Introverts are doing it for themselves in the office

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It doesn’t come naturally, but I’ll be upfront: I’m an introvert. Some of my best friends are introverts. At the Ministry of Calm we love introverts. We’re everywhere. But many of us struggle to perform at our best when at work. US author Susan Cain in her bestselling book Quiet, looked at how us calm […]

Space Matters for True Mindfulness

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One of the saddest things someone ever told me was that the office loo is his only refuge whenever memories of his wife who died from cancer surface unexpectedly during his workday. Having a high-profile sales job means keeping up a positive persona for his team – but she was his beloved best friend and […]

Seeking Calm Amidst the Chaos?

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Quiet Rooms Take Businesses by Storm As Selfridges Take a Lead Step Stressed and frazzled in an increasingly fast paced and gadget driven world and seeking calm amidst the chaos? A quiet room could be the answer… Quiet Rooms allow employees to take a moment or two during the working day to relax, have a […]