Welcome
Welcome to this weeks Wellbeing Wednesday!
Read on to find out:
- how you can manage your stress with stress busting tips, tools and resources
- how you can energize your workplace habits by taking a stand!
- where you can find guidance to support colleagues who are observing Ramadan
- how you can access tips and tools to support your Health and Wellbeing via your Employee Assistance Programme – Vivup
If you have any ideas on themes or topics for future editions, or if you’d like to share a good news story, please do get in touch with us via cw.traininghub@nhs.net
We hope you find the tips, tools and resources useful.
Stress Awareness Month
April is ‘Stress Awareness Month’ – The challenge of managing stress can be difficult and sometimes even more challenging can be trying to find the right support – so each week in April we will be bringing the stress busting tips, tools, resources and coping strategies to you.
Self-Care Workbook
We understand how busy and challenging working in healthcare can be. That’s why recharging your batteries is vitally important.
Making time for rest, relaxation and exercise to support your own mental and physical health not only helps your own wellbeing but can also enhance your ability to support patients and colleagues
Click on the button below to download a self-care workbook packed with exercises, tips and tricks to create or implement in your daily self-care routine.
How to stress less
Take action to manage your stress well by learning some new, helpful coping strategies.
How to Avoid Burnout on Repeat
In high-stress professionals’ demanding and fast-paced work, burnout is a common occurrence. You face pressures from yourself and your work, pushing you towards the edge. No one wants to burn out, much less repeat this challenging experience.
You have the choice and the permission not to let yourself burn out. Tune in to this episode to find out how to do this.
On Your Feet General Practice!
On Your Feet Britain® – is your chance to get the ball rolling and encourage your employees, colleagues or even your manager to take a stand. Team up with colleagues and see how much you can reduce your “sitting time”.
“Get up offa that thing”
The On Your Feet Britain® challenge encourages you to take James Brown at his word and convert ‘sitting time’ to ‘standing time’. Make some simple changes – it’s easier than you think:
- Stand during phone calls
- Stand and take a break from your computer every 30 minutes
- Use the stairs more
- Arrange standing or walking meetings
- Eat your lunch away from your desk
- Walk to a colleague’s desk instead of phoning or emailing them
- Stand at the back of the room during presentations
Ramadan Mubarak
Wednesday evening marked the start of Ramadan. We want to wish colleagues who are observing Ramadan a very bless Holy Montth.
To help leaders consider how best to support colleagues who may be fasting or observing Ramadan, the NHS Muslim Network has created guidance outlining what the holy month means and how we can support colleagues’ health and wellbeing during this period.
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