Megan - Health Promotion Specialist October 3, 2018 Pimp your porridge – have you heard of the Golden Spurtle? Us Scots know how to do a good breakfast – and no, I don’t mean a fry-up. In fact we’re the only country in the world to have a competition dedicated to the best porridge making skills in the land … Continue reading →
Guest blogger: Dave Bertin - CHSS Voices Scotland Lead September 21, 2018 Emotional Intelligence – what is it and why is it important? We often talk about people’s intelligence in terms of how clever they are, the number of qualifications, the knowledge they have or just a general sense of their mental standing. But that is just one form of our intelligence. Emotional … Continue reading →
Guest blogger: Dave Bertin - CHSS Voices Scotland Lead August 20, 2018 Building resilience in the workplace (and for life!) The concept of resilience has gained attention recently. Sadly because it seems that more people are often feeling stressed and worn out. When we are worn out, we are less able to cope with what life throws at us, so … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist August 3, 2018 Get your fibre fix (and reduce the risk of stroke, diabetes and heart disease!) Fibre (also known as roughage) is an essential part of our diet but most adults in Scotland aren’t eating enough. In fact, most of us need to double our intake! Find out what fibre is, benefits of increasing your intake … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist July 13, 2018 Build the perfect lunch with our quick n’ easy 4 step guide Work lunches don’t have to be boring. With summer on our doorstep it’s an easy time of the year to pick healthy choices with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables available. But what makes up a healthy lunch? Follow our … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist June 22, 2018 The low down on caffeine – how addicted are you? That ‘buzz’ you get from a cup of coffee or energy drink comes from the caffeine content in these drinks. Caffeine makes us feel more alert and reduces tiredness but you can have too much of a good thing. Read … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist June 1, 2018 Should you introduce Fika into your workplace?  Fi…what?! I think our Scandi neighbours might be onto something special. Hint: it involves cinnamon buns and drinking coffee with colleagues ... you’ll want to find out about this special break in your workday. What is Fika? Fika is a … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist May 11, 2018 Ever thought that sleeping at work could be a good thing? Have you ever thought about sneaking off for a nap at work? Yes… Well perhaps you should. Studies suggest that a nap can improve alertness, performance and reduce mistakes. Perhaps there is something we can learn from our European neighbours … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist April 27, 2018 Managing stress in the workplace 1 in every 6 workers in Scotland experiences problems related to mental health or stress. Everyone feels stressed or anxious sometimes. It is a normal part of life. But feeling stressed a lot of the time can be bad for … Continue reading →
Guest blogger: Caitrian Guthrie - CHSS Heart-E Project Manager March 29, 2018 Digital danger! Do you need a digital detox? #unplugged I am old enough to remember the days when the only phones we had were landlines, when multiple people in an office shared one computer (that was so large it took up half the desk space) and when the only … Continue reading →