2020 was the most challenging year in living memory – the restrictions and impact to our daily lives resulted in many of us putting plans, goals and aspirations on hold. Despite the hardship, there may be a few positives. Although this year will not be remembered for prosperity or good fortune, it will be remembered […]

To our amazing community,  We’re skipping Black Friday this year (sorry not sorry), but instead we’ll be turning your “discount” into an opportunity to make a positive difference by utilising 20% of all of our revenue from the 26th November to the 4th of December to fund our “Lockdown Level-Up’ workshops for vulnerable youths. So […]

Help us to make a difference in more young people lives, in particular those most impacted by the effects of the pandemic and lockdown, by donating today to support those who need it most. Lockdown Level Up a new programme produced by The Stress Management Society with Support from Recovery to equip teens with the […]

On Monday, we reported a donation from Marko Goodwin. We are thrilled to announce that Uplands Community Collage has generously donated an additional £589 to The Stress Management Society in support Marko’s mission. The funds were raised by the school, parents and students. This brings the grand total to a whopping £1394. Marko Goodwin was […]

Every so often we are made aware of extraordinary people that are doing incredible things, and one of the more inspiring stories we have come across recently is that of Marko Goodwin.  Marko has made a generous donation to The Stress Management Society following a recent fundraising campaign, however, that doesn’t in any way highlight […]

The Impact of Stress on Spiritual Wellness Spiritual Wellness is the concept of buying into and subscribing to something beyond ourselves. Spiritual wellness can be completely independent of religion. Spirituality can be religion but religion equally can be completely unspiritual.  When we are stressed, we can often enter autopilot mode, leaving us disconnected and distant from our spiritual purpose. There are several […]

Hey Pausers, Today is the last day of our 30 Day Mindfulness/Pause Challenge and Danielle has provided some useful prompts to help you reflect in preparation for the final session taking place tomorrow.

Hey Pausers, Today Danielle is here to bring calm to your weekend with a light evening meditation.

Hey Pausers, Today Suzy Beaumont is here to check in on your progress and speak about the power of pausing in decision making.

The Impact of Stress on Social Wellness Today we are looking at the importance of social wellness, re-engaging with those around you and creating boundaries. Humans are designed to be social creatures, however, the constant contact from online platforms such as email and social media can leave us feeling drained and distant. It’s important to […]

Hey Pausers, Today we are looking at the importance of creating morning rituals and how they can help you start your day right. We have a few tips about quick and easy actions which will put you in a positive, productive mindset. Wake Up Make sure that you get out of bed as soon as […]

The Physical Impact of Stress When we feel the effects of stress, our body reacts very dramatically, immediately releasing the hormone adrenaline into the bloodstream. Adrenaline increases our heart rate and blood pressure and raises our glucose levels. Cortisol, one of the hormones that provides the body with energy is also produced. Cortisol stimulates fat […]

Hi Pausers, Just a little reminder for you today. This is the last day before the national lockdown and many are feeling slightly stressed and unnerved about the upcoming restrictions. Make sure that you take the time to pause and look after your mental wellbeing during this time.

Yesterday we defined stress and explored the impact it can have on our mental wellbeing. Today we are looking into the effect of stress on our emotions and techniques for improving emotional wellbeing. Emotional and behavioural side effects of stress: Feelings of anger and hostility Eating too much or too little Smoking or drinking more […]

Today marks the start of Stress Awareness Week. This is a valuable opportunity to focus on the importance of good mental health. Despite the significant challenges faced by so many of us, the challenges we are facing have resulted in mental health being deprioritised. Let this week be an opportunity to focus on our wellbeing […]

Hey Pausers, Today we are looking at the importance of living your truth. Our 30-day challenge gives the perfect opportunity for self-reflection.

Hey Pausers, Danielle North is here with some journal prompts to help you find direction and purpose before a new week.

Hey Pausers, Danielle North is here to brighten your weekend with a quick guide to a grounding meditation.

Hi Pausers, Today Suzy Beaumont is here to talk about how to create and maintain long term habits.

Hey Pausers, Today Neil Shah is here to talk to you about the 5 building blocks of wellbeing. Physical Wellness – Are you looking after your physical wellness? Are you exercising, resting, eating well, drinking enough water, etc? Is there anything that you could be doing to improve your physical wellbeing? Mental Wellness – What […]

Hey Pausers, Today we have a quote about the power of silence. All of the techniques we’re shared have been with the goal of helping you to relax, pause and be mindful during this challenging time. We’d love to know how you’re getting on with your 30 Day Challenge and if you have any tips […]

Hi Pausers, Danielle is here to walk you through a simple pause technique which will help you to relax and focus on your breathing. Pause with Upholding Heaven Time: 10 minutes Frequency: As often as you like. Location: At home or at the office. This is particularly good done barefoot in a park or in […]

Hi Pausers, To kick the week off, we have some stress management tips from Neil’s book, the 10-Step Stress Solution. Can you implement any of these steps into your upcoming week?

Hello Pausers, Danielle North is back to give you another meditation technique to try this weekend. This technique is from her book, Sleep Meditations and will help you to unwind and prepare for the week ahead.

Hey Pausers, Today Danielle is teaching an easy morning mediation technique to help you make the most of your weekend. We would love to know how you’re getting on and hear about the benefits of using these techniques to find a pause.

Hey Pausers, Suzy Beaumont is here to remind you about the importance of taking a break. We often need to re-charge, re-coup and have a good rest from our busy lives. The purpose of the Mindfulness/Pause challenge is to find small micro-pauses, meaning you can continue your day feeling refreshed.

Hello Pausers, This morning we have some motivational words from Neil Shah about the importance of unplugging from technology and engaging in what’s going on around you.

Hey Pausers, Today we have a little reminder of your challenge to pause, step back and focus on the important things in life.

Hey Pausers, Today Danielle has shared a Pause Meditation E-Book with lots of handy information. This book details the purpose and benefits of meditation, debunks common myths and provides a simple how-to guide.

Today Neil is here to start your week off with a simple mindfulness technique. Take a few moments out of your day for this quick and easy activity.