by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Feb 14, 2022 | Thoughts
Oxytocin, otherwise known as ‘the love hormone’, is a small brain chemical that has some very big jobs. Oxytocin has been coined the “love hormone” for good reason—you know those warm and fuzzy feelings you get when you cuddle a puppy, hug a friend,...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Feb 8, 2022 | Thoughts
I’m talking about ‘self-care’ that overused cliched term that is bandied around social media in a ‘light a candle, pour yourself a bubble bath’ and all will be well kind of way. Does that irritate anyone else as much as it does me? Whenever I ask clients...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Jan 3, 2022 | Thoughts
Before you jump into the hustle and bustle of another 12 months of your life, why not take a little time to slow down and reflect? A pen, paper, and a quiet space with no distractions are all you need. The 110-Year-Old You Tal Ben-Shahar, a leader in the field of...
by Kerri Summers | Nov 30, 2021 | Thoughts
Much of the work we see to support working parents focuses on new parents or parents of very young children, but being a working parent doesn’t end there. Never has this been more apparent than during the pandemic and as we emerge from it. Whilst coaching parents...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Nov 29, 2021 | Thoughts
Burnout is often a rolling edge of reality for working parents. Combining a demanding work life with caring for children is a big ask for all of the reasons you will know too well. It’s also true that some of us maybe more wired for burnout than others. Consider the...
by Kerri Summers | Nov 16, 2021 | Thoughts
Our sister company, The Parent Company has been working with Family Networks for over 20 years delivering thousands of talks on everything in the parenting cycle from being pregnant at work to caring for elderly relatives. The talks have always gone down well and yet...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | May 13, 2021 | Thoughts
Be honest: How much time do you spend staring at a screen each day? Our increasing reliance on technology means many of us are spending ever less time outdoors—even as we have shown this week that scientists are compiling enormous evidence of the value of getting out...
by Kerri Summers | May 13, 2021 | Thoughts
A large body of research exists on the psychological and physiological benefits of interaction with nature. However, getting out in nature isn’t always viable. Digital nature which allows us to experience nature in a simulated environment can provide a practical and...
by Kerri Summers | May 13, 2021 | Thoughts
A new study from Microsoft’s Human Factors Lab explains why back-to-back virtual meetings drain us and how important a short 10 minute break can be to alleviate build-up of stress. The study compared the brainwaves of 14 participants who attended 4 x 30 minute...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | May 11, 2021 | Thoughts
How do you feel when you’re out in nature? Whether it’s a walk in a city park, or out in the countryside, rain, or shine. How does your whole being feel? How long does it take to get a dose of nature high enough to make people say they feel healthy and have a strong...
