Stomach churning, gut wrenching, heart stopping.
That’s the harsh reality of life as a fisherman around the UK coastline when the forecast is gloomy. But these brave souls have a thing or two to show us about maintaining morale, particularly when they’re in the eye of the storm.
The BBC classic series, Trawlermen follows a number of crews as they work long hours on little sleep in constantly evolving and challenging conditions. Sounds rather like the unsettling times that so many of us are facing today, and the sort of working environment that could leave you feeling a little crabby…
But optimism and positivity are in abundance on board these vessels, as well as an unconditional acceptance of the challenges the teams face. So what can we learn from these fearless fishermen about keeping spirits up when the chips are down? And how can teams keep up morale when they’re steaming through seas of uncertainty?
Our latest infographic explores 7 ways to maintain morale in choppy waters…