Dr Olivia Remes, Assistant Research Professor at the Cambridge Laing O’Rourke Centre, features in the University of Cambridge article about how to boost body and mind in 2026. She encourages people to ease the pressure of constant self-improvement and to focus instead on realistic habits, self-compassion and small practical steps when challenges arise. Her advice shows that wellbeing grows when we stop striving for perfection and start acting with intention.
Olivia’s work spans mental health, resilience and workplace wellbeing. Her research explores what helps people cope with stress and thrive, including within the construction sector, where she studies the impact of work-related pressures and the importance of supportive environments.
Dr Remes also contributes to broader discussions about workplace wellbeing, gender equity and climate action within construction, bringing her rigorous scientific insight to issues that matter both within and beyond academia.