" I Came In Like A Wrecking Ball "

Hello You Lovely Lot

How Have you all been ?

Did you miss me .. I missed you ALL ??

Edition 11 ... We have only gone and hit THE Angel Number now — oi oi ??

It’s been a super hot minute, and boy have I got LOADS to fill you in on

Ready for a sneak peek into what’s been happening?

Well Buckle up Buttercups it is about to get MESSSAAAAAYYY !!!

First Up .. Let's deal with the Elephant that is in the room with us .. ANXIETY

?? Anxiety Struggles - Yep it's been lurking

Anxiety can be a sneaky gremlin, even for those of us who live and breathe mental health like myself

I blame Childhood trauma for me .. it's a thorn in my side but also the drive I need to help others

But not ganna lie, It is a daily battle recently and it has been bloody challenging

BUT

With awareness and the techniques that I have now equipped myself with I have been giving it a good old battle

A time when I should have been taking some well deserved time out, I was also dealing with Anxiety and the attacks that come with it

Why am I telling you this .. Well I am ?? authentic and honest in all of my content so why not ?

You can be the expert in the room and still be learning , I am not afraid to admit that

The most important part - The Awareness and the mindfulness techniques that help me to manage and continue to help me out DAILY

• Breathing - HUGE
• Communication - PRIORITY
• Tapping - FOCUSED
• Time out - REQUIRED

Anxiety is a BEAST when untamed .. If it hits you like it does me ,learn to be a little kinder to yourself And FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL - LESS OF WHAT YOU CANNOT ??

Because that last line really helps puts things into perspective

Check out my recent post

Anyway enough about me

https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/kirstybirchworkitwell_from-the-outside-i-look-like-i-have-it-all-activity-7228644523315208192-h_rl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Let's dive into the serious bits and the costs that come with it

The Real Costs of Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace ??

Been hearing a lot about this recently so I am airing it once and for all by delivering a quick reality check for you

The financial impact of poor mental health is not just big it is MASSIVE, Absenteeism, presenteeism and turnover can and DO hit your bottom line daily and they hit it HARD

￡1652 PER PERSON PER YEAR is the average cost in lost, not to mention the cost when it comes to replacing those staff that eventually DO leave ... THOUSANDS we are talking THOUSANDS

For instance let's just take Depression as an example

DID YOU KNOW

?? Depression is the Number 1 Mental Health Issue in the UK?

THAT IT COSTS

??A MINIMUM ￡45 billion annually due to absenteeism, reduced productivity, and staff turnover?

AND IT AFFECTS 1 in 6 workers (at least) experience a mental health problem each year

DID YOU KNOW ?

?? Depressed employees are 20% less productive and contribute to 12.7% of sick days

Adds up doesn't it

IF I HEAR ONE MORE EMPLOYER MOAN ABOUT THEIR CHALLENGES BUT ARE DOING NOTHING ABOUT THEIR WORKPLACE WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH .. I SHALL JUST SCREAM !!! eeek ??

Enough of the shouting , i think I expressed myself enough ...

Do yourself a favour employers ... Get in touch, let's have a chat and look after your people because it PAYS HUGELY !!!

Still on the JUICY BITS ??

We cannot forget what is going on in the world and with that obviously comes

Change and Uncertainty

Let's be fair , we’re all navigating a whirlwind of change and uncertainty right now

So how do you stay grounded in the midst of it all?

Well lucky for you ...

I’ve got some top tips that are going to help you stay resilient and adapt with grace so you don't have to worry yourself finding ways to do so

TIPS THAT DO THE BIZ ??

• Embrace Flexibility - Adapt your plans as circumstances shift, being open to change helps you stay resilient and better manage unexpected twists
• Focus on What You Can Control: Direct your energy towards aspects you can influence, such as your daily routines and responses, rather than stressing over the unpredictable
• Practice Mindfulness: Incorporate mindfulness techniques like meditation or deep breathing to stay centered and reduce stress during turbulent times

WHAT'S TRENDING AT THE MO ?

BURNOUT .. IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ?

?? Burnout is on the Rise

Time to Spot It and Manage It PROPER

Burnout is on the upswing AND the stats that are following are concerning

From fatigue to detachment, recognising the signs early can make a huge difference

Check out my recent post on how you can spot and manage burnout before it takes a toll

https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/kirstybirchworkitwell_burnout-activity-7226472938043023360-IpcE?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

LASTLY

?? Upcoming Wellbeing Way Event: 19th September

Exciting news! Our next The Wellbeing Way - TWW LIVE event is on September 19th in MANCHESTER !!

After the success of our London event we CANNOT WAIT to do it AGAIN !

Tickets are SELLING FAST ??

Snag your tickets for just ￡35 and join us for a day packed with insights and inspiration focused on boosting workplace wellbeing and Mental Health

Speakers, Food, Drinks, Goodie bags, networking, entertainment, and meeting myself Beckie M. in person - YOU CANNOT BEAT IT !!

Massive thanks to our sponsor MANUP? this event wouldn't happen without these guys ??

GRAB YOUR TICKET HERE ??

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Now let's end on a Positive ....

?? My Germany Adventure: A Personal Note

I recently had an amazing time in Germany, catching Adele in concert—what an experience!

Thanks to my husband who surprised me for my 40th birthday ??

Besides the fantastic music, we enjoyed some sightseeing and even went ghost hunting

Anxiety did try to tag along, but the trip was a great reminder that we all face challenges, no matter how seasoned we are

It’s all about how we manage them and keep moving forward, and I grabbed those valuable moments with my husband that was much needed

I recommend everyone takes the time to reconnect with somebody today ??

OFFERS ... I GOT LOADS ???? ??

From Burnout, Change & Uncertainty workshops, Mental health First Aid training to Leadership programmes

I GOT YOU ??

If you workplace is facing challenges with Absenteeism, Presenteeism, Staff retention, Leadership and it is costing you a FORTUNE

Then DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR

Don't go into Q4 with the same mentality .. its brutal and will HELP NOBODY

Nope what you need to do is pretty simple

Get in touch and see what I offer .. THAT IS IT

I bespoke whatever you decide on for your organisation, YOU get the SOLUTION YOU NEED rather than what you think you want and TANGIBLE RESULTS ARE SEEN ALL ROUND ??♀?

Pretty Simple really - The rest is over to you ... ??

Lastly Let's connect ??

What’s been on your mind lately?

How are you handling change and uncertainty in your life or workplace?

Drop me a comment or a message, connect with me on LinkedIn — I’d love to hear your stories and thoughts and you never know you might just get a mention in the next edition ??

Thanks for reading you lovely people

Over and out ??

Kirsty ??