https://www.thisisarise.co.uk/blog daily 0.75 2020-06-16 https://www.thisisarise.co.uk/blog/how-do-you-maintain-an-effective-mind-set-for-navigating-a-longer-term-lockdown monthly 0.5 2020-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3c6b0be4a0fe4bf8752d5d/1586878259328-SR1QWOA49SIPH9EAMGXU/and%252Bbreathee.jpg Blog - How do you maintain an effective mindset for navigating a longer term lockdown? - With the office culture on pause, how can we recognise who needs support? Interacting with people in a shared workspace is the glue that holds a team together. You can read body language, understand behaviour and offer face to face support to those that are struggling. Whilst virtual group meetings serve a purpose, it’s a very challenging space for people to reveal their true feelings, miscommunications and frustrations can easily arise online and some voices may be lost as others vie to be heard. These problems only intensify when people log off, when it’s even harder to gauge how people really are. A designated, small and supportive space for a weekly check in is one solution. Where the work agenda is set firmly aside and people can connect on a human level. A buddy system is also effective, each person has a designated colleague to check in with – this allows a personal connection to develop outside group dynamics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3c6b0be4a0fe4bf8752d5d/1586879119408-BVGFD0513RNEVOD28CMA/roman-kraft-WOzVqzpScrk-unsplash.jpg Blog - How do you maintain an effective mindset for navigating a longer term lockdown? - How do we shift out of crisis mode and keep open and creative? Businesses have responded and adapted to home working at an impressive rate, huge operational changes were made in a matter of days and weeks, that would’ve normally taken months or years. Organisations are establishing new, effective ways of working, but this relies on people staying open, curious and flexible. However, it is inevitable that stress and anxiety levels will increase. This causes the pre-frontal cortex to close down– the area of the brain that is responsible for problem solving, decision making and open thinking. It’s important therefore at this time to use mindfulness, meditation and techniques to lower our stress response, as well as finding ways to boost our creativity and stay open. Engaging in a creative task not only focuses our attention on to the present moment (in turn reducing feelings of anxiety and stress), but it also stimulates the higher brain promoting adaptable and flexible cognition. You can try hosting a timed drawing challenge with your team at the start of your next meeting, or perhaps freeing up an hour one afternoon to allow employees to pursue their own creative outlet. Cooking, creative writing, dancing, craft making, and photography are just some ideas of how we can get creative and shift how our minds operate. https://www.thisisarise.co.uk/blog/how-can-we-ride-the-wave-of-uncertainty-that-surrounds-us monthly 0.5 2020-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3c6b0be4a0fe4bf8752d5d/1588610405461-XY17XA0BW4QM8O84XHYP/jon-tyson-5rT4iuKts8Q-unsplash.jpg Blog - How can we ride the wave of uncertainty that surrounds us? - 2) Accept what you can’t change and focus on what you can This may feel like a mammoth ask, so to break it down try this exercise; Draw two large circles on a piece of paper. In the outer circle write down things out of your control, like how long lockdown will last, or what Boris will say next. In the inner circle write down things that are in your control. Take a moment to really reflect on this. Your thoughts, what you say, your behaviour, and how you respond and react are all part of this circle. Next time you notice your thoughts are drifting into the outer circle, take a moment of pause and then consciously shift your focus onto something in the inner circle. This calms the mind as it feels on safer, more assured ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3c6b0be4a0fe4bf8752d5d/1588610164033-TN8DX3X5XTMWJLZ30A0A/dayne-topkin-u4bZQUeo2Q8-unsplash.jpg Blog - How can we ride the wave of uncertainty that surrounds us? - 5) Be kind to yourself When dealing with uncertainty it’s inevitable to feel a bit wobbly, and that’s ok. Try not to compare yourself with how other people are coping, or what other businesses are doing, that will only drive up the negative internal chatter and self-doubts. Instead really tune in to what’s going on for you and what you need. This may mean you have to lower your expectations, switch up your routine, or actively boost your energy with a task you love. Self-kindness isn’t just about having a bubble bath or hugging a tree, it’s about effective self-management! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3c6b0be4a0fe4bf8752d5d/1588609724407-35CCEOUQOZ5AT44LP7VD/jon-tyson-hhq1Lxtuwd8-unsplash.jpg Blog - How can we ride the wave of uncertainty that surrounds us? - As humans, our brains HATE uncertainty. Its primary function is survival, and we’ve been hard wired to maximise reward and minimise threat, so when an uncertain situation arises the brain doesn’t know how to process the information. It’s not surprising, therefore, that the unpredictability of Coronavirus and the ifs and buts of how we’ll transition out of lockdown, are causing a surge of emotions and worry we’ve not experienced before. So how do we hack our minds to be able to cope with all the unknowns we’re faced with? Jon Kabat-Zinn (a pioneer of mindfulness in medicine) says ‘You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf’. So here’s 5 effective techniques to help you ride the wave of uncertainty; https://www.thisisarise.co.uk/blog/three-questions-you-should-be-asking-to-protect-the-wellbeing-of-your-people monthly 0.5 2020-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3c6b0be4a0fe4bf8752d5d/1592319236008-REDEP13NTXLZIINWRELP/kleiton-silva-EcQmN_ZLOlk-unsplash.jpg Blog - Three questions you should be asking to protect the wellbeing of your people - Do we truly understand what our people are feeling, and fearing? Whilst regular check-ins are proving effective it can still be challenging to get a true reflection of your team’s wellbeing from afar. Particularly if your teams are disjointed due to the nature of project work, or the variety of their roles - someone working from home, may feel very differently to someone going on a shoot. One way of gaining invaluable insight is through a wellness audit. Carried out by a third party, they use surveys and insight interviews to gauge how everyone (including freelancers) are feeling, how they’re functioning and what they’re fearing – all of which impact wellbeing. From the data collated you can build a responsive wellbeing plan that will best support the challenges and issues people are facing. Perhaps a sleep specialist is needed, or people need new skills to help manage all the uncertainty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3c6b0be4a0fe4bf8752d5d/1592320134481-SFHOPBB92NFQK20P53DE/main+or+retreats+sunset+peeople.jpg Blog - Three questions you should be asking to protect the wellbeing of your people https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3c6b0be4a0fe4bf8752d5d/1592319566940-QG86ITB1NQFAV9G6CZSD/sanni-sahil-r-WFiYhptDk-unsplash.jpg Blog - Three questions you should be asking to protect the wellbeing of your people - What actions can we take to actively improve wellbeing? The Film and TV Charity's landmark research showed that 9 in 10 people in the industry have experienced mental health problems. Contributing factors are a lack of control on working hours, feelings of isolation, a culture of 'toughness' and an absence of support. These have all been exacerbated in lockdown, so it's more important than ever to find additional ways of developing wellbeing. https://www.thisisarise.co.uk/about daily 0.75 2020-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3c6b0be4a0fe4bf8752d5d/1590167576905-DLM4MNY7KBWB4EF0NEXK/IMG_2033.jpg About - I’m Katrina Hession, the founder of Arise I set up this business having experienced the power of mindfulness and movement therapies to help people lead happier and healthier lives. My personal journey is all too familiar! In 2015, after 12 years working as a freelancer in TV production, latterly as a series producer on programmes for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, I had a burnout, experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. The long hours and pressures of delivering high quality projects on time and on budget had finally taken their toll. I set out on a journey to make significant changes to try and realign myself (how new age, I know!). I discovered two guiding beacons - mindfulness and yoga. This equipped me with a deeper understanding of myself, the ability to tune into what I needed, and crucially, to develop new habits and tools for better managing the busy, pressured life of producing TV shows. I’ve since qualified as a Mindfulness trainer from The Mindfulness Exchange (a spin off from The University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre), and I’m trained and accredited with The Yoga Alliance to teach yoga and meditation. 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We work together to understand the main challenges or what areas you’d like to explore. We then speak to the individuals in your company and use a mix of diagnostic tools and face to face insight interviews. We crunch the data, scratch our heads and analyse the main emerging themes and trends to produce a bespoke wellness report. This quickly gets you to the root of any issues, provides a focus for change, and gives your workforce a voice – a powerful way to empower teams to do their best work. https://www.thisisarise.co.uk/one-to-ones daily 0.75 2020-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3c6b0be4a0fe4bf8752d5d/1584031435610-514VZEVJWA9HVPTAUY1Y/behind-of-woman-gesturing-6385.jpg One to ones - What’s involved? Individual sessions are tailor made just for you, so they’ll start with a short consultation call to understand what you’re looking for. We can guide you through the key themes and practices of mindfulness, integrate movement, or delve deeper into topics such as stress management, resilience, gratitude or how to manage your energy and wellbeing. The range is broad but the focus is deep, with your personal needs acting as the compass for our work together. Get in touch if you want an informal chat about what we can offer or how sessions work. https://www.thisisarise.co.uk/mindful-movement daily 0.75 2020-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3c6b0be4a0fe4bf8752d5d/1583341033758-KWVETARDBGW946TF5CMS/P1070881.jpg Mindful movement - What do the sessions entail? Can’t touch your toes or stand on your head? No problem, each session is designed to be open to all abilities as we believe yoga is for everyone not just bendy Wendys! The classes are creative, fun and draw on cutting edge anatomy in movement. Sessions range from 30 mins to 1 hour. 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