Welcome to the first edition of In Equilibrium in 2010, we’ve noticed the mornings are definitely getting lighter and hopefully we'll also have some warmer temperatures to look forward to … and not just for those lucky people who have booked a spring break abroad!

In this edition, as well as all our regular features, we introduce you to a course we have recently developed; launch our new Ask the Expert section; and provide a link to some research which explains why telling your boss what you think of them is good for your health.

In Equilibrium News

Managers Managing Change Course
We have recently developed this new course which has been designed to offer managers a greater understanding of change, together with introducing them to a range of practical change management tools which can be used to develop a change management development plan.  Read more here http://in-equilibrium.co.uk/assets/files/Managers-Managing-Change.pdf

Testimonials Page
Whenever we look for a new supplier, we always like to check out their references.  In order to make it as easy as possible for you to see what our customers think of us, we regularly update our What Our Clients Say page and are only too happy to provide references on request.  View our testimonials here http://in-equilibrium.co.uk/who-we-work-with/testimonials

Managing Preferences Page
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Stress Tip

Our tip this edition concerns social relationships and offers a suggestion to anyone who would like to enhance or improve theirs.  Read our latest tip to reduce your stress here ... http://in-equilibrium.co.uk/resources/hints-and-tips

Ask the Expert

In our new section we plan to feature a question from one of our readers, which we feel may be of interest to others, together with an answer from one of our consultants.

Question
“Do you have any tips which would help me get out of bed on the first alarm in the morning, rather than stealing another ten minutes in the warm, which is enough to throw my morning routine out of kilter?”

This edition’s answer has been provided by Dr David Mason Brown who runs various lifestyle, energy and well-being courses, view his profile and course details on our website here … http://in-equilibrium.co.uk/about/our-consultants/dr-david-mason-brown

Read Dr Mason Brown’s answer and expert tips here … http://in-equilibrium.co.uk/news/articles/ask-the-expert

If you would like to have a question answered in a future edition, please email it to us at training@in-equilibrium.co.uk

Resources

Why are we happy?
In this short talk, the psychologist and author Dan Gilbert says our beliefs about what will make us happy are often wrong and, supported by intriguing research, he argues that our brains systematically misjudge what will make us happy.
View his talk here … http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_asks_why_are_we_happy.html

Managing Change
Guide on how to manage change in an organisation produced by Envirowise and the Government Office for the South West.  It includes four factors of success and a one page downloadable change management matrix for management team discussions on how the organisation is performing, allowing weak areas to be identified.
Read more here … http://www.oursouthwest.com/SusBus/mggchange.pdf

Amanda's Column

Amanda discovers that there’s a positive to every negative story, including the ones about the recent harsh winter weather.  Read her column here
http://www.in-equilibrium.co.uk/subscribe/newsletter-back-issues/amandas-column

Stress in the News

Telling your boss what you think of them is good for your health
According to research carried out and presented at the British Psychological Society’s Division of Occupational Psychology Annual Conference last month.  Read more … http://www.bps.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/releases$/division-of-occupational-psychology/telling-your-boss-what-you-think-of-them-is-good-for-your-health.cfm

“Fit Notes” to replace “Sick Notes”
With the change due to take place on 6 April 2010, this article includes more detail of what this will mean for employers, employees and medical professionals.  Read more … http://www.mms.co.uk/EPB/html/article.asp?articleID=1004

NHS Stressline launched on 30 Dec 2009
Part of the Government’s Talking Therapies Programme and manned by trained advisors, the Stressline has been launched to help people facing debt, housing or employment worries.
Read more … http://www.ehiprimarycare.com/news/5508/nhs_stressline_to_help_with_debt_worries

… and finally …

For those of you who may feel a little cynicism towards that fast approaching romantic date on the February calendar, we found a little light reading from 2005 which still seems relevant today and put a smile on our faces.  Read more … http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/columnists/miles-kington/valentines-day-makes-me-reach-for-a-gun-482418.html

 Quotations

“I have learnt silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strange, I am ungrateful to these teachers.”
Kahlil Gibran
Lebanese Artist, Poet and Writer
(1883 – 1931)

“Failure is the opportunity to begin again but more intelligently”
Henry Ford
Founder Ford Motor Company
(1863 – 1947)

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Missed a Newsletter?
If you missed any of our past few editions, you can catch up on them by following this link: http://www.in-equilibrium.co.uk/subscribe/newsletter-back-issues

You may also be interested in the following courses we have available:

Tools and Techniques for Individuals
http://www.in-equilibrium.co.uk/assets/files/Tools-and-Techniques.pdf

Developing Resilience in Managers
http://www.in-equilibrium.co.uk/assets/files/Developing-Resilience-In-Managers.pdf

Bullying and Harassment : Raising Awareness
http://www.in-equilibrium.co.uk/assets/files/Bullying-Awareness.pdf

Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter, your comments and suggestions are always welcome.