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In Equilibrium Newsletter – Spring 2021 edition

By Amanda Furness | 10 May 2021

The latest edition of our quarterly newsletter includes listening tips, an ask the expert on tackling challenging online behaviours whilst maintaining team spirit, as well as many other health in the workplace resources.

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It may be cold outside but our Winter newsletter aims to give a rosy glow

By Amanda Furness | 09 February 2021

This edition of In Equilibrium includes:
• Details of a new facilitated 2-hour course to stimulate joint action planning within teams working together in a virtual environment
• Some tips to help calm us when we feel anxious
• Dr Karla Benske, trainer and coach, answering a burning question relating to unconscious bias training
• A reminder of some of the amazing acts of kindness, compassion and empathy from around the world last year

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Autumn newsletter aims to be a haven of positivity and calm

By Amanda Furness | 06 November 2020

This edition of In Equilibrium includes:
• A motivational wellbeing tip
• Details of a new stress management in-house course for our current times
• Links to our most recent blog articles
• Specialist trainer, Karen Barr explains how learning mindful techniques may benefit work performance
• Links to helpful toolkits, resources, and articles
• And finally, an inspiring story which illustrates why we should never give up on our dreams

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Summer 2020 newsletter includes tips for managing stress whilst homeworking

By Amanda Furness | 29 July 2020

This edition of In Equilibrium includes:
• A self-care tip to benefit our overall wellbeing
• Details of the most recent articles on our blog including “Examples of the key characteristics of a resilient manager”
• Are you and your team homeworking? Trainer Sue Butterfield offers tips to recognise & manage stress in team members
• Links to helpful toolkits, resources and articles
• And finally … some creativity that made us smile during lockdown!

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Spring 2020 newsletter offers sleep tips & coaching case studies

By Amanda Furness | 06 March 2020

This edition of In Equilibrium includes:
• A stress management tip reminding us of the link between our brain and our guts.
• Details of the most recent articles on our blog including “What is the role of a mental health first aider?”
• Are you sleep deprived? Trainer Michelle Spirit provides practical tips and advice on how to get a restful night’s sleep.
• Links to helpful resources including a new guide for people managers to deal with conflict at work.
• And finally … why we should, on occasion, take time to consider what may be behind a strange dream.

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Practical tips and advice on protecting team wellbeing in our Autumn 2019 newsletter

By Amanda Furness | 15 November 2019

This edition of In Equilibrium also includes:
• Some practical tips for having good quality conversations about mental health at work
• The benefits of building ‘giving’ into your self-care routine
• Some relevant resources include a workplace wellbeing white paper

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Centenary newsletter includes an article about recovery from mental ill health

By Amanda Furness | 02 August 2019

This edition of In Equilibrium also includes:
• A look at micro-inequities and their impact in the workplace
• Recent blog articles on mindfulness initiatives and dementia awareness training
• A tip which may help improve your self-talk
• Trainer Dawn Hardman answers a question on recovery from mental ill health in our Ask the Expert
• Some relevant resources include tools for managing work related stress
• Practical tips for re-setting your internal clock if you are a night owl

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Newsletter 99 includes – Leaveism: an explanation & some practical tips to reduce it

By Amanda Furness | 10 May 2019

This edition of In Equilibrium includes:
• What is ‘leaveism’ and how can it be reduced in an organisation
• The value of non-judgemental listening in the workplace
• Tips for applying the law of diminishing returns
• An Ask the Expert on becoming a workplace Mental Health First Aider
• Some relevant resources focusing on mental health & wellbeing at work
• A short paws for thought

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Newsletter 98 – Discover the importance of developing a growth mindset

By Amanda Furness | 01 March 2019

This edition of In Equilibrium includes:
• Details of our new Growth Mindset Course
• Gaslighting in the workplace and other recent blog articles
• A mental wellbeing tip
• Using Mindset Theory to Guide Success – a guest article
• Some relevant resources
• Why you might want to get those vocal chords in orders

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Newsletter 97 – includes an Ask the Expert on how organisations can support staff wellbeing

By Amanda Furness | 30 November 2018

The 20th anniversary edition of In Equilibrium includes:
• In Equilibrium News – we look back over the high’s and low’s of our double decade
• A Stress & Wellbeing Tip – our latest tip offers some suggestions for those of us who are affected by the lack of daylight during the winter months
• Ask the Expert – looks at how an organisation can support staff to increase their wellbeing
• Links to relevant external resources and articles that may be of interest
• And Finally – a heartwarming story of what it’s like to prevent a suicide

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