaming too many apps, a blurring of the lines between work…
