Emotional Wellness

According to the latest research from the corporate world, the best way to make your employees productive is to actively appreciate them. People who are appreciated and valued tend to give of their best, and thus the best way to make…

If you have a classy woman in your life, gift giving might be a bit trickier than normal. Just any old bottle of perfume or a cardigan won't do; they need something special. Class up your gift giving this season and feel a bit…

We all know how daunting it is to start a new job. When someone new joins your workplace, it’s important to make them feel welcome. Not only will they perform better at work if they settle in quickly, but helping a new colleague will boost…

Sex education is vitally important for young people, but what it fails to recognise is that there is more to it that simply STDs and pregnancy. The emotionally and psychologically scarring effects that sex can have could be affecting…

Criticism is a natural part of a workplace environment. After all, how will your corporate wellness improve if you don’t know what’s wrong with it in the first place? Still, hearing negative feedback can take its toll on your sense of…

Emotional abuse is easily described as any behaviour which intentionally hurts the feelings of another person. We've all had heated arguments with loved ones which have resulted in the harsh exchanging of words, but when this becomes a…

Your wedding should be the most special day of your life, and you're going to plan this day down to the very last detail. If you want your big day to be a bit different than everyone else's, follow some of these tips to…

Networking is vital for business, but in order to network successfully you need to be prepared to develop strong relationships that benefit each person. Many people don't maintain these relationships, claiming that they don't get any…

Sometimes words can make a huge difference. Employers are finding that giving regular praise, communicating openly and being inclusive to staff has a positive impact. Worker productivity and happiness increases greatly when they are…

There are pros and cons to marrying someone who works in the same profession as you. Your partner will understand, and have, the corporate wellness issues you face, but there may be a feeling of competition between you. Marriage can turn…

Few people enjoy conflict, yet sometimes it’s unavoidable. Even between best friends, disagreements and silly arguments can turn to anger and resentment. With family, it is sometimes even worse. And then, of course, there are your work…

There seems to be a bit of a skill involved in attracting men. All that some women need to do is click their fingers and eight eligible bachelors will be swooning at their feet, while the rest of us radiate vibes of awkwardness and…

No one finds break ups fun or easy (and if someone says otherwise, they’re lying!). You can tell yourself it will be alright in the end, but the meantime can be a mean time so what can you do to speed up the process and get that break up…

Anyone who’s ever sat around drinking wine with a good friend has probably come up with some business idea they could do together. “We should start a bar!” or “Come work for me!” are commonly thrown about phrases around 11pm, but what…

Is dealing with customers a regular part of your job? Perhaps you interact with them face-to-face, or maybe you speak to them on the phone. Either way, if you do deal with customers, chances are that at least once in a while you’ll be faced…

Working with your best mate can often seem like a dream come true – until reality bites. It’s often said there’s no quicker way to fall out with a friend than to start working with them or going into business with them. So here are 7…

According to Harriet Lerner, PhD, celebrated author of The Dance of Anger, ‘It takes two people to couple up and get married, but only one to make a relationship better.’ She believes that if you wait for your spouse to change first, your…

When it comes to the workplace, how popular do you think you are? Perhaps you’re the first person people turn to for advice. Or maybe you’re the one everyone relies on for the latest gossip. Or perhaps you believe that being successful at…

A corporate wellness policy change made by Marissa Mayer, newly appointed CEO of Yahoo!, has put the work-at-home issue front and centre for many companies. Mayer quashed the option altogether for her employees, with much of the move’s…

With the recent same-sex marriage debates, the topic of what marriage really means has come up on numerous occasions. Crucially, the three main questions which have been asked include: what is marriage, why does it matter and what would be…

Falling in love is easy - it’s a natural, spontaneous event that happens to just about everyone at some time or another. Making that love last is the difficult part. The real secret to relationship success is not finding the right person,…

You may think that everyone likes to spoon, but half of British couples choose to turn their backs on their lovers when the lights go out. This is according to a new sleep survey from a national hotel chain, which asked customers what helps…

If you lead a team at work, or are in charge of one or more people, the relationship that you have with those that you manage is vital to your own success. You may hate the term ‘boss’ but if part of your job involves telling others what to…

Social media has made it incredibly easy to catch a glimpse of other people's personal lives, which were secret just a few years back. From personal pictures you'd otherwise never see to the statuses about our innermost thoughts, we know…

For many people, marriage is the ultimate declaration in a relationship. But what happens when you marry late in life? In years gone by, it was common - expected, even - to marry young. But modern lifestyles, work commitments and social…

Going through divorce can be an upsetting and traumatic process and when you’re in the middle of a marriage breakup you might vow to stay single forever. But once the dust has settled and you’ve got used to life after divorce, you might…

Everyone loves a good chat with their neighbour or colleague, and women especially are always under fire for being prone to gossiping. But studies show that it might be more than just a personality trait - researchers claim that gossiping…

For many small businesses, the real downfall in their success is that they attempt to go it alone. In reality, you need several important relationships in order to make a business work. The way you communicate and interact with other…

Having a good relationship with your boss is essential for helping to make your working day enjoyable and stress free. When you get on well with your boss, you can share problems, discuss ideas and enjoy an open and honest relationship…

A duelling debate over the legislation of gay marriage took place in Minnesota, where committees met to discuss the consideration of a bill to legalise same-sex marriage. Votes in House and Senate committees were in but a final action could…