by Adelle | Feb 8, 2021 | Mental Health, Teens
Those of you with teenagers or who work with teenagers will find this new research of interest. New research from the Mental Health Foundation finds that teenagers’ mental health is under severe pressure as the pandemic continues Nationally representative data... by Adelle | Jan 13, 2021 | Wellbeing
We humans are a strange bunch don’t you think? As some of you know for most of last year I had terrible trouble with my eye, lots of pain, struggle with seeing, living and working. As I was waiting for my two surgeries I kept saying to myself – if I get my sight back... 
by Adelle | Nov 28, 2020 | Wellbeing at work
Since I’ve been mostly based from home I’ve found my Friday morning yoga class a really important part of my wellbeing. There’s a group of regulars and in addition to the stretching, breathing and spiritual side of yoga we have a laugh and sometimes a cuppa and... 
by Adelle | Apr 24, 2019 | Employee Engagement, Leadership, Sleep, Wellbeing
I imagine you’ve heard and read about how short on sleep most of us are now. 1 in 3 of us are now sleep deprived. You wouldn’t be alone in thinking that how or when you sleep is private and isn’t anything to do with anyone else – least of all your boss! But you would... 
by Adelle | Apr 3, 2019 | Wellbeing at work
Ever been bowled over by someone’s kindness and compassionate response to you? Maybe they have just gone that bit further for you than you were expecting?Maybe, like me, it was at a time when you were vulnerable or distressed. This is the story of how a small amount... 
by Adelle | Mar 20, 2019 | Employee Engagement, Leadership, Productivity
Working really hard but it just never seems to be enough? Like being on a conveyor belt – lots of effort but not getting anywhere. Long, relentless hours, even forgetting to eat because all everyone does is work, juggling lots of different tasks. The stress is... 
by Adelle | Mar 11, 2019 | BurnOut, Mental Health, Wellbeing at work
The recent figures showing there is a 40% increase in stress and depression in Scottish paramedics are an absolute disgrace. No one should go to work to be made unwell. Health professionals shouldn’t become the patient because of their work. Stress and depression... 
by Adelle | Feb 19, 2019 | BurnOut, Leadership, Stress, Wellbeing at work
Over half of senior leaders now say that they are experiencing loneliness, a figure that is increasing and is probably higher than that. Over 60% of senior leaders say that loneliness has a negative impact on their performance. Should you be new to the role of CEO or... 
by Adelle | Feb 5, 2019 | Mental Health, Self-Leadership, Social Media, Suicide, Teens
The media is currently full of terrible stories about teens who have taken their lives and whose parents blame social media. The toxic mix between teens, social media and suicide is now the nightmare of every parent. Parents worry themselves sick about this but fear... 
by Adelle | Jan 30, 2019 | HR, Leadership, Teams, Wellbeing at work
I can’t tell you how many times clients have said to me that they are just too busy to tackle wellbeing. I’ve heard it so often now I am sure in many cases it is just another excuse. Too Busy Too busy to attend meetings about tackling workplace wellbeing. Too busy to... 
