In our increasingly urbanised and fast-paced world, it’s remarkably easy to overlook a potent, readily available tonic for stress, anxiety, and the general wear and tear of modern life: nature. But it’s not simply “green space” that holds the key to our wellbeing; it’s the rich, vibrant tapestry of life – biodiversity – that truly […]

Would you have a bath at 7 am? (Turns out, it might be the secret to work-life balance.) If you have been measuring the illusive work-life balance in time, you’re wrong.   It’s about energy.   Let me explain. The idea of perfectly balancing work and life is a bit of a unicorn.  I’m constantly bombarded with […]

Ever feel like you’re running on fumes at work? Chances are, your sleep might be the culprit. We often think of sleep as a luxury, something we can sacrifice when deadlines loom. But the truth is, it’s a non-negotiable for peak performance. Think of it as charging your phone – without it, you’re running on […]

I’m going to be blunt.  Running a B Corp isn’t some fluffy, feel-good exercise. It’s blimmin’ hard work, especially when you’re trying to change the way an entire industry thinks about wellbeing, like we are at Stress Matters. And to carry on my blunt honesty, I did pause during re-certification to ask myself, is this […]

Workplace wellbeing means extra edge in the high stakes retail sector where competition is fierce and margins are tight. So, you might want to think again if you’ve always believed achieving peak performance is down to better technology, tighter processes, or stricter management. Because there’s something far more fundamental at play. Health and wellbeing in […]

If there’s one thing guaranteed to destabilise workplace wellbeing, it’s today’s VUCA world of: It sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? But it’s the reality we’re all living (and working) in, with political shifts, tech disruptions and economic turbulence coming at us faster than ever.  It makes me feel like I’m clinging to the clunky wooden roller […]