Category Archives: Stress & Pressure

Mindfulness a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world

I have been practising and study meditation and mindfulness for some years now. There are a lot of books on both subjects and as an avid reader I am trawling my way through them! I thought this book was fantastic … Continue reading

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The Highly Sensitive Professional

It has been identified that 20% of the population are Highly Sensitive People. This does not mean neurotic, emotional or anything else. It just means that some people are more sensitive than some others could this be you? HSP’s may … Continue reading

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Teacher suicide rate rises by 80 per cent

In 1993 I was due to study for a BEd to become a teacher but when I did not initially get offered a place on the course ( and without understanding the clearing system) I quickly signed up for a … Continue reading

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Maybe you already offer staff counselling…?

Many companies will offer a telephone counselling service or a formal counselling service. However, counselling is a very definitive resource and people will not necessarily see themselves as depressed, not coping or “in need of counselling”, neither does counselling offer … Continue reading

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Stress signs and symptoms

Stress in the workplace Research will show us that the level of stress in the work place are now quite significant and therefore it is no surprise that we work proactively with a lot of stressed out people. What is … Continue reading

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