Welcome to the Helping Hand Coaching Blog
Here, I share insights, strategies, and resources for those on a journey toward better mental health, enhanced performance, and a more balanced life. Whether you're an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or simply someone looking to boost resilience and reduce stress, this space is for you.
Discover practical tools and transformative advice on topics like:
Mindfulness and Meditation: Explore techniques to stay grounded, focused, and present, helping you find calm even in the busiest of days.
Breathwork: Learn simple yet powerful breathing practices that promote relaxation, energy, and emotional balance.
Transformational Hypnotherapy: Dive into how hypnotherapy can unlock inner change, addressing anxieties and self-doubt to build lasting self-confidence.
Solution-Focused Coaching: Find tips for setting clear goals, overcoming obstacles, and creating meaningful progress in your personal or professional life.
As I regularly update the blog, you’ll find actionable insights that support a life filled with clarity, confidence, and well-being. Subscribe to the Helping Hand Coaching mailing list to stay updated, and receive free digital resources to deepen your journey toward mental resilience and positive transformation.
Using mediation and mindfulness to reduce absenteeism and presenteeism.
The cost of absenteeism and presenteeism to businesses and the economy is high. Mindfulness meditation has been shown to reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and boost overall well-being. It can lead to increased work productivity and decreased absences due to sickness or personal problems. Meditation has been shown to reduce stress, improve mental and physical health, and increase focus and productivity. Mindfulness can help people be more present in the moment and less likely to be absent from work or school. It can also help people who are present at work and school to be more engaged and productive.
Psychological first aid. What it can do for your organisation.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training program designed to help the public identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse. MHFA was developed in Australia in 2001 and has since been implemented in over 25 countries worldwide. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an eight-hour course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse. MHFA has been shown to improve participants' knowledge of mental health and increase their confidence in providing help to others.
Pranayama and breathing in the workplace
Pranayama, or the control of breath, is an integral part of yoga. It is said to be able to calm the mind and body and improve concentration and focus. In the workplace, pranayama can help you feel more alert and less stressed. Breathing can help increase focus and concentration, improve mood and boost energy levels. It can also help reduce anxiety and stress and promote relaxation.
Simply taking a few minutes each day to focus on your breath can make a big difference.
Mindful Leadership in the Workplace
Mindful leadership is a style of leadership that emphasizes being present in the moment and aware of one's thoughts, emotions, and surroundings. This type of leadership can help leaders make better decisions, manage stress more effectively, and build stronger relationships with their team members. With a bit of practice, anyone can learn to lead mindfully. Leaders can create a more positive and productive work environment by being mindful of their words and actions. Being aware of your thoughts and emotions and those of others allows you to respond rather than react to situations.
The benefits of teaching meditation to your employee's
There are many benefits to teaching meditation to your employees. Meditation can help reduce stress, increase focus and concentration, boost creativity, and improve overall well-being. A recent study showed that after eight weeks of mindfulness meditation, employees had significantly lower levels of stress and anxiety. Employers are looking for ways to improve employee productivity and morale. Meditation can help employees focus and be more present in the moment, which can lead to increased productivity.
It can also help employees develop better-coping skills for dealing with difficult situations. The benefits of teaching meditation to your employees are numerous.
How to look after your employees mental health
Employers have a responsibility to create a healthy work environment for all employees. This includes addressing mental health concerns and providing support for struggling employees. Employers can take simple steps to support their employees' mental health, such as offering flexible work arrangements and encouraging open communication. Mental health is an important issue that many employers overlook. One in four adults will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives.anage their work/life balance.
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WHY IS IT SO EASY TO REPEAT BAD HABITS BUT SO HARD TO MAKE GOOD ONES?
We make it hard to change our habits because we try to change the wrong thing, and we try to change our practices in the wrong way.
To become the best version of yourself, you must keep changing your beliefs and upgrading and expanding who you are.