The 30th November every year since 1988 is “National Computer Security Day” (https://nationaltoday.com/national-computer-security-day/) – it is a reminder of a dangers in our digital world. All our minds this year have been on Coronavirus and recently the flu virus. Most of us have probably had the coronavirus and flu vaccinations. Have you given thought to […]
Have a safe festive cyber season – by Peter Gaskin Read More »
Cool, calm, collected and in complete control? When did you last feel like that? When we feel in control our stress levels reduce. Panic, fear and negative behaviour patterns trigger the stress response which weakens our immune system and can quickly slide into depressive thoughts and feelings. Think back over the past twelve months of
How to keep cool, calm, collected and in complete control – by Ruth Fogg Read More »
Stuck? Scared that your creativity may have dried up? Frightened that you’re going to throw your content planning off track? Relax. Here’s what might be going wrong and what you can do to put it right. Pain is nature’s way of telling us something is wrong. OK, writer’s block may be more of a psychological
Why writer’s block could be a good thing – by Amanda Fearn Read More »
In volatile situations, we often want to sit back and watch. Observing before we act makes us feel more confident about whatever decision we end up making. Yet, this delay perpetuates inaction, and waiting around doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll end up making a better decision – or the right decision – if you end up
How to Overcome Risk Aversion and the Downfalls of Inaction – by Mike Chapman Read More »
Lockdown has put busy parents into one of two camps: either we have some have extra time to spend with our family because work has had to slow or come to a stop for whatever reason, or we’re struggling with the juggle of work, home school, childcare and household chores. Some days, feeding the family
Feeding the family during lockdown – by Sarah Alder Read More »
Not just bubble baths! Why everyone needs self care In my work as a well-being and self care expert, and a women’s empowerment coach, my client base is mostly women, aged between 35 and 64. These women are in the thick of it. They’re often in what I call a ‘family sandwich’, between parents who
Why everyone needs self care – by Siobhan Elliot Read More »
During the long months of lockdown this year, I know I’m not the only one who has spent time decluttering at home and in particular my wardrobe, not always for pleasure but because I have had much more time than normal and I’m always a big believer in investing a little bit in my clothes!
How to Breathe Life into your Wardrobe – by Natasha Edge Read More »
This is part 2 of ways that we can make anti-racist action a part of our everyday routines, looking much closer to home to see what changes can be made right here. If you haven’t already, please check out part 1 here. For clarity and emphasis I have underlined key terminology in grey that might
7 Ways to be Actively Anti-Racist (Part 2) – by Michelle O’Higgins Read More »
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May 2020 sparked a resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, injecting new energy into the conversation. Perhaps the biggest shift in attitude has been that it is not enough to not be racist. We must be actively anti racist. Our silence is an act of compliance with
7 Ways to be Actively Anti-Racist (Part 1) – by Michelle O’Higgins Read More »
You are the person everyone can rely on. And you like that. But you are exhausted. You worry how you can fit in that extra work that has been given to you. You worry how you are going to juggle family expectations over the holidays. You worry that you can’t stop worrying! What does it
A givers guide to stress reduction – by Helen Snape Read More »
