The other weekend, my husband and I went to the Belgian Grand Prix. At one point, he took my phone with him because it had our tickets on it and he needed them to get back in. I suddenly found myself sitting alone with…nothing to scroll. OH THE HORROR. At first, I felt itchy. I wanted to check the weather. Message someone back. Double check a flight time. But after a few minutes, when I accepted I couldn’t do any of those things, my nervous system, which had been humming with

I’m proud to be an alcoholic. After 7 years sober, I share my story of addiction, stigma, and the Change Triangle, and how workplaces can create more inclusive cultures around sobriety.

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In today’s always-on world, creating space in your day can feel impossible! We’re constantly juggling back-to-back meetings, overflowing inboxes, and digital distractions - all while trying to take care of our wellbeing?! But you don’t need to wait for a quieter week or fewer emails. The truth is, no one will hand you space, you have to create it yourself. Here’s how to reduce distractions, set better boundaries and reclaim your time so you can thrive at work and feel better

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Let’s be honest, when people say “use data to shape your wellbeing strategy,” it can feel pretty daunting. What data? Where is it? Do we...

Creating a wellbeing strategy from scratch can feel overwhelming. With endless topics to cover, different needs across your organisation,...

It’s no surprise that uncertainty is one of the biggest challenges facing teams and leaders right now. In the past few weeks alone, I’ve...

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We talk about resilience a lot in the workplace. It’s a quality we’re told we need more of. The ability to bounce back, push through,...

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Don't believe everything you read! At the end of last year, I designed and delivered a workshop on digital wellbeing . As I prepared the...

I’ve done plenty of things I’m not proud of-things I’d do differently if I had my time again. But I don’t spend too much time dwelling on regret. If I ever do reflect on what I regret in life, one moment always comes to mind. A seemingly small interaction with a colleague several years ago that still lingers with me today. When someone says they have a problem - believe them! I was about six months sober when a colleague told me: “My friend told me the other day she thinks sh