Keeping a healthy relationship with food over the festive season
After almost 20 years of bulimia, I’m proud of myself for having become a person who has a pretty balanced relationship with food. I’ve learned to listen to what my body needs, eat pretty healthily, and forgive the occasional aberration. I’m a parent who tries hard not to influence my kids towards shame or guilt ...
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Why Individual Purpose is Important | Lessons from Tim Munden
If you haven’t had the opportunity to listen to the full version of our Wellbeing Works webinar then I’d recommend it. But if you’re short on time, then the snippet on purpose is the must-listen. Of all the interesting things that we discussed, this was the biggest lesson for me and it’s something I want ...
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Why your EAP isn’t having the impact it could
You want your people to feel happy, supported, and empowered to thrive at work – but the EAP you put your trust into just isn’t revolutionising employee wellbeing in quite the way you thought it would. So why isn’t it working, and what can you do about it? EAPs help people to handle challenges in ...
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7 Steps to Reignite Employee Motivation
When your people are feeling motivated at work, their productivity levels are healthy and high, they’re more engaged with your business, and their passion for their job can be seen in the quality of their work. On the flip side, a downturn in motivation means your employees are more likely to leave, take time off, ...
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Your wellbeing strategy is broken. Here’s how to fix it
Existing solutions are ill equipped to combat the growing mental health crisis. The old thinking no longer works. BetterSpace has built a new model: hyper personalised, wellbeing on demand. Wellbeing matters. We see colleagues struggle, and recognise wellbeing is a swing factor in attracting and retaining talent. The question is; how do we best support ...
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Tips For Creating A Morning Routine That Works For You
It doesn’t matter who you are; we have all gotten out of bed on the wrong side once or twice. And if you’re anything like me, the first thing you do is grab your phone and then head to the coffee machine for some of that glorious liquid energy – certainly some room for improvement. ...
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How Do You Role Model Self-Care As A Leader?
What is self-care anyway? I’d probably be more likely to say, it’s how I enjoy life and stay well. I have a whole range of habits I’ve learned over the years, everything from the amount of sleep I get; to the food I eat; the exercise I take; the hours I work and the time ...
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How To Attract And Retain The Best People For Your Business
A business lives and dies by its people: attract the right talent, and success is in easy reach; keep hold of your top performers, and you’re winning. But if you’re not up-to-speed on the dealbreakers for a modern day workforce, that can be easier said than done. Once upon a time, a competitive salary and ...
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What is Mindful Eating? What are the benefits?
“Oh my god this salad tastes amazing!! My colleagues turned around, stared at me and answered “Em, it’s just a salad, how can you be so excited about it?” I had only been meditating for 2 or 3 months and food suddenly tasted so much better. Or maybe, I was just more aware about how ...
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How to understand the wellbeing of your workplace
If you’re not sure how your employees are faring when it comes to wellbeing, it’s time to take action. Few things impact morale, productivity or engagement more than the health of your workers, and after the unparalleled pressures of the past year, understanding just how ‘well’ your workforce is has never been more important. But ...
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