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How to spot and beat burnout before it beats you
A new report by Mental Health UK paints a grim picture: burnout is on the rise, with 91% of workers reporting "extreme stress" in 2024. But for freelancers and contractors, there's a potential silver lining: autonomy.
Mental Health UK's…
The embarrassing work syndrome on the rise
Being your own boss as a freelancer comes with perks, but it also means you might find yourself glued to your chair for long stretches. This can lead to gluteal amnesia. In layman’s terms this is "dead butt syndrome." Don't let the funny…
Secret to a pain-free and enjoyable run
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Dreading your next run? You're not alone. Many of us have that love-hate relationship with pounding the pavement. But what if there was a way to run with less effort and pain and more enjoyment?
Enter Helen Hall, a…
What is tech neck and what to do if you have it?
A recent study revealed a worrying trend: searches for "tech neck" have skyrocketed to their highest point ever, increasing a staggering 245% since 2004. This isn't surprising, considering the long hours freelancers often spend hunched…
Could you do Taylor Swift’s Eras tour workout?
With a total of 151 tour dates across five continents, and each show lasting more than three hours, Taylor Swift needed to find a workout that not only improved her stamina but also increased her strength. The secret lies in her…
NHS patients to wait years for Galleri cancer blood test. Here’s why
A blood test that can detect cancer early has shown positive results. But like all NHS trials, access to the product can take years. Could the NHS push the envelope on this one?
The NHS has completed its trial of 140,000 volunteers who…
How to get sculpted arms like Miley Cyrus
Do you feel like your arms could do with a serious tune-up but can't afford a personal trainer or gym fees? We share a celebrity-inspired workout you can carry out at home without the celebrity price tag.
Miley Cyrus's toned arms stole…
25% of Brits still sleep with the light on says study
One in four adults still sleep with the light on in addition to holding onto other childhood fears, according to a new study. We look at why freelancers could be more affected by their fear of the dark than others and how they can stop…
Facing the competition: Could facial yoga land you more clients? (Seriously, folks, it just might)
Our clients may hire us for our know-how, but is there value in taking better care of our appearance as freelancers? In this piece, we look into the growing trend of facial yoga. What is it? What kind of results can you expect? And how…
Feeling Anxiety Between Gigs? Why Freelancers Might Need a January Tune-Up
Research has found that independent workers experience significantly higher levels of anxiety and depression in January compared to other months. This increased vulnerability is attributed to several factors unique to the freelance…