Barratt Health & Wellbeing Month: Week 4 - Physical Wellbeing Physical activity is not only great for your body, but also your mind. Being active releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good, boosting your self-esteem and helping you concentrate as well as sleep and feel better. Not bad for something many of us can do for free! At Barratt we fully encourage and support positive wellbeing for all colleagues. Click here to view our short video about the importance of Health & Wellbeing at Barratt.
The benefits of keeping active Being active doesn’t have to mean taking out an expensive gym membership or running marathons. Finding an activity you enjoy can help you set goals and achieve a sense of purpose. It can also be a great way to meet new people, have a break from daily life and gain confidence. Other benefits include: Less tension, stress and mental fatigue A natural energy boost A sense of achievement More focus and motivation Feeling less angry or frustrated A healthy appetite Having fun Did you know that through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) partnership with Lifeworks you can access LIFT. LIFT provides a full suite of fitness offerings that make working out exciting, easy and efficient. It’s like working out at your preferred gym or studio, without ever stepping foot outside your house. Click here for further information.
Diet and nutrition Autumn and winter can impact our eating habits; cooler temperatures, fewer daylight hours, and more time spent inside, can have a significant effect on our hunger and how likely we are to crave comfort food. These colder, darker days usually result in being less active, therefore it is important to stay on top of your diet and avoid overindulging during the winter seasons. Click here to view some healthy, heart-warming recipes which you can try out in the comfort of your own home. You can also find recipes suited to different dietary requirements.
Stoptober Stoptober began on 1 October and there's never been a better time to quit smoking. Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do for your own health, and the health of people around you. It's never too late to quit. You'll start seeing the benefits immediately, not just for your health but also your finances. Click here for more information.
For information, tools and links on many areas of health and wellbeing please click here to visit our My Barratt Benefits website
GymFlex GymFlex is your fitness benefit that offers you savings of up to 40% on a gym membership, with over 3,300 locations across the UK to choose from! Choose from a wide range of gyms, leisure centres, yoga or pilates studios and bootcamps, closest to wherever you live or work. Discounts are available at all the big chains, like Nuffield Health, David Lloyd, Better and Virgin Active, the low-cost operators like Pure Gym and The Gym Group, as well as many local leisure centres. Additionally, you will find hundreds of independent clubs offering yoga, pilates, barre, HIIT and CrossFit. Exercise isn’t just good for your body. It’s also good for keeping your mental health in check, and so it’s important to give everyone the opportunity to start living a fitter, healthier and happier lifestyle. With the benefits of exercise being more important than ever, there’s never been a better time to join the gym! Barratt will pay the full cost of your 12-month membership upfront on your behalf. We will then reclaim this on a monthly basis through salary deductions. Visit your My Barratt Benefits platform for further information and to take out the benefit.
My Active Discounts Fancy treating yourself to some new activewear, food delivery boxes, or maybe even a spa day? Then My Active Discounts is the place for you. As a valued colleague, you have access to My Active Discounts – your go to site for discounts of up to 70% on hundreds of fitness, health and wellbeing products! Whether it’s online workout subscriptions, healthy food deliveries, fitness clothing or travel and spa breaks, My Active Discounts has got you covered.
Life is slowly getting back to normal and our routines are becoming busier again, so it’s never been more important to be aware of your physical and mental wellbeing. Taking time out and treating yourself can do wonders for both your physical and mental wellbeing. With a whole range of wellbeing products and services, My Active Discounts lets you treat yourself and save money. Visit your My Barratt Benefits platform for further information and to take advantage of these great discounts. When you are in the site why not register to My Active Discounts’ newsletter to stay up to date with all their latest news and offers.
Next month... In November, we will be promoting men's health, so look out for these communications and an awareness video at the start of the month.
Help and support
For information, tools and links on many areas of health and wellbeing please click here to visit our My Barratt Benefits website