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Clara Hastings

Strategies to Reduce Screen Fatigue
Clara Hastings May 15, 2025

Screens are everywhere — from laptops and phones to tablets and smartwatches. And if you work remotely, your exposure likely skyrocketed over the past few years. While digital tools fuel our productivity, they also bring an unfortunate side effect: screen fatigue. Unlike dramatic health concerns, screen fatigue creeps in quietly. It starts as a dull Read More

How to Recognise Signs of Burnout in Yourself and Others
Clara Hastings May 10, 2025

At first, you’re just tired. Then, a little forgetful. Soon, even simple tasks feel overwhelming. And before you realise what’s happening, you’re completely depleted — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Burnout creeps in slowly and masks itself as ordinary stress. But left unchecked, it can derail careers, damage health, and quietly spread through teams and organisations Read More

Isolation and Loneliness: The Hidden Struggles of Remote Workers
Clara Hastings May 6, 2025

Working from home sounds ideal — no traffic, fewer distractions, and lunch in your own kitchen. But for many remote workers, especially those living alone or in smaller households, the reality includes something less discussed: an unsettling sense of isolation. You may not miss the daily commute or the clatter of an open-plan office, but Read More

Training Leaders to Recognise and Address Mental Health Issues
Clara Hastings May 5, 2025

Mental health is no longer a side conversation in the workplace — it’s central to the way we lead, manage, and sustain high-performing teams. Yet, despite growing awareness, many leaders still feel unprepared when it comes to recognising and addressing mental health issues in their teams. Employees may not always speak up. Burnout often masquerades Read More

The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health in Remote Work
Clara Hastings April 28, 2025

Have you ever sat through a day of back-to-back video calls, only to notice you’re tense, sluggish, and unusually irritable by the evening? You didn’t run a marathon, but your energy is zapped — and your mood has dipped. This isn’t coincidence. It’s the physical and mental health link in action. When you work remotely, Read More

Burnout in Remote Work: Recognising and Addressing It
Clara Hastings April 27, 2025

Remote work has been hailed as the future — a dream setup that ditches commuting and gives you control over your time. And in many ways, it delivers. But here’s the hidden cost: for a growing number of people, working from home is fueling a very different reality — one marked by exhaustion, detachment, and Read More

Utilising Productivity Tools for Remote Work Efficiency
Clara Hastings April 23, 2025

Remote work is here to stay. And with it comes the promise of flexibility, autonomy, and comfort. But as anyone who’s ever juggled a dozen open tabs, virtual meetings, and scattered to-do lists knows — working from home doesn’t automatically mean working efficiently. That’s where productivity tools step in. Not just fancy add-ons, but essential Read More

Setting Boundaries with Technology to Improve Mental Health
Clara Hastings April 23, 2025

If you’re like most remote workers, you rely on digital tools to stay productive, connected, and informed. But here’s the paradox — the very tech that enables flexible work can also become the source of burnout, anxiety, and poor mental health. You scroll through emails during lunch, hop on video calls that blur into your Read More

How to Communicate Mental Health Needs to Your Employer
Clara Hastings April 23, 2025

You’re overwhelmed. You’re trying to meet deadlines, show up for your team, and push through. But internally, it’s getting harder to cope. Maybe it’s anxiety. Maybe it’s burnout. Maybe it’s something deeper. And yet, the hardest part isn’t what you’re feeling — it’s figuring out how to talk about it at work. Knowing how to Read More

Implementing Mental Health Policies for Remote Teams
Clara Hastings April 22, 2025

Remote work has become the new normal — flexible, location-independent, and increasingly digital. But behind the convenience of Zoom calls and Slack messages, a quieter challenge looms: mental health. Without office walls, hallway chats, or daily commutes, employees can feel both liberated and isolated. While working from home might offer freedom, it also blurs boundaries Read More