July Favourites 

Interesting websites 

This month again, we would like to redirect you to the BBC website which provides a wealth of information and resources. If you are amongst those people who have trouble sleeping, you might be interested to read the BBC article listing the top 10 tips to help combat insomnia.  

To read the article, click here. 

Did you know..? 

According to a recent report, the credit crunch and associated money worries are causing a wave of sleep deprivation across the UK workforce. 22 million British workers (75%) have admitted getting less than the recommended eight hours of sleep each night of the working week.  

At the top of the professional’s sleep deprivation poll are Estate Agents. The stress of a house price nose dive and slump in the market seems to be taking its toll on these professionals. The next two groups missing most ‘shut eye’ are lorry and taxi drivers- two professions facing rocketing fuel prices. In third position is another economy hit profession- bankers. Builders and accountants complete the top five of the sleep deprivation poll.  

The study also revealed that the key reasons why 40% of workers often experience difficulty getting sleep are:

1.      Worrying about the pressures of work, considering the current financial climate

2.      Planning how to make ends meet

3.      Leaving work late, resulting in eating late and going to bed late

4.      Having an alcoholic drink close to bedtime to help relax

5.      Coming home and working again in an attempt to catch up on heavy workload 

Just for Fun 

In this month’s newsletter, Ann Lewis talks about her new book entitled Getting Back on track- Regaining your confidence and presence at work. For the opportunity to win a copy of the book, answer the following question:  

“In the book, how many steps are there to ‘getting back on track’?” 

The first person to email us the answer will be our lucky winner.

Forthcoming Accreditations 

If you want to become accredited in Facet5, we are running accreditations on the following dates: 

Facet5                    22 – 23 July 2008

                             5 – 6 August 2008

                             17 – 18 September 2008

                             29 – 30 October 2008       

To book a place, email us.

ConsultingTools Newsletters 

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