The Power of a Hug On Our Health

The Power of a Hug On Our Health

There’s no denying the power of a hug. If you’ve ever said you’ve felt starved for touch, you’re actually not that far off. The same areas of our brain that are satisfied by eating are also satisfied by human touch, including hugs. A hug helps us bond with others and experience a sense of safety, comfort, empathy, and calm, qualities many deeply craved during a time of uncertainty. Source: verywellmind What Is the Power of a Hug? What is it about a hug that feels so good? The answer lies in oxytocin, sometimes known as “the love hormone.” This hormone plays a key role in the female reproductive system, particularly […]

How we can use spring to boost our mental health

How we can use spring to boost our mental health

There’s ways we can support our mental health all year round, but how can we use our current environment and the seasons to tailor how we look after our wellbeing? We’re exploring some tips on how we can use the arrival of spring to boost our mood and connect with the outdoors and others. Source: MentalHealthUK Take notice of your surroundings In the spring, our environment changes around us. Wildlife emerges, greenery and outdoor spaces begin to flourish again, and the weather is (normally) much more enjoyable. This provides us the opportunity to utilise being outside and appreciate what nature has to offer. There’s a difference between simply being outside […]

4 Ways an Ergonomic Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity

4 Ways an Ergonomic Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity

Most business owners and managers understand that to get the best out of the people you work with, you must treat them well. The positive momentum and enhanced morale engendered by kind and fair treatment help create a more motivated and productive workforce. Source: Business.com However, few management-level professionals realize that “kind and fair treatment” should extend to employees’ physical environments. Specifically, creating ergonomically optimized workspaces can protect your team’s health while helping to create a happy and productive work culture. We’ll explain more about ergonomics and why employers should invest in ergonomic workstations to boost productivity and morale. What is ergonomics, and what is an ergonomically designed workstation? Ergonomics is an applied […]