Good mental health leads to a more productive, creative, collaborative work environment. At GU we take our role in helping you achieve that seriously. From learning how to reduce stress to supporting your team’s mental health, having a healthy mind will help everyone do a better day’s work and make work life healthier and happier.
Healthy mind, happy workforce
These practical articles suggest strategies that can help you attain a more balanced mindset in the office. While no working environment is ever completely stress-free, having tools that help with focus and prevent tricky moments from overwhelming you, can be one of the keys to a better workday.
Our team of experts offer their guidance to decreasing work-related anxiety in everything from managing email workload more effectively, to the smart snacks that can help you feel more relaxed.
Focusing on preventative techniques, these blogs will bolster your mental health toolkit at work, giving you tips and ideas you can action at your desk or in your lunch hour to support a healthy mind at work. All day, every day.
Mindful management: How to support your team’s mental health
Mindful management is about having awareness of team needs, here we suggest effective ways you can support stressed out colleagues.
Productivity and wellness tips for working at home
Here are some tips to help you stay motivated from Dr Tim Sharp, positive psychologist
4 ways your bad health habits could be ruining your career
Is your poor health the reason you missed a promotion?
5 ways to completely wind down after work
Dr Gina Cleo, a habit-change specialist share expert tips to make winding down after work easy
How to keep your morning commute calm
Start your workday feeling calm, energised and prepared
How to be more present in the moment
Dr Laura Kampel Head of Clinical Services the Black Dog Institute shares some simple ways to stay connected and present
How to snack your work stress away
Learn about the healthy snacks that can lower stress levels
What are the best foods to eat for concentration?
Need help focusing? These foods may help
How to prep like an elite athlete
Being and performing at your best takes planning and perseverance - here are some tips from a pro athlete.
5 minutes for you: Motivating mantras to build confidence and resilience
Try these motivating mantras to build resilience and self-confidence
5 Minutes for you: Visualisation techniques to reduce stress
Take 5 minutes out of your day to breath and find your centre
Nap time: Snooze your way to career success
The right amount of sleep can have a huge impact on your work day
5 minutes for you: Box breathing exercise
Try this box breathing exercise to stay calm and focused during a busy workday
Mindful management: How to support your team’s mental health
Mindful management is about having awareness of team needs, here we suggest effective ways you can support stressed out colleagues.
Productivity and wellness tips for working at home
Here are some tips to help you stay motivated from Dr Tim Sharp, positive psychologist
4 ways your bad health habits could be ruining your career
Is your poor health the reason you missed a promotion?
5 ways to completely wind down after work
Dr Gina Cleo, a habit-change specialist share expert tips to make winding down after work easy
How to keep your morning commute calm
Start your workday feeling calm, energised and prepared
How to be more present in the moment
Dr Laura Kampel Head of Clinical Services the Black Dog Institute shares some simple ways to stay connected and present
How to snack your work stress away
Learn about the healthy snacks that can lower stress levels
What are the best foods to eat for concentration?
Need help focusing? These foods may help
How to prep like an elite athlete
Being and performing at your best takes planning and perseverance - here are some tips from a pro athlete.
5 minutes for you: Motivating mantras to build confidence and resilience
Try these motivating mantras to build resilience and self-confidence
5 Minutes for you: Visualisation techniques to reduce stress
Take 5 minutes out of your day to breath and find your centre
Nap time: Snooze your way to career success
The right amount of sleep can have a huge impact on your work day
5 minutes for you: Box breathing exercise
Try this box breathing exercise to stay calm and focused during a busy workday