Tag: stress
4 tips for burnout prevention and stress-relief in the workplace
Feeling stressed every now and then is perfectly normal, especially with a changing work climate. Research shows a moderate amount of stress can actually make you stronger and better at managing stress in general. The problem is when you have so much to work on that stress becomes hard to manage. In these cases, you’re more likely…
5 ways tech can help reduce stress in the workplace
As 900k workers in the UK reported work-related stress in 2022, managing day-to-day stresses in the workplace is essential for preventing burnout. So, in honour of Stress Awareness Month (April 2022), we've got together with the experts at Ebuyer to share our top tech hacks for stress management in the workplace. From utilizing organizational software…
What Is the Connection Between Trauma and Substance Abuse And How to Deal With It
Are you struggling with trauma and substance abuse? Mental health and addiction are closely linked, so it’s important to understand how trauma can lead to substance use. Knowing the connection between trauma and addiction can help you better understand your own experiences or those of a loved one. You don’t have to suffer in silence…
Brits’ Top 50 ‘daily dramas’ – being stuck in traffic tops the list
The most stressful time of day is 7.23am - with the first drama typically happening by 8.18am, research has found. A study of 2,000 Brits revealed the top 50 everyday stresses, with being stuck in traffic coming top and waking up late also featuring. Individuals experience an average of three dramas a day, with women…
Over half of us ‘never’ or ‘rarely’ get enough sleep, research claims
Research of 2,000 adults found almost half are convinced they slept better during their youth, while only 24 per cent think their sleep has improved as they’ve got older. The research also found 55 per cent of the nation ‘rarely’ or ‘never’ get enough sleep. The survey, commissioned by health and wellness company, dōTERRA, identified…
Small business owners reveal Top 30 things they wish they’d known
Small business owners have revealed the things they wish they'd known before starting out, including the importance of being patient – and being prepared to sacrifice their personal life! Research of 500 UK SME owners also revealed they would have liked to have appreciated how important sales and marketing is, as well as how much paperwork…
Workers experience career burnout aged 32
Workers are most likely to experience career burnout at the age of just 32, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 employed adults found nearly a third have felt like they can’t go on at some point in their career due to being stressed and exhausted. More than half of those put this down…
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…
5 surprising ways to lower your stress levels
A modern person’s life can be very stressful. There are always a number of things that are weighing on our minds that we simply cannot get rid of until we deal with the issues. Unfortunately, some of those issues that cause us so much stress are not 1-day fixes and could take weeks or months…
How to keep calm behind the wheel? Top tips for reducing stress before driving
Stress affects us all at one time or another – whether it’s down to work, home life or a tough situation you’re facing. Stress can affect how we feel physically and emotionally as well as impair our judgement and our reactions, which isn’t good news when we need to concentrate on an important task, like…
