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Why should we look after our physical and mental wellbeing? Health, including both physical and mental health, is important to our quality of life. In fact, our physical and mental wellbeing are closely linked and mental health issues can often surface in physical reactions– such as in insomnia or muscle tension. The effect on our day-to- day function, behaviour and emotions can also impact work performance. Maintaining mental health practices in the work place can help us perform at our best. How do you promote positive mental health practices? Having dealt with a host of mental health issues within my own social circle, I have come to appreciate that mental health issues are more common than we would like to admit, and there is tremendous value in being able to speak openly about mental health and support each other. It is important to tackle stigma of mental health issues and recognise that seeking help for mental health issues is a sign of strength, not weakness. I check in regularly on colleagues, friends and family to build a strong community of support for one another, and ensure that there are open lines of communication and support. What do you do to look after your wellbeing? Looking after your wellbeing can look different for different people. Some will find meditation helpful, others may prefer exercise, or volunteer work (please
reach out to our Charities Committee if you are short of ideas!). For me, looking after my wellbeing means making sure I am eating the right foods and exercising regularly (at whatever level of intensity suits). I also enjoy cooking up a storm, or a run / walk along the waterfront. What are your book or podcast recommendations on the topic of mental health? Happier by Gretchen Rubin – is a podcast hosted by Gretchen Rubin and her sister Elizabeth Craft launched following the success of Rubin’s book The Happiness Project. Rubin is the former editor in chief of the Yale Law Journal and clerk for Supreme Court Justice and her podcast The Happier podcast is part of a larger ecosystem of resources on www.gretchenrubin.com, that includes an app, reading resources and toolkits going beyond understanding what happiness is, to understanding people – habit-building and increasing productivity, and how all of that trickles down to make people happier. Also check out sister podcasts A Little Happier (with shorter 3 minute episodes on understanding happiness), and More Happier… (which has just turned one!) For more light hearted (and less wordy) content, I recommend checking out social media accounts @themindgeek @sravyaa and @chibird.
Sanchez Lo Associate
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