The Rising Tide of Workplace Stress – And How to Push Back

Workplace stress is no longer the exception – it's becoming the norm. In fact, recent UK statistics reveal a growing crisis affecting employees across industries. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE):

🔹 875,000 workers in the UK suffered from work-related stress, depression, or anxiety in 2022/23.

🔹 This led to 17.1 million working days lost, with stress being the leading cause of long-term sick leave.

🔹 The most affected sectors include education, healthcare, and public administration – areas where people give the most, but often get the least time to recharge.

Why Is Stress on the Rise?

Several factors are driving this increase:

• Increased workloads and unrealistic deadlines

• Lack of control or clarity in roles

• Poor management or lack of support

• Job insecurity or change

Left unaddressed, chronic stress not only affects performance and morale, but also contributes to physical health problems like heart disease and insomnia, as well as mental health conditions like anxiety and burnout.

A Simple Solution That Makes a Big Impact

While we can't always change our work environment overnight, we can change how we respond to it.

This is where short, face-to-face meditation sessions come in. Just one 15-minute guided session can help:

• Lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels

• Improve concentration and clarity

• Boost emotional regulation and patience

• Increase feelings of calm, focus, and resilience

It’s a quick reset – perfect for busy professionals who don’t have an hour to spare, but do need a moment to breathe.

How My Sessions Help

I provide calming, sensory meditation experiences designed to fit into your day – whether you're on-site, working from home, or leading a team who could benefit from a wellbeing boost.

Each session uses soothing music, gentle prompts, and sensory imagery (like beaches, forests, or tranquil streams) to guide your mind out of stress and into calm.

Because your mental health shouldn’t come last on your to-do list.