How the Filter team reduces stress

14 April 2022 1 min read

Stress Awareness Month has taken place every April since 1992, to raise awareness of both the causes and cures for modern stress.

A person types on a laptop while holding a coffee mug. A smartphone is nearby on a wooden floor, creating a cozy, productive workspace ambiance.

As a fully remote digital agency, we take extra care to make sure our team are happy and healthy. We are proud to have a great company culture and we encourage open and honest discussions where ever possible.

In honour of the Stress Awareness Month campaign, we asked our team how they like to reduce stress in their everyday routine:

For me starting off my day well helps. So walking the dog first thing in the morning followed by a gym session lifting weights before work

Mark Manders

WordPress Developer

 

Pets have been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, one of our valued clients Medivet have written an informative article on the benefits of pet ownership, click here to read more. You can also find more information on our work with Medivet by visiting our client story page.

I find talking about things really helps, if something gets stressful I always feel comfortable grabbing Olly or Paul for a quick chat and we figure out a better way forward

Sarah Vaughan

Head of Production

 

If you’d like to read more or access resources relating to mental health and Stress Awareness Month, you can visit the Stress Management Society website here.

Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan

Head of Delivery

Sarah leads delivery at Filter, working with client stakeholders to manage digital programmes and ensure they meet the clients expectations for scope, quality, time & budget. She works to create a culture of collaboration, strong work ethics & high standards of delivery.

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