Below you’ll find a selection of simple, science based techniques to enhance focus, reduce stress and strengthen resilience. Each one is designed to be practical, flexible and easy to use during a busy working day.

How do my colleagues recharge? Watch the 1 minute interviews below to learn how CUH leaders and staff find valuable recovery moments each day. If they can do it, you can do it.

Please know you are not alone. You can get in touch at any time, in confidence, via susan@tinypause.co.uk

Our aim is to help signpost you to the most appropriate support for your situation.

 

🛡️ Calm Resilience

Learn what resilience means and how to strengthen it using simple techniques backed by science.

You can learn about resilience in bite sized mini videos or watch the whole session.

Watch the full 1 hour Calm Resilience session here or click below to watch a specific segment.

 

🔋 Recharge Inspiration

Learn about the variety of ways your colleagues find a moment to recharge during busy days and schedules. 1 minute videos. If they can do it, you can do it.

Sunil Dabasia - Chief Pharmacist - My Recharge Moment

Gill Shelton - Associate Chief Pharmacist- Workforce - My Recharge Moment

Lucy Knapp - Chief Pharmacy Technician - My Recharge Moment

Kazeem Oloyede - Associate Chief Pharmacist – Quality Assurance - My Recharge Moment

Samantha Hamilton - Rotational Pharmacy Technician - My Recharge Moment

Layla Barker - Pharmacy Administrator – My Recharge Moment

Eleanor-Grace Preston-Bloom - Lead Pharmacist Production Services - My Recharge Moment

Fabian Munoz – Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician - My Recharge Moment

 

Mini Techniques to Increase Focus & Reduce Brain Fog

⏳ Plan a focus hour here

🌿 Plan a restorative break today here

😮‍💨 Take a 2 minute breathing break here

🧘 Unwind The Mind - Simple 10 minute meditation here


Trusted Support You Can Access Today

SHOUT

Confidential mental health support via text message.

📱 Text SHOUT to 85258 🌐 https://giveusashout.org

➡️ Get support by text if talking feels difficult.


NHS Every Mind Matters

NHS resource offering practical, evidence-based tips and tools.

🌐 https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

➡️ NHS tools for stress, sleep, anxiety, and mood.


Samaritans - 24/7 emotional support

For anyone feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or needing to talk.

📞 116 123 🌐 https://www.samaritans.org

➡️ Talk to someone anytime, day or night.