De-frazzle

20/11/2025

More people are adopting the “let them” approach in their lives, including at work.
Here’s a look at the pros and cons of applying “let them” in the NHS.

19/11/2025

If you’re lining up speakers for your next NHS conference, masterclass or workshop, a session on helping staff de-frazzle their NHS roles could be worth considering.

The NHS can be a challenging place to work, so giving staff the tools and techniques to support them in reducing stress and overwhelm can only be a good thing.

The illustration below shows what I can cover if you decide to invite me along, but here’s a snapshot of why this topic is so important:
👉High levels of stress are associated with errors that can harm patient care, and in the acute sector it is associated with higher levels of mortality. (Michael West)
👉Chronic work stress is associated with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, heart attacks, addictions, cancer, diabetes, and more severe mental health problems including depression. (Michael West).
👉In the NHS the most reported reason for sickness absence is anxiety, stress, depression, and other psychiatric illnesses. (NHS Digital)

The NHS has an amazing dedicated workforce. Caring for staff wellbeing is key to maintaining the exceptional work they do every day.

If you would like to know more, drop me a message, and we can either have a chat or I can send you a speaker pack.

18/11/2025

Here’s my accountability week 44.
Last lake swim of the year – it was very, very cold! 🥶🥶🥶
Soon recovered after a full Sunday dinner Ellerton Lakeside Cafe cafe 😀

17/11/2025

How to be happier at work – recent research explores the contributors to a good working life. Published in Author: Marianna Pogosyan.

6 keys to satisfaction, meaning, and psychological richness.

14/11/2025

Happy Friday folks 😀

13/11/2025

It's World Kindness Day today.

It's easy to fall short on kindness because we’re busy, tired, or distracted. But every small act matters. Let’s choose kindness today (and tomorrow) 💙

13/11/2025

We talk a lot about psychological safety at work, but what about with ourselves? 🤔
Take the quiz and see what your answers tell you. 👇👇👇
I failed miserably, so I have lots to work on!

12/11/2025

Looking for a speaker for your next NHS conference, masterclass or workshop?

I provide practical tools and approaches designed to reduce workplace stress, increase wellbeing, and make every working day less frazzled.
Below is some of the feedback I have received 👇👇👇

If you would like to know more, drop me a message, and we can either have a chat or I can send you a speaker pack.

11/11/2025

Here’s my accountability week 44.

I have done several lovely things this week, but unfortunately, they have been overshadowed by lots of small stressors, so I’m left feeling less than recharged.

It made me think of this post I wrote last year, where the message is that we should never underestimate the impact of microstressors, and we should intentionally focus on removing them if we want to reduce stress in our lives.

Hoping this coming week will be better!

11/11/2025

How is November working out for you so far? 🤔💭
If you’re not feeling on top form, maybe it’s time to try No-vember! 👇👇👇

10/11/2025

Just came across this and thought the January course might be of interest.
NHS England: Online course – nurturing compassionate and inclusive NHS cultures.
To find out more:

NHS England » Online course – nurturing compassionate and inclusive NHS cultures

10/11/2025

Interesting read.
This article highlights that many leaders see themselves as open to innovation, yet the signals they send often tell a different story.

Many leaders talk about innovation but unintentionally reward safety. Real progress happens when curiosity, learning, and experimentation are genuinely valued.