For Laughologists, International Day of Happiness (IDoH) is like Christmas and birthday all rolled into one. It’s our excuse to celebrate all the things we stand for – happiness, wellbeing, laughter, positivity, inclusivity, diversity, and equality. Personally, I get up dead early, yell ‘Alexa, play Happy by Pharrell Williams’, put on my Wonder Woman knickers and my fluffy unicorn jumper (nothing...
If you’re struggling to gain a positive perspective when you feel overwhelmed or find it tricky to keep your head during stressful situations, you’re not alone. But doing so is an essential skill in today’s workplace, so what can you do about it? Laura Drury is here with her ideas to help you manage your stress levels and feel more in control. The...
When thinking about improving happiness and engagement in your team, maybe it’s time to start with some self-reflection first? After all, it’s only by understanding and supporting ourselves better, that we can really support those around us. In this blog post, Kerry Leigh shares her top self-reflection tips with you and urges you to find time in your diary to try it. Self-reflection?...
The recent antics of prime minister, Boris Johnson, has got Dave Keeling wondering about the leadership lessons we can learn from the debacle, as well as the qualities all good leaders should ideally possess. Blurred leadership lines ‘Partygate’ has fast become the most recent go-to example of how ridiculous British politics has become since the shaggy-headed, whiff-waffy prevaricator took the reins...
You’re not alone. Research shows 80% of us break our resolutions by the first week of February and only 8% of us are successful. So how good are new year’s resolutions for our mental wellbeing? Sarah Brown is here to challenge your choice of resolution and give you some tips to create more meaningful ones. Where do new year’s resolutions come from? Apparently, the first new...
No doubt you’ve heard of the very popular term Blue Monday. You know, the third one in January, which is supposed to be the worst in the whole year. But what exactly is Blue Monday? Is it real? Or is it purely the work of a marketing department, desperate for something to stick? Here, Laura Drury describes why Blue Monday is purely a state...
Keeping your brain healthy as you get older comes down to how you approach ageing. In this blog post, Kerry Leigh invites you to open the lube of life and plan in some playtime to keep those neurons firing.
Why vulnerability makes you a great leader Two months ago, my dad came to visit. It was the first time I’d seen him in a year and the first time I’d been able to hug him in 19 months. He’s 76 and lives in the Isle of Man. Which isn’t far geographically but might as well have been on the moon...
How much is your organisation doing to support men’s mental health in the workplace? Does the culture promote open, honest conversations or is it still a taboo subject? In this blog post, Dave Keeling gives his tips to get the conversation started and help you develop a supportive environment both at home and at work. Men’s mental health - the stats...
