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Become a better estimator of time

In order to become more efficient at managing time and planning your time it is crucial to get better at estimating the amount of time things will take. Like any form of exercise the more you practise this, the easier it will become so try and make a time management exercise part of your regular […]

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Myths about time management

Time management is an important stress-management technique and is crucial in today’s always-on world. We often here lots of reasons why people don’t feel that they need to improve their time management skills so we thought we would address some of these here! Do you recognise any of them?   Time management myths   MYTH: […]

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The 80/20 time management technique

  Time management is an important stress-management technique. If you fail to master your time, you will get overwhelmed , stressed and your productivity and efficiency diminish. Time management helps you to reduce long-term stress by giving you direction when you have too much to do. It also puts you in control of where you […]

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World Mental Health Day 2018 – Young people and mental health in a changing world

Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year? It has been reported that in England alone 1 in 6 experience a common mental health problem, for example depression or anxiety, in any given week. Even more worryingly, around 1 in 10 children and […]

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6 Reasons you’ll benefit from a social media detox

  Did you know that on average a person checks their phone 150 times a day? We can be sat at the family dinner table and rather than conversing together, our heads are slumped and our concentration is given to the filter on our latest Instagram post; falling into the false reality of the social media […]

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How to make the most of your weekend

After a hard week at work the last thing on most of our minds is being productive at the weekend; but maybe the problem is that we’re confusing being busy with being productive. Making the most of your time at the weekend doesn’t mean that you have to be constantly busy and partaking in activities. […]

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Productivity tips for staying on your ‘A’ game at work

“Productivity is never an accident it’s the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort” – Paul Meyer. Does it ever get to the end of the work day and you feel it has been a very unproductive day? That you’ve had so much on you’ve struggled to prioritise your time and […]

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The time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted time!

Lack of time is a common stressor for many nowadays, and sadly for many, the motto ‘Time is money’ has been drilled into our brains. When we feel that we do not have enough time to get everything on our bridges done, many of us tend to panic. Due to this, we neglect our own […]

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Facebook detox: Is it worth taking a break?

We are all constantly looking for new ways to de-stress, and as much as we recommend practicing the classic yoga and mindfulness, sometimes more obvious habits can be adopted in order to decrease stress levels. Recently, a study conducted by University of Queensland, concluded that taking a five day break from Facebook, a platform used […]

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How to manage your time effectively

If you are determined to improve your productivity this year, then we recommend that you try to adopt Steven Covey’s ‘Time Management Matrix’ in all aspects of your life. From using it in your everyday life like buying bread at the shop, replying to an email at work or even taking the kids to school, […]

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Rushing around: all day, everyday?

A recent report has unsurprisingly concluded that 58% of us feel that we are constantly rushing around. Rushing around often leaves us all feeling a little bit stressed, and it can even cause some people to become extremely stressed. 1 in 5 of us even admit to speeding once a week because we are running […]

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Are Women More Organised Than Men?

A poll of 2,000 adults by Rescue Remedy found the stereotype of men leaving things to the last minute is in fact true. The study found that men have a last-minute rush before a holiday while women are more organised. Check out our infographic below for the results! Click here to discover more health and wellbeing […]

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Do you struggle with holiday preparation?

How many of you find yourself frantically packing hours before departure? How many of you find that extremely stressful? According to a recent study, people are actually more stressed April to September, where we are immersed in busy weekend plans, family and friends coming over and holidays. But aren’t holidays supposed to be relaxing? Unfortunately, […]

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How can returning to forgotten childhood hobbies help relieve stress?

In our day to day, busy lives, how often do we find ourselves stopping and taking a moment to take it all in and be mindful? I’m guessing, not often. Of course some people will be already on the path to mindfulness, however even I often get caught up in the hustle and bustle. Many […]

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How does music affect your productivity?

Productivity is becoming more and more of a buzzword in the workplace. With employers pushing for higher levels of productivity, employees are always looking for easy and practical way to maximise their efficiency. What if there was something you could do as an employee that requires no effort on your part, but is proven to […]

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Why is time management key?

Do you find yourself overwhelmed with deadlines? Good time management is essential if you are to handle a heavy workload without excessive stress. Time management helps you to reduce long-term stress by giving you direction when you have too much work to do. It puts you in control of where you are going and helps […]

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