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Take 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.
To help, we’ve gathered a team of experts to get you and your finances in peak shape ahead of the peak season. There are simple steps and techniques for everything from in-the-moment stress relief, to where to go to get support if you’re struggling. There’s financial help too including top tips to help you pay your next bill and a round-up of the best up-to-the-minute money advice to help ease the pressure, whatever your circumstances. Plus, if you have more time, there are more in-depth ways to manage stress and build resilience to help get you through the busiest season and beyond.
Browse our resources for simple steps and techniques for everything from in-the-moment stress relief, to where to go to get support if you’re struggling.
Mindlessness versus mindfulness (and why you need both in your life)
Want to boost your wellbeing? Chances are you’ve been recommended mindfulness. The act of being in the present moment has loads of benefits, not least calming our busy multi-tasking minds.
Take five: find the right support if you’re struggling
It can be difficult to know where to turn if you’re struggling with your mental health. Cliff Lee, director of wellbeing services at the Retail Trust, explains how to get the support you need.
Six money-saving websites to bookmark now
If you’re feeling confused about your finances, you’re certainly not alone – but these six experts are here to help you feel more money-savvy.
Wellbeing 101: self-care and stress relief for busy people
Between demanding jobs and hectic home lives many of us feel stressed and depleted at the end of the day and struggle to make time for self-care. We asked the experts for advice on how you can make time for yourself and speedy stress-relievers for when pressure is high and time is short.
Ten quick ways to lower stress levels in under five minutes
Whether you’ve just had a run-in with a tricky customer or feel rising stress just before a big meeting, there isn’t always time to implement long-term stress solutions so here are some quick and easy tactics to help you in the moment.
How to pay your next bill
Whether it’s related to the cost of living crisis, a sign of mounting debts or you’re simply a little short of money, it’s sometimes hard to keep on top of your day-to-day finances. So, follow our top tips for balancing the books as quickly and satisfactorily as possible.
Take five: how to stay safe in store
Verbal abuse from customers can be frightening and stressful. Cliff Lee, director of wellbeing services at the Retail Trust, explains how to stay safe and look out for your colleagues.
Five ways to lower stress in under five minutes
Fast in-the-moment calming techniques for when you feel your stress levels rising.
The seven signs of burnout and five ways to restore balance
The result of a combination of factors, burnout is a state of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion. Together Fest speaker, Jayne Morris, explains how to recognise the signs of burnout and bring balance back to your life.
How stressed do you feel?
Please choose the answers that best describe your thoughts and feelings during the past month.
How to turn busy into balance
Life coach Sara Cameron explores being busy, why we become busy, and what we can do to feel less overwhelmed and more balanced.
Understanding stress and why it’s important to address it early
One common myth surrounding stress is that it’s an illness. Unchecked, sustained stress of any kind can cause us to develop mental and physical health problems which is why it’s so important to address stress before it overwhelms you.
Understanding burnout
Many of us use the term burnout to describe feeling fed-up or stressed. But burnout goes well beyond that, and at its most severe can cause us to feel unable to respond to even the most basic of tasks. Anyone can reach burnout but there are steps that you can take to avoid it all together.
Understanding Burnout | Andrea Woodside
Many of us use the term burnout to describe feeling fed-up or stressed. But burnout goes well beyond that, and at its most severe can cause us to feel unable to respond to even the most basic of tasks.
17 ways to boost your resilience
During challenging times we need resilience more than ever. But what is it and how do we get it?
“I thought I couldn’t cope, until the Retail Trust showed me how.”
When Chris Stoddart, 43, suffered a panic attack at work, he found himself walking out – but a Retail Trust counsellor helped him find his way back.
Customer resources
Stress relief resources
The Retail Trust offers a range of resources about stress relief to help you support your employees.