Some important advice from Business Mentor Brian Birley … We are easily distracted in these uncertain times by things that are beyond our control – the stock market, currencies, and the world’s financial crisis. This is a huge resource of stress that affects us all. We need to reduce these pressures. The best way to [...]

I’m not referring to people who are locked up but those who are locked within themselves because of fear. As far as I can read from history the world has always been a fearful place.  It is also a place of amazing possibilities and wonders. Why lock yourself away in your own stress and fear [...]

1. Make sure everyone knows what you expect of them. People become anxious and stressed if they are not clear about their functions and duties; 2. Ensure your staff have the equipment needed to perform their duties. Stressing over poor tools and technologies can be very costly in the long run; 3. Encourage staff to [...]

Don’t be stressed by your own conversation. The words that we use to describe our feelings and emotions can impact positively or negatively on our lives. Many people exaggerate to make a point using such phrases as “I’ve had a disaster of a day“.  While this may release some tension it can also maintain the [...]

If you spend an hour driving to work and an hour driving home and you do it 5 days a week over 45 weeks that adds up to a staggering 450 hours a year or 56 eight working days. No wonder people get tired and stressed as a result of the daily commute. Most people [...]