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Workplace Health, it Matters Now More Than Ever

Workplace Health, it Matters Now More Than Ever

As Occupational Therapists, we know just how important workplace health is. 

Pre COVID-19, workplace health was not commonly spoken about. However, since the beginning of the pandemic and the huge rise in working from home, it’s really taken to the spotlight, especially as its all too easy to mask our wellbeing behind a screen.

What is […]

2021-02-25T12:46:00+00:00February 25th, 2021|Mental Health, Tips|

Why Not to Set New Years Resolutions

Why Not to Set New Years Resolutions

In this blog, I will explain why you should not set resolutions but instead set goals. 

Hello everyone and welcome back!  

I want to start this blog off by saying I hope you all had a somewhat enjoyable Christmas. It certainly didn’t feel as magical as usual. I welcomed 2021 with open arms although

2021-01-08T15:20:15+00:00January 8th, 2021|Tips|

Coping With Christmas 2020

Coping with Christmas 2020

As we approach Christmas 2020, I have to say I am not met with the same level of excitement as usual. There is no doubt that this year, Christmas will be very different for all of us. However, Christmas is swiftly followed by the new year, and 2021 may seem like a world away right now, but a new year brings […]

2020-12-11T13:20:22+00:00December 11th, 2020|Tips|

Our New Podcast – Carry on Kate

The Launch of Carry on Kate – The Podcast

We have some exciting news, we are launching a podcast! This is a project that Kate and her team have been really excited to share. With many months of planning and preparation, we are almost ready to launch.  

Carry on Kate will be available to stream on Spotify and Apple music very soon. 

Why a podcast?

2020-11-13T14:47:37+00:00November 13th, 2020|Occupational Therapy, Tips|

Productivity Tips for Home Working

Productivity Tips for Home Working

Occupational therapy, in short, is about maximising a persons ability to undertake what they want and need to do in their life and providing solutions to barriers which prevent them from doing this. We often work with clients who have sustained injury and/or experience ill mental and physical health. But did you know an Occupational Therapist can also work with you to […]

2020-10-12T11:31:37+01:00October 12th, 2020|Occupational Therapy, Tips|

How to social distance and remain well

How to social distance and remain well

Governments around the world are putting measures in place to control the spread of COVID-19 such as self-isolation and social distancing.

The New Scientist website explains social distancing as:

‘Practices in changes in behaviour that can help stop the spread of infections. These often include curtailing social contact, work and schooling among seemingly healthy individuals, with a view to delaying transmission […]

2020-03-20T14:34:34+00:00March 20th, 2020|Mental Health, Tips|

Procrastination

Procrastination – the art of avoidance

Procrastination…the art of avoiding a task, usually by doing something utterly pointless.

Wikipedia’s definition states:

‘Procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished by a certain deadline. It could be further stated as a habitual or intentional delay of starting or finishing a task despite knowing it might have negative consequences.’

I’m certainly familiar with that feeling of panic […]

2020-02-14T14:27:08+00:00February 14th, 2020|Tips|

Feeling the January blues?

Feeling the January blues? You are not alone

The holiday period is over, you are back at work, the weather is cold and dark, the sun sets at what seems like 2pm. It’s that time again…January.

January has attained a bit of a reputation, it’s the ‘sad’ month, the ‘Christmas is over’ month, the ‘dark and gloomy’ month.

But if you are feeling the January blues, don’t worry, you […]

2020-01-10T12:41:40+00:00January 10th, 2020|Mental Health, Tips|

Interview with BBC Solent

What else is possible? – it’s more than just a mantra

Kate – Founder and Director of KMA, had the pleasure of being invited on BBC Radio Solent for world mental health day – on Thursday 10th October 2019.

Kate joined host Sam Fraser on her drivetime show as part of the Look! Listen! Learn! feature. It was a fantastic experience, and Kate answered a variety of questions such […]

2020-02-25T14:02:00+00:00October 21st, 2019|Events, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Tips|
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