Taking Care of your Mental Health this Spring

Better weather means that there are more chances to explore the great outdoors.

This has been proven to improve both mental and physical health and can reduce feelings of stress.​

Why not use this season as an opportunity to connect with others.

This could be a personal challenge to meeting someone new or reconnecting with an old acquaintance.

Try messaging someone you’d like to catch up with or check on a neighbour you haven’t spoken to recently.

Like all changes, the experience of starting a new season and new year can be challenging.

Don’t forget to focus on your needs in the moment and avoid checking the news if current events are causing you distress.

The clocks ‘Spring forward’ on March 26th.  Hurrah!  However, changing daylight hours can make it difficult to get a full night’s sleep, which can have the knock-on effect of making us more likely to skip wellbeing activities and make unhealthy choices.

Avoid screens before bed and try to do activities you find relaxing, like practicing mindfullness.

Spring clean your smartphone and social media habits. You don’t have to give up entirely but you can

adjust your settings to reduce screen time and interruptions.

Now that the cold of winter and we hope the risk of snow has ended, some people will experience.

anxiety over the possibility of going into the office again, rather than working from home.

Make sure employees have the space to express any worries they have over this and allow flexibility where this is possible.

While looking out for the wellbeing of others in the workplace is important, you can’t do this

properly unless you prioritise your own wellbeing.  Make sure you look after yourself by staying

connected with those you care about and seeking further support if you’re struggling.

Seasonal events through winter bring added pressure to socialise.  So for some, Spring may bring relief that they have survived party season and there’s less pressure to be part of a crowded event.

If you know a colleague who doesn’t take a break at work, invite them for a walk, it may be the step

they need to make in order to prioritise their wellbeing.

16th – 22nd May is Learning at Work Week. Use this as an opportunity to develop your existing

employment skills or gain some new ones.

Don’t forget our personalised online learning platform DevelopME

QUARTERLY WELLNESS CHALLENGE ❤

Take advantage of the warmer weather to challenge yourself and try some new outdoor exercises.

This could be cycling, hiking, or running! Make sure you don’t push yourself to do more than you’re

able. Instead, try to find an activity you enjoy and incorporate it into your regular routine. It could be

a simple as taking a scenic route on your walk to the shops.