Entries by DrumRoll

The pursuit of happiness (at work)

On average we spend almost 40 hours of every week at work. With such a large percentage of our lives spent working it makes sense to try to make sure we’re as happy as we can be while we’re there. The International Week of Happiness at Work website tells us, “When you’re happy, you’re healthier, […]

The case for staycations

With everything that’s happened over the last few months many of us have seen our original holiday plans postponed or cancelled altogether. And with loads of flights cancelled and some hotels remaining shut or operating at reduced capacity, our traditional idea of the summer getaway has all but disappeared. But this doesn’t mean you can’t […]

Show yourself some kindness

I was chatting with a good friend from uni a couple of days ago, when she mentioned she’d been asking herself some big life questions and worrying about them. Should she go backpacking instead of building a career, and if not now, when? Is she even in the right industry? Should she be looking for […]

Welcome to 4me World…

We’re delighted to introduce our new name: 4me World Although we’ve evolved our brand, our values remain the same. We’ll continue to focus on your wellbeing and what matters to you. Recently, on our social media channels, we asked you what mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing, and financial wellbeing mean to you. What helps your wellbeing […]

How long can you keep £10 in your wallet?

In what was a rare moment during lockdown, I reached for my wallet and the orange tint of a £10 note caught my eye. It’d been sitting there, silently hidden since 20 March and we’re now in July! It got me thinking, when normality resumes (I live in hope…), could I keep up this habit […]

Let’s talk about loneliness

The current coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown has presented us all with challenges, and for many of us it’s brought the challenge of loneliness into sharp focus. Working from home and only being allowed to leave for essential travel and shopping has increased these feelings of loneliness. And with loneliness having a detrimental effect on […]

Learning new skills during lockdown

Lockdown life has impacted all of us. For some it’s been an incredibly difficult time. For others, lockdown has influenced daily life in some very interesting and unexpected ways. It’s been an opportune time to learn a new skill or do something meaningful and positive for our wellbeing that we haven’t tried before. If you’re […]

5 ways to boost your mood during lockdown

I think it’s fair to say that life’s a bit of a rollercoaster for many of us at the moment. Full of ups and downs and the accompanying highs and lows in our mood that come with navigating our way through the uncertainty of a global pandemic. Many of us are spending most of our […]

5 ways to look after you mental health while at home

Our daily lives are almost unrecognisable in comparison with a couple of months ago. If you’re lucky enough to be working, it’s likely you’re  now working from home and  finding new ways to do your job, as well as interact with colleagues and loved ones. Spending most of your time indoors can bring its own […]

The ultimate guide to working out at home

With so many resources available for home workouts, finding something that fits around your current work or family commitments during this uncertain time shouldn’t be a workout in itself. Exercise is one of our only saviours at the moment and structuring your new home workout routine to include exercise can be hugely beneficial for both […]