By Chris Welford on 3rd November, 2024 in Resilience, Rest and Relaxation, Stress and Pressure, Wellbeing
As we approach the end of the year, exhaustion can feel inevitable! But what if we used this fatigue as a tool for growth rather than something to endure as we approach the 2024 finish line? Here are five slightly different ways to turn year-end exhaustion into an opportunity for...
By Chris Welford on 22nd July, 2024 in Coaching, Moods, Resilience, Sleep, Stress and Pressure, Wellbeing
In today’s fast-paced, digitally driven world, our brains are constantly bombarded with stimuli. From the instant gratification of social media likes to the endless stream of notifications, our daily lives are saturated with sources of quick dopamine hits. While these can provide momentary pleasure, they often leave us feeling drained,...
By Chris Welford on 10th January, 2024 in Feelings and Emotions, Moods, Resilience, Stress and Pressure, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
The truth is, it can be hard – not that we really want to admit it! Here are ten ideas from the world of coaching: Reflect on your big goals. Take some time to revisit your professional goals. What do you want to achieve this year? Reminding yourself of your...
By Chris Welford on 17th November, 2023 in Resilience, Stress and Pressure, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the relationship between our gut health and overall well-being. Emerging research suggests that the trillions of microorganisms residing in our gut, collectively known as the microbiome, play a crucial role in various aspects of our health. One fascinating connection...
By Chris Welford on 14th December, 2021 in Feelings and Emotions, Sleep, Stress and Pressure
When it comes to getting your children to bed on time the most difficult night of the year is undoubtedly Christmas Eve; especially for those hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa. Here’s some tips to make sure that they are bright and breezy, rather than fractious, under-slept and grumpy....
By Chris Welford on 28th September, 2021 in Change, Feelings and Emotions, Stress and Pressure
Overall, many organisations have coped well with remote working. But the time to return to the office – at least some of the time – is upon us. Here are a few thoughts about how you can make this a success. Purpose first The last 18 months have been all...
By Chris Welford on 27th January, 2021 in Stress and Pressure, Wellbeing
A phrase you may have heard and perhaps a sobering thought? Overstated? Maybe … but it’s clear that something feels very different. Recent research from The Office Group (nice, flexible working spaces by the way), which surveyed over 2,000 workers found that 59% are working longer hours, 42% are unable...
By Chris Welford on 8th December, 2020 in Feelings and Emotions, Stress and Pressure
To view a PDF of this document please click HERE Get yourself a notebook or open a new document on your computer and in your own time, reflect on these points: How have you felt in the last week or so? Click here for a questionnaire to check in with...
By Chris Welford on 30th November, 2020 in Feelings and Emotions, Stress and Pressure
It’s been an anxiety-provoking year! So, if you are feeling more than a little strung-out, here are some practical, science-based tips to help. First thing to recognise is that anxiety and fear are close relatives. Both are felt in the body in similar ways. Fear is something that’s a pre-programmed...
By Chris Welford on 24th November, 2020 in Rest and Relaxation, Stress and Pressure
And …. relax … Easier said than done? If you are struggling to switch off at the end of a busy day, it might be because you are applying the wrong techniques. It’s easy to think that in order to slow down and stop, all you need to do is...
By Chris Welford on 5th November, 2020 in Change, Stress and Pressure
Stress hits us in different ways. Our first response is often simply a feeling; somewhere in the body. Some feelings are shown in the second ring from the middle of this picture CLICK HERE view the Stress Circle On the whole, it’s not a great idea to act solely on...
By Chris Welford on 3rd November, 2020 in Stress and Pressure, Wellbeing
You know about adrenalin. We talk about an “adrenalin rush”. Most people understand the role of adrenalin in the human flight or fight response. But adrenalin isn’t the only stress hormone. There’s also cortisol. Both chemicals are secreted by the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys. Each...
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