Traditionally, support for mental health and wellbeing in the workplace has tended to take a wholesale approach. However, people struggling with their mental health are not a homogenous group. Individual differences in precipitating and maintaining factors mean that a ‘one size fits all’ approach to support is unlikely to be the most effective. These individual […] The post How to Support Staff Mental Health appeared first on Ultimate Resilience ..read more

The Covid-19 pandemic has contributed to a staggering loss of life. Many of us have lost loved ones personally, whether due to Covid or other reasons. And now with the sad news of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing these emotions are likely to come to the fore. As we come to terms with this sad news […] The post How to Cope with Grief appeared first on Ultimate Resilience ..read more

With so many crises hitting us one after another recently, it can be easy to lose sight of how to feel good. As we strive to manage a seeming onslaught of new challenges, recreational pursuits just slip off the agenda. Here we talk about the power of music to tune up your life, to remind […] The post The Power of Music to Tune Up Your Life appeared first on Ultimate Resilience ..read more

We’re so excited to launch our first newsletter on LI that we wanted to post it here too. We’ve got so much to share, it was hard to know where to start. So, we thought we’d kick off with a few words about something which is on the minds of a lot of people at […] The post Is Returning to the Workplace More Stress than Euphoria? appeared first on Ultimate Resilience ..read more

The challenges brought about by the pandemic, have left leaders more vulnerable to stress, anxiety and depression than ever before. In our recent blog we explored the impact of leader stress on staff wellbeing. And we highlighted the importance of targeted support for leaders in creating a sustainable wellbeing culture. Here we discuss how to […] The post How To Prevent Leader Burnout appeared first on Ultimate Resilience ..read more

How ‘well’ is your organisation? Perhaps you have conducted a wellbeing survey recently. Maybe you have developed a staff wellbeing strategy or provided some training for staff? You may feel things are moving in the right direction. But have you done enough to initiate and maintain a culture of wellbeing? Here we discuss how leader […] The post How Leader Stress Can Stifle Staff Wellbeing appeared first on Ultimate Resilience ..read more

Social disconnection and isolation have been a terrible consequence of the global pandemic, with many reporting a rise in depression and anxiety as a result. But loneliness is not a new problem. Many people live their lives at a distance from loved ones, physically and emotionally isolated from other people. As social beings, we need […] The post Overcoming Loneliness appeared first on Ultimate Resilience ..read more

Green spaces have been vital for our mental health during the pandemic. Partly fuelled by the lockdowns, subsequent work from home and hybrid practices, people have been spending more time in nature. Walks outside, for example, were identified by 45% of respondents in one study as one of their top coping strategies. So, what happens […] The post Bringing Nature into Work to Boost Wellbeing appeared first on Ultimate Resilience ..read more

The challenges that we have all faced through the pandemic have brought mental health into sharp focus. Consequently, employers are increasingly recognising their ethical and legal responsibilities in relation to employee wellbeing. In this article we discuss how to choose a workplace wellbeing provider that will help you to prioritise and invest in staff wellbeing […] The post How to Choose a Workplace Wellbeing Provider appeared first on Ultimate Resilience ..read more

  Being able to recognise and manage our stress triggers and responses is an important starting point for resilience. But, resilience is more than just recovery from stress. It is also the ability to develop new skills and grow in confidence and self-efficacy through successful encounters with challenge. Here we discuss 4 ways you can […] The post 4 Ways You Can Grow Through Adversity appeared first on Ultimate Resilience ..read more