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How to keep up with the news without overwhelm

How to keep up with the news without overwhelm

Yet more shocking news has exploded over us. Terrorist attacks, natural disasters, economic crisis, government shenanigans, lately it has seemed like a constant barrage of bad news. As business owners we want to keep up with the news, but working at home in isolation we can be vulnerable to getting sidetracked, demoralised and depressed by […]

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The benefits of ergonomic chairs

The benefits of ergonomic chairs

It’s no secret that being in a seated position for a lengthy period of time can add a variety of stresses to your spine. This can lead to the development of serious back problems if not monitored or tackled. In fact lately we’ve been hearing that sitting is the new smoking and can shorten your […]

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The loneliness of home working

The loneliness of home working

There’s a documentary on BBC One tonight called The Age of Loneliness. It’s been made by Sue Bourne, who’s well-known and respected for her programmes that showcase the extraordinary stories of apparently ordinary people. You might remember My Street from 2008 about the residents of Sue’s own London street, made when she realised she knew […]

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How essential oils can help home workers

How essential oils can help home workers

I use essential oils in other rooms in the house, but for some reason I’ve never quite got round to doing so in my home office. So this guest post by Susan Tomlinson is really useful, and I’m now hunting for the grapefruit oil I know we have somewhere… As a small business owner maintaining […]

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How to sleep better – despite work worries

How to sleep better – despite work worries

When you work from home it’s all too easy to still be fretting about a difficult client or tricky project when it’s time for bed. Or maybe you can switch off during the evening, but find that these issues come back into your mind at bedtime or that you wake in the early hours worrying […]

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