As an anxiety management consultant I see a lot of stress – and I mean a lot! Week upon week I see people who are anxious and depressed and/or taking antidepressants (often for years). Here are 5 tips you can use everyday to help you prevent anxiety 1. Exercise Exercise is an excellent antidote to stress. Just taking a short stroll in the evening will help to boost oxygen levels. Spending time outdoors is one of the best ways to prevent and treat anxiety and stress. 2. Emotions Acknowledge your emotions. If you’re angry, upset or frustrated – allow yourself to feel your emotions. From a young age we’re taught to suppress these natural feelings. Create an internal dialogue to address your emotions – Ask…
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How to find more time for what matters to you- 5 simple tips
On 27th March our clocks go forward and we lose an hour. As if it wasn’t enough that we have so much to juggle in our busy lives – work, family, friends, hobbies, relaxing, getting fit – without losing a precious hour! In my work, I use several techniques to help clear the mind of anxiety and create focus. If you would like to know more feel free to contact me for a chat. Here I share with you just some of the many anxiety management tips I use with my corporate clients, helping top executives to create a healthy work/life balance. 1. Write a To Do list and Prioritise. Look at your list and ask yourself What is the most important? What could be done…
When you look in the mirror, do you like what you see?
When you look in the mirror you see many things… You see your competition You see your harshest critic You see the person who can change your life for the better Is your reflection distorted by what you ‘think‘ you see? Do you like what you see? Do you see a person worthy of having a fulfilled and contented life, a person who is confident and happy? Do you see someone who is worthy of having a great career or getting that longed for promotion? Do you see a person worthy of happiness and success? Do you spend too much time worrying about what others think about you? The fact is you will never know what others think of you – so what a waste of…
7 Benefits of Mindfulness in the Workplace
Mindfulness and Mindset Coaching are now a hot business trend. Companies such as Google, Twitter, Facebook, IBM, NHS and Unilver recognise the value of these practices with many incorporating the techniques into their daily working day. These companies recognise that MINDFULNESS = BRAIN TRAINING = TRAINING ATTENTION 7 benefits of mindfulness in the workplace Reduce anxiety, stress and depression Improve Emotional Intelligence and communication between networks within their organisation Increase personal effectiveness and foster good working relationships Clarity of thinking and decision making Develop resilience to manage emotions during a period of change or uncertainty Focus thinking to increase productivity Foster empathy to create rapport and cooperation with employees If you would like to benefit from Mindset coaching contact me today to discuss the issues affecting you