National Stress Awareness - HEY Magazine

National Stress Awareness Day was set up by the International Stress Management Association, with the mission of raising awareness of the effects of psychological distress in the workplace and strategies to address it.

National Stress Awareness day is on November 3rd however we will be promoting stress awareness throughout the month of November.

It’s easy for work to get on top of us, and the stress can eventually lead to further mental health problems. We’ve got lots of tips and ideas to help you manage your mental health and wellbeing so you can be your best at work.

Work life balance - Laura Archer, author of ‘Gone For Lunch: 52 things to do in your lunch break’

Did you know that a year’s worth of lunch breaks equates to almost 6 extra weeks of annual leave? This is what Laura discovered when she decided to reclaim her lunch breaks for herself. The results were increased energy, happiness, and greater job satisfaction. Laura will help you identify the signs of “burnout” before they happen, and provide some practical tips for achieving a work/life balance, starting with walking away from your desk!

Exercise - Harry Thomas, No1 Fitness

Harry Thomas has always displayed a passion for fitness, not to mention an entrepreneurial streak. He knows from his own experience and from coaching clients that exercise has a huge impact on mental health. Harry outlines the link between physical and mental wellbeing and offers 5 practical tips for achieving better physical and mental health through regular exercise.

Managing Stress - Mental Health UK Team

Stress is a big issue for Britain today. In the UK’s largest ever stress survey, 74% of people said stress has made them feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. But there are lots of little ways you can help manage stress every day. Andy and Dave from Mental Health UK share some of the ways they handle stress at work, and some small changes which can really make all the difference.

Sleep - Faye, Eve Sleep

Having recently conducted a survey with over 2000 Brits, Eve Sleep discovered that 79% of us struggle to switch off at bedtime and 60% of us wake up in the night with thoughts of work and other worries. The most common knock-on effects include tiredness, being less productive, being snappy and feeling over-emotional. Faye will help you to identify bad sleep patterns and offer some practical tips for improving your nights’ sleep.

Taking your thoughts to court

Negative thinking can lead to feeling stressed, which can prevent us from performing our best at work. Taking your thoughts to court is a simple, yet effective, exercise taught in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help you address negative thinking. Our simple video helps you to learn this technique and put it into practice at work.

Talking about mental health at work

If we noticed a colleague had a bad cough or had started to limp we would ask them how they’re doing and show our support. But sometimes we can be nervous about asking someone how they are doing mentally.

Information taken from Mental Health UK website.

Find out more at www.mentalhealth-uk.org/help-andinformation/health-and-wellbeing