Insights

By Jayne Cox | May 13, 2020

Neurodiversity in lockdown

I took part in a webinar recently and during the Q&A section I was asked about coping with Asperger’s during lockdown? The person explained that the social distancing worked for them as it reduced unwanted interaction…or so they thought. What ...

Tool kit for calm during Covid-19 pandemic

By Jayne Cox | May 4, 2020

Staying calm during Covid-19

A global pandemic was never really what we had expected for 2020. The year 2020 has always been seen as that futuristic date where we would be travelling in spaceships and life would be transformed into a hi tech utopia. ...

By Jayne Cox | Apr 9, 2020

A mindful staycation

With the country in lockdown and many people now furloughed, worry and stress levels are high. These are unchartered waters, and no one knows what the outcome will be. That said, there will be an outcome and things will change. ...

By Jayne Cox | Mar 9, 2020

Litter picking: Good for mind, body and soul

With so many potential stressors in our busy world it can be hard to just stop and be in the moment. There are a lot of conversations around mindfulness, which is great practise to help us slow down our already ...

By Jayne Cox | Mar 6, 2020

What does International Women’s Day mean to me?

On this, International Women’s Day, I’d like to consider age but in a positive light. I have been very fortunate to work for myself for over two decades and during that time, I have never let my age define me. ...

By Jayne Cox | Feb 14, 2020

The human animal and sound

Have you ever reacted to sounds around you in ways that you don’t understand? It might be trains passing through a station, or perhaps household appliances, a helicopter overhead, or lorries passing by. Has sound ever made you feel oddly ...

By Jayne Cox | Feb 5, 2020

Neighbourly love: Wellbeing group activities

Wellbeing group activities are a brilliant way to build friendships, try new things and boost your health and wellbeing. From walking groups to wellbeing groups or even just going for a coffee with your neighbour, there’s something for everyone. Walking ...

By Michael Cox | Jan 27, 2020

Address the climate crisis with virtual exhibitions

The climate crisis has been highlighted recently with the terrible fires in Australia. It demonstrates that we must all do our own small part to help save our planet, we only have one, therefore we need to look after it. ...

By Jayne Cox | Jan 20, 2020

Six practical ways to reduce stress

We are living through some challenging times, and it's clear that many people are feeling fearful as they look to the future. We all have troubling and stressful thoughts at varying points throughout our lives. Learning ways to reduce stress ...

By Jayne Cox | Dec 18, 2019

Collaboration Actually

This has been a year like no other in memory and it feels fitting as we approach the end of 2020, to reflect perhaps more deeply than we’ve ever done before. Change When, what seemed like something awful happening a ...

By Amy Cronshaw | Dec 18, 2019

Christmas Together

In this blog post, Amy Cronshaw from Beyond Workplace Consulting reflects on an eventful, but ultimately very fulfilling year. This year has been filled with many tough days, we all, globally, have suffered a shared experience in a way we ...

Wellbeing tips to overcome your mountain

By Jayne Cox | Dec 9, 2019

Overcoming your mountain

International Mountain Day celebrates mountains and their delicate ecosystems. This day has inspired us to take a different look at mountains and ask the question – what is your mountain and how do you cope with it? Define a mountain ...

By Jayne Cox | Nov 22, 2019

How helpful are wellbeing apps?

How many wellbeing or meditation apps do you have on your phone? Headspace, Calm, Happify, the range of apps available that promote mindfulness and ‘switching off’ are endless. But how useful are these apps in helping us to disconnect and ...

By Jayne Cox | Nov 12, 2019

Recognising PTSD in the workplace

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is commonly associated with those who have served in the armed forces, however, PTSD can apply to anyone who has experienced a traumatic event. It could be an accident they were involved in or witnessed, ...

By Jayne Cox | Oct 21, 2019

Keeping the hot-desking heebie jeebies at bay

When you mention the phrase ‘hot-desking’ to office workers it can send shivers down their spines. From a cool and calculating business perspective hot-desking can have a cost saving of up to 30%. The idea is to reduce the amount ...

By Jayne Cox | Oct 17, 2019

Reducing seasonal stress

The visible signs of autumn are becoming more evident, with beautiful hanging mists and the smell of the cooling earth and fallen leaves. It’s at this time of year that the duvet can feel more difficult to leave behind and ...