Wellbeing Wednesday: ABC – your ten step guide to staying well and connected

July 14, 2021

Every Wednesday we bring you information about our health and wellbeing services. This week we bring you the ABC of wellbeing and a step by step guide to support mental wellbeing.

Ask for help if you need to

Be kind to yourself

Connect with someone

Ten ways to de-stress and support your personal mental wellbeing:

1. Connect with nature – Psychological research shows your mood can be improved by just a taking a walk. When you do, it’s very important not to just look at the ground, take notice of the surrounding, and be mindful. What did you see? A budding crocus? Ducks on the pond? A glimpse of blue sky? It’s something to look forward to.

2. Exercise – Try something new such as mindful yoga with Chris – available to do from home, each lesson just 20 minutes to switch off and unwind.

3. Connect with someone. There are many options available to you from people who care about you:

Connect with a colleague or friend
Book a chat at the Sanctuary by calling 0121 507 5886
Call our counselling service on 0800 06 96 222 between 7am – 11pm
Have a conversation with one of our REACT Practitioners by calling 0121 507 5886

4. Relaxation pod – the luxury relaxation pod is available to colleagues keen to unwind. Call 0121 507 5886 to book

5. Cleanse your space and recharge – Turn off phones, plan a nice meal and enjoy ‘me’ time.

6. Healthy eating – Look after your wellbeing by trying some new healthy recipes. This is a great time to eat well and live well

7. Get Creative or learn something new:

8. Music – This has been found to have a very calming effect with research showing visible benefits in MRI scans

9. Meditation – Just 10 – 20 minutes can benefit your mood in a positive way. Why not check out our Thrive app

10. Sleep – Tips to get to sleep better

Note: Additional bereavement support can be accessed by calling 0300 303 4434 between 8am – 8pm.