Freeths’ Post

What is stressing you the most? In a new survey, it’s revealed that a third of people in Ireland claim to feel always or often stressed on a daily basis due to work concerns (47%), money (31%), health issues (26%), family issues (21%), care responsibilities (14%) and work colleagues (14%). And the biggest cohort? People 45-54, with twice as many women as men. Many women in these crucial years may have several of those factors at once. When I’m coaching a woman, she may have come to me because of a career decision or issues in her marriage or family life, but when we get into the nitty gritty, it is never about one thing; there always seems to be a pile-on of pressure from several fronts. In response to the latest survey that came out this week, I was asked to comment on RTE Radio 1’s Drivetime show. (you can listen here - https://lnkd.in/epRfSXmA ) As I said in the interview, you have to find a pressure valve. If it can’t be your parents needing help, it has to be your kids taking on more roles. If it can’t be your kids, it’ll have to be your job. But it can never be you. There is no well without being. That means you have to understand stress is context, not a state of being. Part of that context is explained in the latest Lean In Women in the Workplace report which shows how the inequity in homes persists with roughly 4 in 10 women with partners saying they are responsible for most or all of the housework—the same as in 2016. In my latest Your Midlife Matters column below I explore and explain this context in more detail and how you can proactively manage the overwhelm better. I'm really looking forward to speaking about this in more detail with some companies this month too so please drop me a line if you think a talk or workshop would be useful in your workplace too or check out my Speaking page - https://lnkd.in/exHnxWTK I'd love to know what is stressing you the most?

There's been so much great messaging and support around World Mental Health day last week, and I also think we need to be careful that we don't forget about the every day stress that many of us deal with. I've just had a client who had one of those game-changing Aha! moments that makes coaching such a joy. I was explaining the recent research that told us what most women already know: we still carry the vast amount of "thinking" work involved in the family and home. Never mind who does what - who worries, plans and *thinks* about the what - adds a whole other layer to the stress and overwhelm. It suddenly clicked with her - "THIS is why I feel so utterly exhausted!" Equity in the home isn't just about divvying up the tasks (see below for how well that is going!). It's also very much about sharing the mental responsibility for the massive care, work and emotional load of cultivating a thriving family, partnership and home. Low level, continual stress affects our mental health as much as the big headliners that disrupt our lives. Below I explain why, and how to manage it better. My client now has a greater context on WHY she feels so stressed, which means better conversations in the home, and a chance to be proactive in what she chooses to spend her mental energy on. How is your mental workload today?

Numbers tell a story: - 70% of wellness practitioners struggle with social media - Only 15% feel confident about their online presence - 100% want more meaningful conversations with other practitioners Behind these statistics are real women seeking authentic connection and support in growing their practices. When women come together, magic happens. Through our monthly workshops, writing circles, and roundtables, we're creating spaces where collaboration replaces competition and where genuine growth becomes possible. 🌿 Ready to join a community of women as passionate about wellness as you are? - Still time to access our Social Media 101 webinar tonight! Jan 21 (members only) - Connect with fellow practitioners - Share experiences and grow together Learn more about the power of community in wellness at the link in comments. #WomenInWellness #CommunityBuilding #HolisticHealth

Numbers tell a story: - 70% of wellness practitioners struggle with social media - Only 15% feel confident about their online presence - 100% want more meaningful conversations with other practitioners Behind these statistics are real women seeking authentic connection and support in growing their practices. When women come together, magic happens. Through our monthly workshops, writing circles, and roundtables, we're creating spaces where collaboration replaces competition and where genuine growth becomes possible. 🌿 Ready to join a community of women as passionate about wellness as you are? - Still time to access our Social Media 101 webinar tonight! Jan 21 (members only) - Connect with fellow practitioners - Share experiences and grow together Learn more about the power of community in wellness by visiting the link in comments. #WomenInWellness #CommunityBuilding #HolisticHealth

Discover Your New Work Haven at the Amour Women Work Community (AWWC)! Attention all female entrepreneurs and executives! Are you seeking a dynamic space to work, collaborate, and thrive? Look no further than the Amour Women Work Community (AWWC). We're more than just a workspace—we're a community dedicated to empowering women like you to reach new heights. ✨ Why Choose AWWC? - Women-Only Workspace: A safe, inspiring environment where women support women. - Amenities Galore: From a private co-working space to luxurious amenities that spoil you, we provide the tools you need to live a better life. - Drop-In Childcare: Focus on your goals while we care for your little ones. - Grand Opening by November 1, 2024: Be among the first to experience our cutting-edge facilities. 🎥 Hear It from Temma Jones: Don’t take it from us—listen to Temma Jones share her excitement and inspiration after visiting our future site. Her words capture the essence of what makes AWWC a game-changer for women in business. 📢 Interested? Our spaces are filling up fast! If you're ready to elevate your work life, reach out to us today to learn more about securing your spot in this empowering community. Sign-Up for your tour Today! Link in comments. Join us at AWWC and be part of a revolution in women's workspaces! #WomenInBusiness #WomenEmpowerment #FemaleEntrepreneurs #WomenWhoThrive #WorkplaceCommunity #WomenSupportingWomen #ExecutiveWomen #WomenInLeadership #WomenOnlySpace #WorkLifeBalance #AmourWomen #ProfessionalWomen #EmpoweredWomen #WomenInWorkspaces #WomenWhoLead #BusinessWomenNetwork #WorkAndThrive #WomenInCharge #FemaleExecutives #CommunityForWomen

🚨 PSA: women are napping in toilet cubicles during work hours due to intense pelvic pain and fatigue. The stories pouring through our Women’s Health in the Workplace survey confirm our fears: that when it comes to menstrual and reproductive health, women aren’t getting the support they need. Want to help us gather the data and stories that will help us make the case for policy-level change? Here are 3 things you can do today:   1️⃣  If you haven't already, please fill out the survey (link in comments 👇🏾) 2️⃣  Share it with 3-4 friends and colleagues 3️⃣ If you're involved in a women's group, please distribute the survey within the community Let's build momentum and create equitable workplaces where women can thrive; every contribution counts!

🍀 A few weeks ago, we were lucky enough for Clare-Louise Knox, the Founder of SEE HER THRIVE, to come in and lead conversations with our team about women's health in the workplace. SEE HER THRIVE, offer training and resources to help employers create inclusive environments, empower women, and promote open discussions about health-related challenges that affect productivity and job satisfaction. The initiative emphasises the importance of understanding and accommodating health issues that can impact everyone in the workplace, such as fertility and peri-menopause.  3 key takeaways from our sessions with Clare-Louise were: 1️⃣ Women's health is something we should be able to talk about more openly with each other. 2️⃣ Businesses should provide care and time to women's health. 3️⃣ You never know what personal journey people are on. 💚 Thank you, Clare-Louise and SEE HER THRIVE for helping facilitate an open and safe conversation amongst our team and encouraging collaboration and inclusivity for all employees. 

A fun conversation with Vanja Simic about working mums and wellbeing. This is the first in a series of short wellbeing musings that we'll be sharing this year underpinned by research drawn from the evidence based wellbeing program - The Lift Project. We look forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments below. #neuroscience #positivepsychology #lifestylemedicine #mumswellbeing #workingmums #staffwellbeing

We are delighted to have the support of The British Standards Institute (BSI), a global non-profit that creates best practice standards for a wide range of topics.  Responsible for publishing guidelines to aid businesses in creating inclusive work environments, BSI offers practical ideas and examples of adjustments which can inform policy development and kick-start change to break through taboos in the workplace. Speaking to Women in Work, Anne Hayes, Director of Sectors and Standards Development at BSI, discussed the developemnt of the BSI’s standard for menstrual health, menstruation, and menopause in the workplace. She described the standard as a tool to help organisations develop policies and procedures, emphasising the importance of myth-busting and fostering conversations across all demographics. "What the standard will do is it will bust myths, and it will also help people as they go through trying to set up their policies and procedures, and give them ideas about things they could try. It’s not the ultimate answer. There is no ultimate answer, but if people treat it as a toolkit that they can use, it gives them a big leap forward." Anne noted that the standard is not a final solution but a significant step forward in supporting cultural change and retaining women in the workforce. Learn more about BSI and what your organization can do to better support women in the workplace at the Women in Work Summit in New York next month. All attendees will receive a bound copy of the Standard in the Women in Work gift bag.  🔗 Register now on the website. #WomenInWork #WomenInWorkSummit #WomensHealth

Recharge your well-being with transformative sessions on the #PennWomen Wellness Stage, brought to you by Target. These short, impactful talks are packed with actionable wellness strategies and include a live Q&A to address your questions. Plan your Conference experience with the Conferences for Women app: https://bit.ly/4ep02vo Which sessions are on your list?