mindfulness

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Systems in Managing Stress

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Following on from yesterdays LinkedIn post Stress, let’s look into how and why the network of nerves sends messages to parts of the body. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together, delicately balancing our physiological reactions to external stimuli. These systems, sometimes described as the gas and brake pedals of our body, play a crucial role in maintaining equilibrium … Read more

Are You Interested in Our Next Quantum Thinking, Meditation Mindfulness and NLP Workshop?

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Join us for a transformative two days of exploration and self-discovery at this Quantum Thinking, Mindfulness Meditation & NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Workshop. Led by Mark Dawes with other guest experienced instructors, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to tap into your inner wisdom and enhance your overall well-being. Throughout the day, you’ll learn practical techniques to quiet the mind, cultivate … Read more

Focus Only On The Solution, Not The Problem

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I’ve just been to a sermon delivered by Colin Chambers, who was Nelson Mandela’s Chaplin for eight years when he was imprisoned on Robben Island. His sermon was excellent and one thing he said was that when people are presented with a solution they always say: “Yes, but the problem is ….”. What happens as a result is that they … Read more

Stress and Mental Health Pandemic

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The UK is Experiencing a Deepening Stress and Mental Health and Pandemic – But Is There a Solution?  The Problem The recent covid pandemic, associated lockdown periods of isolation, the impact that has had on employment (people losing their jobs and businesses as companies struggled), plus many other variables, has seen an increase in mental health related issues.  In the … Read more

Stress Costs UK Employers Up To 56 Billion Pounds A Year

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Statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), covering the 2021/22 period, show of the 1.8 million workers suffering from a work-related illness, 914,000 were stress, depression or anxiety and over half of all working days are lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety (17 million).  A recent report by Deloitte estimates that the total annual cost of … Read more