Change can be scary. Many people take comfort in a routine and knowing what to expect. Changes to routines, rules and requirements create a fear of the unknown which can cause the ‘fight or flight’ response we commonly associate with anxiety. This is true in all aspects of our daily lives, including at work.
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Mindfulness is a term that is often bandied around when discussing stress but what actually is it?
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Panic attacks affect 1 in 10 people at some point in their lives.
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Nearly a third of people in the UK experience bullying at work
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“No one ever got to the top of a mountain in one giant jump. Challenges can be overcome, and goals can be reached, but it can only happen one step at a time” – Doe Zantamata
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For every 80p spent on health promotion and intervention programmes, £4 can be saved due to reduced absenteeism, temporary staff, presenteeism and improved motivation (The European Network for Workplace Health Promotion).
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Mismanagement of stress and mental health problems in the workplace is costing UK businesses £30.3 billion per year. Simple steps to improve the management of mental health should enable employers to save 30% or more of these costs – that’s a saving of £9 billion per year.
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A 2012 UK survey by LawCare found that 68% of those in the legal profession had suffered from stress.
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Think you know about stress in the workplace? Take this quiz to find out.
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Everybody experiences stress at some point. Through my work, I often get asked questions like ‘what are the best ways to manage stress?’ or ‘how can I reduce my stress levels?’
It may seem strange, but try looking to your child for guidance.
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