Sunday night blues? I am delighted to be writing this as British summer time has commenced. Wow, longer days and shorter nights- hopefully a recipe to make us all feel an improvement in our mental health. We also recently celebrated the International day of Happiness on the 20th March. Spring
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SCOTHOT 2023, why it is good for your health!
SCOTHOT 2023, why it is good for your health! Wow, we have had too many years go passed without SCOTHOT, Scotland’s premier showcase for Food, Drink, Hospitality, Retail & Tourism – thank goodness it is back! I know it is only every 2 years, however thanks to the pandemic it
It is time to manage your “energy” not your “time”
Happy New Year It is time to manage your “energy” not your “time” Working a 12-14 hour day, feeling exhausted, not sleeping well, can’t be bothered talking when you get home, not really exercising, eating on the go? Is that you? Well, it’s time for a change of behaviour for
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year??
Christmas is approaching fast. No surprise I hear you shout; it comes at this time every year. Most businesses have been planning for the festive season since June or July, writing menus, designing brochures, creating e-flyers etc. However, things are different this year………. All the plans were made before we
MY BRAIN IS OVERBOOKED: IT HAS BEEN FOR MONTHS. NOTHING IS CHECKING OUT AND THERE’S A VERY LONG QUEUE OF NEW ARRIVALS!
What might help when ‘anxious’ and ‘overwhelmed’ feels like the new normal. Ten minutes! Can I have ten minutes of your time please? I get it and I hear you. You are slammed, full, goosed, overwhelmed, overwrought, ‘in the weeds’ and more than just a little bit exhausted. You certainly
Is NOW the time for Leaders to be more kind?
Is NOW the time for Leaders to be more kind? Some people may find the headline a little controversial, can a leader be successful, if they are kind; to many it may be a contradiction in terms. It is often reported that to be successful in leading a team in
May is ‘mental health awareness month’ – Are you doing enough?
More than ever before, employers are doing more to ensure that employees have the support they need to take care of their mental health. This can involve offering employee assistance programmes, a really effective way to provide access to personal counselling and mental health support. But it’s also important to focus
How do You Know if You’re at a Breaking Point?
How do You Know if You’re at a Breaking Point? Have you been more stressed or exhausted lately and you’re starting to wonder if you’re at a breaking point? For humans, stress is a part of life. It can be a great motivator to prepare for exams, big events,
Raising the Profile of Mental Health and Wellbeing
Simone Biles pulls out of her Olympic events. Lady Gaga opens up about depression and anxiety. Naomi Osaka withdraws from the French Open. Mental health, once a taboo subject, is hitting the headlines more and more. It’s a condition that one in four of us will suffer from at some
(Happy?) New year
(Happy?) New year Welcome to 2022, what it will hold for you and the hospitality industry? I think many, like me would have thought 2020 was awful and expected 2021 to be better. However, I am sure when you look back it was just as bad, or perhaps worse. In