COVID-19

  • Staying active while social distancing

    Published by MAXSolutions on April 13 2020
    With gyms and outdoor exercise equipment closed, it’s important to remember that maintaining a physically active lifestyle supports a healthy immune system and prevents long term illnesses like diabetes and hea... READ MORE
    With gyms and outdoor exercise equipment closed, it’s important to remember that maintaining a physically active lifestyle supports a healthy immune system and prevents long term illnesses like diabetes and hea... READ MORE
  • The top ten motivational videos to inspire you

    Published by MAXSolutions on July 25 2022
    When you are in a less than positive head space it can also amplify these feelings making it harder to achieve your goals in life. One way to counter this is to add some more inspiration to your day! Ted Talk... READ MORE
    When you are in a less than positive head space it can also amplify these feelings making it harder to achieve your goals in life. One way to counter this is to add some more inspiration to your day! Ted Talk... READ MORE
  • Practicing mindfulness

    Published by MAXSolutions on December 17 2020
      Specifically, practicing meditation and mindfulness has proven benefits for people suffering from chronic pain, fibromyalgia, cancer, heart disease, anxiety, binge eating disorder, psoriasis, borderline... READ MORE
      Specifically, practicing meditation and mindfulness has proven benefits for people suffering from chronic pain, fibromyalgia, cancer, heart disease, anxiety, binge eating disorder, psoriasis, borderline... READ MORE
  • Laughter is the best medicine

    Published by MAXSolutions on December 17 2020
      Laughter is the best medicine. Beyond simple enjoyment, there are numerous physical and psychological health benefits to laughing. And better still, it doesn’t matter what causes you to laugh; So e... READ MORE
      Laughter is the best medicine. Beyond simple enjoyment, there are numerous physical and psychological health benefits to laughing. And better still, it doesn’t matter what causes you to laugh; So e... READ MORE
  • How To Build Healthy Habits

    Published by MAXSolutions on December 17 2020
    So healthy daily habits are much easier to maintain than a healthy behaviour that is not habitual. For example, if you have healthy food for breakfast habitually every morning, it is likely that it takes minim... READ MORE
    So healthy daily habits are much easier to maintain than a healthy behaviour that is not habitual. For example, if you have healthy food for breakfast habitually every morning, it is likely that it takes minim... READ MORE
  • Blowing off steam – the healthy way to manage anger

    Published by MAXSolutions on December 17 2020
    1. Relax your body Becoming very angry brings with it a range of physiological reactions. Muscles become tense, blood pressure increases, body temperature rises and heart rate increases. Being able to reduce ... READ MORE
    1. Relax your body Becoming very angry brings with it a range of physiological reactions. Muscles become tense, blood pressure increases, body temperature rises and heart rate increases. Being able to reduce ... READ MORE
  • How to use breathing to relax

    Published by MAXSolutions on October 11 2018
      If you are experiencing high amounts of stress it might be hard to relax your mind and body, however, there are many different methods that can help people relax. What works for one person may will not... READ MORE
      If you are experiencing high amounts of stress it might be hard to relax your mind and body, however, there are many different methods that can help people relax. What works for one person may will not... READ MORE
  • How to raise a ‘gritty’ kid

    Published by MAXSolutions on October 11 2018
    Grit has been associated with success in many areas[1]. Most notably in education where grit is a better predictor of grades than intelligence.Gritty people also have better wellbeing and more positive emotions... READ MORE
    Grit has been associated with success in many areas[1]. Most notably in education where grit is a better predictor of grades than intelligence.Gritty people also have better wellbeing and more positive emotions... READ MORE
  • How pets impact your health

    Published by MAXSolutions on October 11 2018
      Some studies[1] have found that it depends on the type of pet you have. It was thought that the exercise dog owners get by walking their dog contributed to their better health, but cat owners were ... READ MORE
      Some studies[1] have found that it depends on the type of pet you have. It was thought that the exercise dog owners get by walking their dog contributed to their better health, but cat owners were ... READ MORE
  • How to keep your mind and body sound while working

    Published by MAXSolutions on October 11 2018
    Here's some tips to keep your mind and body fit. Take regular breaks It’s important to take both annual breaks (holidays) as well as breaks during work. This is particularly important to keep your focus... READ MORE
    Here's some tips to keep your mind and body fit. Take regular breaks It’s important to take both annual breaks (holidays) as well as breaks during work. This is particularly important to keep your focus... READ MORE
  • The do’s and don’t’s of managing workplace mental health

    Published by MAXSolutions on October 11 2018
    Of course not. Sadly, employers often take this approach when it comes to supporting employees with their mental health. Yes, it’s not as obvious as a broken leg, but as a manager, you need to build the confid... READ MORE
    Of course not. Sadly, employers often take this approach when it comes to supporting employees with their mental health. Yes, it’s not as obvious as a broken leg, but as a manager, you need to build the confid... READ MORE
  • Domestic violence – what can your workplace do?

    Published by MAXSolutions on October 11 2018
    The personal distress of DV is hardly captured by figures indicating 89 deaths in 2008-10; and 6,500 hospital admissions in 2013-142. Without including pain, suffering and premature death, domestic violence was... READ MORE
    The personal distress of DV is hardly captured by figures indicating 89 deaths in 2008-10; and 6,500 hospital admissions in 2013-142. Without including pain, suffering and premature death, domestic violence was... READ MORE
  • 5 Effective Tips on How to Deal with Stress

    Published by MAXSolutions on September 19 2018
    Our modern lives are full of stress. Whether it’s negative news or social media on our devices or trying to keep up with workloads and the pressures of personal life. Thankfully, looking after our mental health... READ MORE
    Our modern lives are full of stress. Whether it’s negative news or social media on our devices or trying to keep up with workloads and the pressures of personal life. Thankfully, looking after our mental health... READ MORE
  • Motivation - tips for boosting motivation levels

    Published by MAXSolutions on January 19 2021
    To find out more about effective ways to set goals, try our article about setting goals the SMART way.  READ MORE
    To find out more about effective ways to set goals, try our article about setting goals the SMART way.  READ MORE
  • Setting goals and achieving them, the SMART way

    Published by MAXSolutions on January 17 2021
    SMART goals use a framework that can help you in achieving goals by creating a plan and breaking down your milestones into manageable chunks. By having a plan and being prepared for the roadblocks that may pop ... READ MORE
    SMART goals use a framework that can help you in achieving goals by creating a plan and breaking down your milestones into manageable chunks. By having a plan and being prepared for the roadblocks that may pop ... READ MORE
  • Kindness is good for you

    Published by MAXSolutions on October 11 2018
    Small things can make a big difference: letting someone go before you on the road; giving up your seat on public transport for a parent with an infant; caring for a neighbour’s plants while they are unwell, don... READ MORE
    Small things can make a big difference: letting someone go before you on the road; giving up your seat on public transport for a parent with an infant; caring for a neighbour’s plants while they are unwell, don... READ MORE
  • How do you know if its depression?

    Published by MAXSolutions on October 11 2018
    Depression is a condition for which many effective treatments exist. Getting the right treatment early can significantly reduce the suffering of a person with depression and help them recover faster[1]. You... READ MORE
    Depression is a condition for which many effective treatments exist. Getting the right treatment early can significantly reduce the suffering of a person with depression and help them recover faster[1]. You... READ MORE
  • What I learned from 100 days of rejection (via TEDx)

    Published by MAXSolutions on September 19 2018
    Rejection: it can be one of the most frightening things, and can hold us back from reaching our full potential.   Jia Jiang adventures boldly into a territory so many of us fear: rejection. By s... READ MORE
    Rejection: it can be one of the most frightening things, and can hold us back from reaching our full potential.   Jia Jiang adventures boldly into a territory so many of us fear: rejection. By s... READ MORE
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