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This Article covers a list of places to seek support for the current cost of living crisis.

There are so many advertised ways to lose weight that it can become confusing as to where to start. The current trends seem to be Intermittent Fasting (IF), Ketosis and the Carnivore diet to name just a few. Are these sustainable over a long period though? In my opinion, they are not. If you are trying, have tried, or thinking about losing weight; you are not alone.

“My life is the complete opposite of everything I wanted it to be. Every instinct I have in every aspect of life—be it something to wear, something to eat—it’s all been wrong.” You might remember this classic scene from Season 5 of the series Seinfeld. George Castanza has entered the diner, dejected about the trajectory of his life.

With UK inflation at a 40-year high and the price of everyday goods such as food, energy and petrol skyrocketing, the cost-of-living crisis is having a huge impact on employee wellbeing. The State of Financial Wellbeing report found that 96% of employees have seen their living costs rise and 70% are now worrying more about money, with 76% suffering a decline in their mental health as a result.

The term “quiet quitting” emerged early in 2022 on social media to describe the phenomenon of workers refusing to go above and beyond at their jobs and instead simply meeting those jobs’ basic requirements. Typically these workers hailed from fields known for under-compensating extra employee efforts and encouraging hustle cultures that left little time for finding meaning, purpose, or cultivating relationships outside of work.

We are hugely lucky to live and work in Dorset with the wide variety of opportunities to connect with our unique natural and semi-natural green spaces. From our urban parks to nature reserves, country parks to coast and beaches, rivers to country footpaths, and garden spaces. In this piece, Maria Clarke, Dorset Local Nature Partnership Manager, sheds more light on the ICS nature-based wellbeing offer and the experiences of staff who have benefitted it.

Do you have a harsh inner critical voice? Most of us do! Scientific research shows that self-compassion is a protective factor for our mental health and wellbeing whilst nourishing our happiness. This 20-minute podcast explores self-compassion, its benefits, and how to cultivate it. Included is a short mindful self-compassion meditation based on the pioneering work of Drs Kristin Neff and Chris Germer.

Open your eyes to the true world of what posture is and the positive impact it can have on us, both emotionally and physically. This video is the fourth in the four part series covering Mind.

Open your eyes to the true world of what posture is and the positive impact it can have on us, both emotionally and physically. This video is the third in the four-part series covering Sleep.

Open your eyes to the true world of what posture is and the positive impact it can have on us, both emotionally and physically. This video is the second in the four part series covering standing.

Open your eyes to the true world of what posture is and the positive impact it can have on us, both emotionally and physically. This video is the first in the four part series covering sitting.

This two part series will take you though how to help with back pain at work.