Stress management

Table of contents: 1. Introduction 2. Understanding employees’ need to rest and relax 2.1 Effects of stress and burnout on employee performance 2.2 Benefits of relaxation and recharging for mental and physical health 3. Incorporating ergonomics for a relaxing work environment 3.1 Ergonomic tips for creating a comfortable and supportive…

Table of contents: 1. Introduction 2. Choosing the right plants in the workplace 3. Incorporating plants in the home office 4. 5 physical benefits of plants in your employees' workplace and home office 4.1 Enhanced quality of air 4.2 Reduced Sick Building Syndrome 4.3 Increased humidity 4.4 Noise reduction 4.5…

Looking back at 2021, it’s been an exhausting year for many of us. There were ups and downs and it felt like an emotional roller coaster. The Covid-19 pandemic has been a constant whirlwind of information, flattened curves and later peaks, masking policies and different variants. People are probably feeling…

In many countries that are not close to the equator, the days become longer and darker in winter. With winter officially starting on December 21 in the northern countries and in June for the southern countries, it can feel like you've been living in the dark for a few months.…

Our jobs can be a source of significant stress: tight deadlines, long days, several meetings, and difficult conversations. In the last years, more and more companies have started teaching mindfulness in the office. But what is mindfulness? Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment in a nonjudgmental way. This…

A lot of people have been pushed to their limits and breaking point. The past 1,5 years can be called a rollercoaster. Several studies found that workers feel burned out, emotionally exhausted, tired, empty, and unproductive. In a poll by jobs site Monster.com (US), done in June 2021, 95% of…

These days, it's hard not to get overwhelmed by social activities, work pressure, the pandemic, and other commitments. Stress is part of human beings, and it can help motivate someone to get things done. If stress gets too much for too long it can cause serious health problems such as…

A good sleep is essential to good health. Insufficient sleep and poor quality sleep increases the risk of health problems. Sleep is just as important as regular exercise or eating healthy. You spend about a third of your time sleeping during the day. What if you don't sleep well? How…

Good sleep is necessary for general health and well being. As adults, we need between seven and nine hours of sleep per night. However, we are all unique! Some people will need more and others less. The amount and quality of the sleep we get impacts on all aspects of…