Feeling lonely at home is more common than many people realise. Whether you live alone or with others, there can be times when you feel disconnected, isolated, or lacking meaningful interaction. Loneliness is not always about being physically alone. You might be surrounded by people and still feel a sense of distance or disconnection. Recognising … Read more
Protecting your brain and reducing the risk of stroke Your brain controls everything from movement and speech to memory, mood and decision-making. Looking after your brain is just as important as caring for your heart, in fact, the two are closely connected. Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death, but many … Read more
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is most effective when employees know it exists, understand how it works, and feel comfortable using it. Managers play an important role in helping raise awareness of the service within their teams. By regularly promoting the EAP and normalising conversations around wellbeing, managers can help ensure employees know where to … Read more
Why capable people sometimes feel like frauds, and how to manage it Imposter syndrome is the persistent feeling that your success is undeserved and that, sooner or later, you will be “found out.” It affects people across all industries, levels of seniority and stages of life. High achievers, in particular, are often more vulnerable to … Read more
If you’re a Health Insurance Broker, Occupational Health Provider, HR Consultancy, Business Advisor or Management Consultant, your clients increasingly expect more than advice, they expect joined-up wellbeing solutions that genuinely support their people. That’s where Life & Progress fits in. We work in partnership with Introducers who want to strengthen their client proposition, deepen relationships, … Read more
In recent years, the wellbeing marketplace has expanded rapidly. With more Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providers than ever before, and an increasing volume of polished marketing material, it can be surprisingly difficult for organisations to understand what sits behind the branding. Yet one thing remains absolutely clear: not all EAP providers are the same. As … Read more
Background Brandon, a 34-year-old employee working as a customer service coordinator for a national retail chain, has been experiencing a prolonged period of low mood and persistent sadness. Despite having no clear or specific reason for feeling this way, Brandon has noticed that his motivation, energy levels, and general outlook have gradually declined over the … Read more
Background Mark, a 58-year-old employee working part-time for a facilities management company, has been living alone for several years following the end of a long-term relationship. With many of his friends having moved away or settled into family life, and his adult children living in different parts of the UK, his social circle has gradually … Read more
Background Susan, a 31-year-old employee working in an administrative role for a nationwide service organisation, has recently been struggling with increasing feelings of social awkwardness in the workplace. Despite being with the company for over a year, she finds it difficult to form connections with colleagues and often feels left out of conversations, informal interactions, … Read more
Background Jenny, a 38-year-old Production Manager at a large manufacturing company, leads a team of 50 employees across multiple shifts. Over the past several months, increasing production demands, staffing shortages, extended operating hours, and pressures from senior leadership have intensified her workload. Jenny now routinely works late, skips breaks, and finds herself dealing with staff … Read more
