There is no single solution to mental health challenges in business. What helps is a framework that people can adapt to their own circumstances. This episode introduces the ABC approach: A — AwarenessRegularly checking in with yourself. Noticing how work affects your mood, sleep and energy. Identifying patterns — what lifts you up and what drains you. B — Behaviours and boundariesOnce patterns are clear, small changes become possible. Setting clearer working hours.
Business111.com Podcast Series One – Episode Two Small business stress rarely comes from one dramatic event. It builds slowly, through everyday frictions that pile up. Late payment is one of the biggest contributors. Waiting for money that’s already been earned affects sleep, confidence and decision-making. Ghosting — where clients disappear after requesting quotes or proposals — adds uncertainty and self-doubt. Many business owners begin to question their value or competence, even when they’ve done
Series 1 Episode 3 Isolation in business is not just about being physically alone. Many people work around others every day and still feel unable to talk honestly about stress, fear or overwhelm. Clients are not always safe spaces for openness. Admitting pressure can feel risky when future work depends on appearing capable and calm. Friends and family may care deeply but not fully understand the realities of running a business. What the
Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barclay Episode 1 of 4 Running a small business places unique pressures on people that are often invisible from the outside. Unlike employees, small business owners, freelancers and sole traders carry responsibility alone — for income, clients, decisions and risk. That isolation can exist even when people are surrounded by others. Mental health, as discussed in this episode, is not about illness or diagnosis. It’s about
The UK has committed £600 million in air-defence capabilities, including cutting edge turrets that can shoot down Russian drones to support Ukraine through the winter. Over 1,000 UK-built air-defence missiles delivered since June, as Russia targets power stations and energy networks. New British systems including RAVEN and GRAVEHAWK and counter-Shahed turrets set to bolster Ukraine’s defences this winter. Defence Secretary co-chairs meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) as UK further steps up