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At some point on the journey, when all is said and done, in order to recover from anxiety we must let go and let it ALL happen. The inspirational Dr Claire Weekes describes how anxiety sufferers are ultimately trying to cope with the state they are in, not the work situation, person or trigger they […]

“Psychosocial hazards can create stress. Stress is the body’s reaction when a worker perceives the demands of their work exceed their ability or resources to cope.” – Safe Work AustraliaWith the release of the ‘Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work’ from Safe Work Australia and the legal obligations now on employers to

“I hope I don’t have a panic attack when I go to work today…” This is a common and debilitating thought for many people suffering from anxiety. A thought like this can be representative of a gap in a sufferer’s understanding and knowledge about what anxiety is and why it is currently present in their

To recover from anxiety states, we first must believe that recovery IS possible. However, a huge hurdle for many is shifting the false belief that their mind or brain is permanently defective or wired wrong. In video 2 of my anxiety recovery series, I provide reassurance and hope for anyone who thinks recovery is not

https://youtu.be/A4cKagmWxag Yes, you can absolutely fully and completely recover from anxiety (and related states such as panic, obsessions, compulsions and phobias). In this series of short videos, I explain how to do it, using the principles I used myself and have shared with my coaching clients over the last 10 years. In this video, I

Happy and healthy employees are productive, efficient and engaged. Happy and healthy employees will keep your customers happy and make you more money. It really is that simple. So how do you get your employees happy? Promote workplace wellness to reduce stress. Workplace wellness programs The modern-day workplace employee is suffering from unprecedented levels of

How do you take control over your own health in a complex healthcare system? Anyone who experiences health issues has to move in and out of the health system and it can have a huge impact on our career, family and overall wellbeing. In this podcast with friend and colleague Sarah Kavanagh, a Mental Health

In the wake of the recent Brexit result, where the British people voted by a slim majority to exit the European Union, many colleagues and friends were disappointed, angry or bewildered by the result, so I thought it might be useful to talk about acceptance. How do you accept when things don’t go your way? Perhaps

Slow down Are you always rushing to work? Hurrying between meetings and never seem to have a minute to spare? The simple act of rushing triggers the ‘stress response’ which sends adrenaline racing around your body and puts you on high alert which can make you feel agitated and make everything feel that bit much

You may have heard of a colleague, friend or family member having to take time away from work due to burnout or suffering a nervous breakdown. But what does this actually mean and what happens to someone when stress becomes too much for them? Stress at work and in corporate environments is becoming more and