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I need another one of ME 😅 Seriously 😐 I cannot be the only one that thinks if there was 10 of me I would absolutely be flying high Only ME Understands My logic My bat 💩 ideas My strategies My MISSION I swear the conversations I have with myself are so fooking Healthy and hilarious yet soooo draining 🫠 Please don’t tell me I am the only one in the world that feels like this 😅 Cloning I mean is that really a thing because I could really do with borrowing that concept Just for a day or 2 😅😂 How’s your Monday looking people Did you all enjoy that extra 1 hr in bed yesterday? Or are you like me? Still got up at the crack of dawn to grab that worm before the early bird rises? #hardcoreandallthat

Is sending job coaches into psychiatric wards really the answer? I know this new government is all about change but are we digging just a bit too deep with some of these proposals ? Hear me out The UK governments recent proposal to place job coaches in psychiatric wards to SAVE on disability benefits and HELP patients back to work is raising eyebrows & for good reason 🧐 Here are some key points worth considering 👉 Psychiatric wards are for complex care, not job readiness 👉 Many patients already have careers, they just need time, treatment, and support from medical professionals, not career advisors 👉 The idea that a job coach can snap someone out of a psychotic episode or deep mental distress is not only unrealistic , it’s quite dismissive of the real challenges that are being faced 👉 Imagine being in the middle of a psychotic episode and someone coming in to talk about your “career pathway” Like fook off 😵💫 It’s dismissive of the reality these patients face 😅 I mean I’m laughing because it’s just ridiculous thinking 👉 Investing in mental health infrastructure and providing adequate treatment should come before any focus on employment, surely looking after yourself and being well comes first 🤷♀️ 👉 Long term solutions should focus on creating sustainable jobs and programmes that help people back into work after they’ve fully recovered NOT while they’re still in the midst of treatment I know this will be a topic that is up for debate 🍿 👀 So I’m here for the comments But surely instead of trying to quick fix crisis maybe we should be putting that time effort and money more into the preventative 🤷♀️ I mean who even comes up with these proposals Get me in on your discussions UK government I can point out the obvious rather well #justsaying 🤷♀️ What’s your thoughts on this thought provoking Friday Do you think this approach is a short-sighted “quick fix”? AND What’s your thoughts on what the government should be prioritising when it comes to mental health and work? #wellbeing #mentalhealth #workplacewellbeing #linkedin #quickfixesdontwork

Dark days ahead… Are you and your team ready? The clocks are about to go back, and while we all love that one extra hour of sleep, the next few months of darkness aren’t quite as exciting In fact, for many, it's a tough gig Did you know 1 in 20 people in the UK are diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Add in those who haven't been diagnosed, and you've probably got more than a few people in your office feeling the weight of winter creeping in 😳 WHAT IS SAD ? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by shorter daylight hours in autumn and winter, affecting mood, energy, and sleep THE COST TO WORKPLACES 💰20% drop in productivity due to low energy and motivation 💰70 million workdays lost to mental health struggles annually 💰Increased burnout and turnover without proper support HOW CAN YOU HELP ? 🙌 Recognise the signs of SAD early 🙌 Encourage outdoor breaks for light exposure 🙌 Offer flexible hours to ease dark mornings 🙌 Openly support mental health - reduce the stigma 🙌 Get yourself an oodie - They are LIFE 🤣 Here’s a question for you Do you notice you slow down as the days get shorter? Does the darker season impact your mood or energy levels? What’s your strategy for keeping yourself and your team motivated as the days get darker? #seasonalaffectivedisorder #wellbeingatwork #workplacewellbeing #mentalhealth #itpaystoeducate

Very very sad news 😔 I saw this being reported around 11pm Wednesday night and I just could not sleep properly after A young life that faced many challenges with their physical and mental health A young life taken far too soon🥹 Fame is not what it is cracked up to be You couldn’t pay me to be celebrity famous The pressures that come with it , the loneliness, the judging and the toxicity The impact on your Mental Health must be off the scale 😔 We all have experiences in life but majority of us can experience them in private Unfortunately when you are in the public eye, nothing is really private I’m not here to defend anybody I know that this young man was facing his own challenges at the moment that was being played about in the media I can also imagine how much the online abuse would have taken a toll I don’t know him personally to know the facts and we all have to take accountability for our actions I get that But what I will say is You don’t know know what goes on behind closed doors AND you don’t know what what somebody is really going through Sometimes the signs are obvious Sometimes they are NOT Unfortunately it would seem that Liam was behaving in a way that should of rang alarm bells He has openly admitted to struggling with his mental health for many years So this news is extremely upsetting We don’t know the facts behind his death but it does highlight the need for more conversations , awareness and more support Liam has now passed But there will be many that will need support at this time Family, friends , Fans It’s an ongoing battle for those too 😔 Losing somebody is never easy but losing somebody in tragic circumstances is Heartbreaking 💔 Be kind people .. it costs nothing RIP .. Liam Payne 31 .. far too soon 😔

No Mental Health Plan During COVID 😳 Are We Surprised? Professor Sir Chris Whitty just confirmed what many of us feared UK government had ZERO plans for mental health during the pandemic NO STRATEGY in place to handle the surge in mental health struggles that followed BIG FAT ZERO And the Result? Pretty Predictable 👇 📈 Mental health issues shot up by 40% globally 📈 Young people especially, suffered with a spike in eating disorders and mental health crises 📈 Services are still drowning in demand with NO signs of catching up Years later, we’re still feeling the effects of this lack of preparation NO plan = BIG consequences Today Talk about it Tuesday is talking all things pandemic and I want to hear from you Because this one grinds my gears on a whole another level How did we get away with not planning for something so predictable? We knew lockdowns, isolation, and fear would take a toll on mental health YET there was no blueprint to tackle it Years later, we’re still dealing with the fallout This can’t happen again. What do you think 🤔 Could this have been avoided? What should have been done differently? Drop your thoughts below because I am sure many of you have an opinion 🍿 👀 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #pandemicresponse #leadership #linkedin

Silent profit Killers 😳🥶 Right people , situation heads on please It’s Monday morning Your office is a ghost town A few have called in sick, leaving everyone scrambling You got deadlines to feet, orders to fulfil , meetings to attend that obviously need PEOPLE Sound familiar? That my friends is the impact of Absenteeism .. and see that panic that’s the💩 that can lead to anxiety 😟 You see Absenteeism isn’t just an inconvenience It’s an absolute a profit killer and it costs UK businesses a whopping £18 BILLION a year And hashtag #hr teams are on that front lines, battling the anxiety that it creates LETS 👀 AT THE NUMBERS 📟 😟 On average, employees take 6.6 sick days annually Leading to 😟 An estimated £554 in lost productivity per employee TRIGGERS 🤯 Workplace stress 🤯 Poor management 🤯 Lack of engagement 🤯 Unhealthy environments HOW CAN TOU REDUCE ? 👏🏼 Flexible Working 👏🏼 Mental Health Support 👏🏼 Cultivate a Healthy Culture 👏🏼 Encourage Communication Question for you all AND BE HONEST .. no judgement here Ever pulled a sickie for your mental health and felt bad about it? Funny how we feel more guilty or embarrassed taking time off for mental health than for being physically sick though #justsaying

It was #WorldMentalHealthDay yesterday! and while everyone’s posting stats and making noise I am over here cutting through the fluff Because as much as many were shouting about it yesterday I’m keen to see exactly what you are going to do TODAY? 🤔 Unfortunately far too many businesses would have shouted about mental health yesterday THEN go quiet when it matters most And as much as this pic says I’m shocked … I AM NOT You want the HARD HITTING TRUTH ? 😳 $1 trillion is lost annually in the global economy due to mental health issues 😳 UK alone £56 billion a year That’s YOUR profits going down the drain And yet, I still hear DAILY “We don’t have the budget” 💩 Excuse people Let’s be clear Investing in mental health can bring you up to 400% ROI You’re not just helping your employees - you’re literally saving your business So, what are the signs you’re ignoring? 🫤 Low engagement 🫤 High absenteeism 🫤 Presenteeism 🫤 High turnover Yep all are the warning lights flashing in your organisation AND Ignoring them is costing you BIG TIME AND there will be a reason behind every one of those You know those signs that you have missed 😳 (I talk about this daily so won’t bore you ) But you know the ones .. that are most likely down to poor mental health The ones that if your organisation was more equipped it could and would have been prevented Here’s where I come in BECAUSE I’m fed up with lame EXCUSES 🥱 it’s getting BORING ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ I’ve built a ROADMAP and a POWERFUL strategy to match ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ I’ll show you where you’re losing money, what actions you need to take, and how investing into mental health isn’t just an expense But a smart business move Oh and I’m also an accountant, so I’m not here to sugarcoat it I know my shinizzle I’ll show you the cold, hard numbers I prove and GUARANTEE the investment SO stop saying you don’t have the budget and then shout about it today knowing you have done sweet FA BECAUSE it’s transparent People smell the BS and nobody buys into it Especially your employees Do something about it .. not just on awareness day Which I love by the way because it does make noise But if that was done daily and people actually put their money where their mouth is The results would be mind blowing and the impact a whole lot less damaging 🥹 Ps .. shout out to the employers that do exactly that … you my friends are the keepers 🫶 If your are ready to Talk the talk and then walk the walk and want my help THEN Get in my DM’s that roadmap has your name all over it So, here’s my question for your today What are you going to do TODAY as an organisation to fix TOMORROW? #wellbeingdoneproper #mentalhealth #mentalhealthatwork #hr #workplacehealth

Mental health has now overtaken cancer AND obesity as the biggest health concern in the UK Let that sink in 🥹 For years, we’ve battled the stigmas, brushed mental health under the rug, but the truth is... It’s time we acknowledge what’s been bubbling under that surface People are starting to understand that mental health isn’t just a “nice to have” it’s a crucial part of living and working at your best According to a recent study 😳 65% of Britons now view mental health as their top health issue Surpassing longstanding concerns like Cancer (53%) AND Obesity (46%) These numbers show a massive shift in public perception, and it’s about time Why? Because mental health isn't just affecting individuals anymore It’s impacting businesses, families, productivity, and overall societal wellbeing Poor mental health costs the UK economy BILLION annually While untreated issues in the workplace lead to lost hours, burnout, and low performance The numbers don’t lie people and they’re telling us what we’ve known all along Question for you all on this Talkabout it Wednesday 🤔 Why do you think mental health has become our biggest concern now, AND what does that say about where we’re headed? #mentalhealth #mentalhealthatwork #wellbeingatwork #mentalhealthawareness #itsabouttime 😳

You know when your brains just on one …… Where it’s brimming with ideas and it won’t slow down So you go to bed at weird and wonderful times and you STILL wake up silly o’clocks to crack on with that creativity because it’s still bombing around in your mind space And if you don’t capture it it might just disappear for weeks Yes people it’s one of those days And boy have I got some corkers up my sleeve It excites me on another level so I just know it’s ganna blow your MINDS when I share And if you can relate to my weird and wacky ways Let me know in the comments Even if it’s just humouring me 😂🫶 P.s I know there’s fluff on the jumper … I should remove but it’s giving to that energy today so it must STAY 😅

Who you surround yourself with is the key to your success Especially on LinkedIn A crucial lesson I've learned is that success isn’t just about the content you share it's about the people you connect with AND Surrounding yourself with positive, supportive individuals can and will make all the difference I mean I met my LinkedIn bestie on here Beckie Jones 🫶 Here’s how focusing on the right connections has transformed my LinkedIn experience 👇 📌 Quality Over Quantity 👏🏼 I prioritise meaningful connections with people who uplift and support AND If a connection doesn’t align with my values or intentions, I reconsider its place in my network 📌 Positive Influence Engaging with those who share my vision and contribute positively helps me stay motivated and focused AND It’s not just about the networking , it’s about creating a circle that enhances your growth 👏🏼 📌 BE OPEN to meeting new people I like to always meet NEW people they come along with new perspectives and new experiences If I know everybody in a room .. then it is time to shift rooms Connections are powerful so continuously making new ones means you expose yourself to many opportunities 👏🏼 📌 Protecting Your Space I am fiercely protective of my space AND Sometimes, negativity can come from unexpected places, even family Not everyone has the best intentions I’ve learned to distance myself from those who don’t have my best interests at heart Be it personally or professionally 🤷♀️ The power of good connections cannot be underestimated They fuel your growth and help you thrive in ways you never realised possible So question for you all How are you ensuring that your connections are enriching rather than diminishing? 🤔 #linkedin #positiveconnections #networking #business #personaldevelopment 😮💨 Pic credit to the one and only Wendy Gannon 📸 👏🏼👏🏼