All Guidance pages – Page 3
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GuidanceThe five minute quiz that will make you happier at work
Use this self-discovery tool to uncover your work happiness blockers and help you bring your best self to work.
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Guidance14 ways to bring your best self to work
From carving out some me-time to leaving troubles on the morning commute and the importance of fun, here founders, CEOs and senior retail leaders share their suggestions for getting the most out of the working day.
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GuidanceWellbeing 101: rebuild your career confidence after missing out on promotion
Feeling crushed after being passed over for promotion? We asked the experts for advice to help you bounce back.
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GuidanceWellbeing 101: how to break the worry cycle
While a certain amount of worry is normal when you’re stuck in a worry loop, it can be hard to see a way out. We asked the experts for advice to help you break the cycle.
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GuidanceFive ways sound can help you sleep
Coloured noise or guided meditation? Nature sounds, soundscapes or sleep stories? Cut through the noise with our pick of the best sleep helpers that use sound to help you drop off.
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GuidanceTen ways to exercise your brain
Just like our bodies, our brains benefit from exercise and the more different ways we exercise them, the better. After all, you wouldn’t just do bicep curls on one arm and expect your whole body to be healthy.
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GuidanceIt’s time to come together and tackle domestic abuse.
Employers don’t just have a responsibility to look out for their employees’ wellbeing while they’re at work. To support businesses who want to make a difference, our retail industry against domestic abuse (RIADA) campaign brings together retailers who are pushing for change within the industry.
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GuidanceHow to manage exam stress
Whether it’s SATS, GCSEs, Highers, A Levels, or something else, exams can feel overwhelming. The team at Kooth; an online, mental health and wellbeing service for children and young people, share their best advice.
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GuidanceWhat to do for a child in a mental health crisis
Many parents feel helpless in the face of a mental health emergency, so knowing where to turn for professional support is vital.
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GuidanceWellbeing activities for all the family
Make the most of family time with ideas to keep kids and teens entertained during the winter months.
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GuidanceHow to talk to your children about world news
It can be difficult to know how to talk to children about the frightening things happening in the world. Read on for top tips on how to talk to your children about the news and advice from parents.
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GuidanceSupporting your child through exam stress
Exam season can be a stressful time for students and as a parent, it’s natural to want to make it easier. You don’t need to be a maths genius or speak fluent French to help, there are plenty of ways you can provide support, encouragement and motivation.
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GuidanceSix ways to support children’s mental health
Whether they’re navigating emotional changes or facing pre-exam stress, here’s how to help children and teenagers stay mentally well.
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GuidanceWhat to do if you’re concerned about a child’s mental health
Spotting the signs early and responding appropriately is the best way to safeguard a child’s wellbeing. Here, the experts explain how.
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GuidanceTake five: how to look after yourself when supporting others
When you’re supporting someone else, it’s important to look after yourself too. Alexandra Clegg, wellbeing trainer at the Retail Trust, shares tips on how to take care of yourself when supporting others.
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GuidanceRespect retail 2022
Many colleagues across the UK are facing customer abuse daily. Let’s #RespectRetail and stop the intolerance epidemic.
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GuidanceTake a breath: quick fire stress relief techniques to try now
The busiest months in the retail calendar are fast approaching. Combined with the ongoing cost of living crisis and the usual chaos of the festive period, it’s a time of year when our stress levels can sometimes feel a bit out of control.
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GuidanceTake five: how to support a colleague in need
From practicing watchful waiting to making sure you have the necessary space and time to have a conversation, Andrea Woodside, wellbeing training lead at the Retail Trust shares practical advice to follow when you think a colleague is struggling.
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GuidanceWellbeing 101: how to cope with seasonal loneliness
The pressure to be living your best life can make feelings of loneliness seem so much worse over the festive period. We asked the experts for advice to help you through the season.
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GuidanceWellbeing 101: how to find balance when work and life have left you exhausted
Adding extra shifts at work to an already busy diary is a fast track to burnout. We asked the experts for advice to help you find balance when life gets busy.