The coronavirus pandemic has seen more people than ever before working from home. According to a recent study by ONS, adults stated work-life balance was the greatest positive offered by this move away from the office. This is excellent news, but how are you really finding it and how do you feel about the possibility […]
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We’re very pleased to announce our CEO Simon’s book – The Battle for Balance – is now featured in the Wot the Book! library. A book club like no other, Wot the Book! is a great new wellbeing programme which offers people a subscription plan to access a library of support and books tailored for […]
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We are delighted to announce the launch of Reflect, Realign, Reboot – a new programme aimed at helping organisations to support staff following the demands created by COVID-19. The pandemic has generated many unprecedented challenges. From remote working, home schooling, and restricted interaction with friends, colleagues and communities, the pandemic has been a catalyst […]
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We’re very pleased to introduce our new flip book, designed to provide a brief, easy to read overview of our experience and some of the programmes we offer to help organisations to support their teams. The book features more information on programmes such as The Balance Programme – aimed at all levels, looking at the […]
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We are delighted to announce Optima-life is now offering free wellbeing workshops for registered charities. The interactive workshops are designed by Optima-life and based on successful programmes it has been delivering to public and private organisations for more than 10 years. UK charities are being invited to apply for a free session, which can […]
Optima-life CEO Simon Shepard, has donated £1,000 to Rennie Grove Hospice Care. The funds were raised during a promotional launch event for Simon’s first book. Using expertise obtained throughout his career which spans physiotherapy, sport and business, Simon has written The Battle for Balance to help individuals take ownership of the way they interact with […]
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This Mental Health Awareness Week, Simon poses one question to encourage you to think about the relationship you have with yourself. Watch this short video to find out more. How closely aligned are your actions with your values?
We are over halfway through Stress Awareness Month and I have read some great commentary and listened to some great discussion on the S word. From the physical impact on our body to discombobulation of the brain and changes in our behaviour, it is clear that excessive or persistent stress really is not great news. […]
The Battle for Balance – the first book by Optima-life CEO Simon Shepard is out now! The book looks at how to win life by aligning your wellbeing, work and world. To mark the launch, if you purchase a copy for a Kindle / Kindle App on 30th – 31st March, not only will you […]
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We are pleased to announce Optima-life is now a member of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service scheme. CPD describes the learning activities that individuals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. It allows them to continually ‘up skill’ or ‘re-skill’ themselves, regardless of occupation, age or educational level. Optima-life’s Perform […]
Over the first five weeks of this year, I have delivered numerous workshops to a range of organisations. From medical teams working on the front line to those working at home, people are finding things tough. The conversations are imbued with frustration, anger, fear, and fatigue. Tears are not uncommon, and I have had to […]
This month on the Festival of Us, we’re focusing on Purpose – looking at the benefits of knowing your ‘why’ and how to identify it. Watch the trailer for more…
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Balance – finding what’s important to you
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News /by Simon ShepardThe coronavirus pandemic has seen more people than ever before working from home. According to a recent study by ONS, adults stated work-life balance was the greatest positive offered by this move away from the office. This is excellent news, but how are you really finding it and how do you feel about the possibility […]
The Battle for Balance featured in Wot the Book! library
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News /by Optima-lifeWe’re very pleased to announce our CEO Simon’s book – The Battle for Balance – is now featured in the Wot the Book! library. A book club like no other, Wot the Book! is a great new wellbeing programme which offers people a subscription plan to access a library of support and books tailored for […]
Reflect, Realign, Reboot – new programme to help staff deal with the demands created during COVID-19
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News /by Optima-lifeWe are delighted to announce the launch of Reflect, Realign, Reboot – a new programme aimed at helping organisations to support staff following the demands created by COVID-19. The pandemic has generated many unprecedented challenges. From remote working, home schooling, and restricted interaction with friends, colleagues and communities, the pandemic has been a catalyst […]
New Flip Book from Optima-life
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News /by Optima-lifeWe’re very pleased to introduce our new flip book, designed to provide a brief, easy to read overview of our experience and some of the programmes we offer to help organisations to support their teams. The book features more information on programmes such as The Balance Programme – aimed at all levels, looking at the […]
Optima-life offers free wellbeing workshops for charities
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News /by Optima-lifeWe are delighted to announce Optima-life is now offering free wellbeing workshops for registered charities. The interactive workshops are designed by Optima-life and based on successful programmes it has been delivering to public and private organisations for more than 10 years. UK charities are being invited to apply for a free session, which can […]
Donating time and funds to Rennie Grove Hospice Care
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News /by Optima-lifeOptima-life CEO Simon Shepard, has donated £1,000 to Rennie Grove Hospice Care. The funds were raised during a promotional launch event for Simon’s first book. Using expertise obtained throughout his career which spans physiotherapy, sport and business, Simon has written The Battle for Balance to help individuals take ownership of the way they interact with […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News /by Optima-lifeThis Mental Health Awareness Week, Simon poses one question to encourage you to think about the relationship you have with yourself. Watch this short video to find out more. How closely aligned are your actions with your values?
Be Aware and Avoid Stress – Stress Awareness Month 2021
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News /by Simon ShepardWe are over halfway through Stress Awareness Month and I have read some great commentary and listened to some great discussion on the S word. From the physical impact on our body to discombobulation of the brain and changes in our behaviour, it is clear that excessive or persistent stress really is not great news. […]
Out now! The Battle for Balance by Simon Shepard
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News /by Optima-lifeThe Battle for Balance – the first book by Optima-life CEO Simon Shepard is out now! The book looks at how to win life by aligning your wellbeing, work and world. To mark the launch, if you purchase a copy for a Kindle / Kindle App on 30th – 31st March, not only will you […]
Optima-life is CPD accredited
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News /by Optima-lifeWe are pleased to announce Optima-life is now a member of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service scheme. CPD describes the learning activities that individuals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. It allows them to continually ‘up skill’ or ‘re-skill’ themselves, regardless of occupation, age or educational level. Optima-life’s Perform […]
Time to Talk
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News /by Simon ShepardOver the first five weeks of this year, I have delivered numerous workshops to a range of organisations. From medical teams working on the front line to those working at home, people are finding things tough. The conversations are imbued with frustration, anger, fear, and fatigue. Tears are not uncommon, and I have had to […]
Festival of Us – February focus on Purpose
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News /by Optima-lifeThis month on the Festival of Us, we’re focusing on Purpose – looking at the benefits of knowing your ‘why’ and how to identify it. Watch the trailer for more…