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"When you come out of the grips of a depression there is an incredible relief, but not one you feel allowed to celebrate. Instead, the feeling of victory is replaced with anxiety that it will happen again, and with shame and vulnerability when you see how your illness affected your family, your work, everything left untouched while you struggled to survive. We come back to life thinner, paler, weaker … but as survivors. Survivors who don’t get pats on the back from coworkers who congratulate them on making it. Survivors who wake to more work than before because their friends and family are exhausted from helping them fight a battle they may not even understand. I hope to one day see a sea of people all wearing silver ribbons as a sign that they understand the secret battle, and as a celebration of the victories made each day as we individually pull ourselves up out of our foxholes to see our scars heal, and to remember what the sun looks like.” ― Jenny Lawson, Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things

Happy World Wellbeing Week. This week, why not give yourself the gift of a free hour? An hour where you don't have to do anything, you can just sit, relax, be aware of your breathing and let your body and your mind be still. If you feel inclined, meditate. If you want to, sit outside in nature. But allow yourself the gift of a whole hour, just for you, with no interruptions. Then ask yourself, how do I feel after giving that time to myself?

Work-life balance, are you achieving it? If you're not, have a read of our latest piece for CEO Monthly for our top tips on how to achieve this as well as managing mental health in the workplace CEO Monthly

https://www.ceo-review.com/10-mental-health-strategies-for-employers/

Happy World Music Day. Did you know dancing can help to reduce your stress levels? Not only is it also great exercise but it gets your endorphins pumping and can help you connect with others. Next time you feel your stress levels rising, you feel anxious or you feeling out of sorts and you don't know why, get up, and dance. It doesn't have to look good, just put your favourite music on and dance your heart out.

Ladies, when did you have your last smear test? This week is Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Week. The uptake in pap smears is still far too low and still hasn't recovered to pre covid levels. Please speak to your teens, your aunts, your friends, your sisters and your mothers and remind them to check when their smear is due and to get it booked.

http://www.jostrust.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/cervical-screening-awareness-week

Most workplaces will talk about creating a 'culture' but what does that really mean and how big a part of that involves mental health? Thankfully, the stigma is starting to break down around mental health, but there's still a long way to go for some organisations. Hopefully, with more awareness comes more change. Here's our latest piece for CEO Monthly on strategies to manage mental health in the workplace

https://www.ceo-review.com/10-mental-health-strategies-for-employers/

10 Mental Health Strategies for Employers - CEO Monthly The days when mental health issues were seen as big ‘no entry’ sign are long gone and employers have got wise to the fact that mental health is just as important as physical health. The days when mental health issues were seen as big ‘no entry’ sign are long gone and employers have got wise ...

This Men's Health Week we're calling for all men to do a brother check-in. Su***de is still one of the biggest killers of men, globally, and we need to commit to continue to break the stigma around mental health and get men, boys and teens talking. If you're struggling, there are services we can connect you with who are there and who are happy to listen and help. You are not alone.

This week is Loneliness Awareness Week. A time when we highlight how devastating loneliness can be for people of all ages. A simple smile when you're doing your weekly shop, a hello to your neighbour on your walk to work, a text to say how are you to a friend or a phone call to a family member. All these little things can help people to feel less lonely. If you know someone who you're worried about, reach out. There are loneliness services which can connect people and bring them together in communities. If you're feeling lonely, and need support, please reach out to us, our team are here and ready to listen.

As an employer, your employees' mental health should be your top priority. Read our latest piece for CEO Monthly where we share 10 strategies which can help.
CEO Monthly

https://www.ceo-review.com/10-mental-health-strategies-for-employers/

10 Mental Health Strategies for Employers - CEO Monthly The days when mental health issues were seen as big ‘no entry’ sign are long gone and employers have got wise to the fact that mental health is just as important as physical health. The days when mental health issues were seen as big ‘no entry’ sign are long gone and employers have got wise ...

This week is World Carers Week and we want to take the time to thank all our amazing team of carers across Nest Healthcare. We couldn't do this without you.

Are you suffering from burnout? With the stress of returning to the office or managing hybrid working or even still working from home, the stress easily builds up and can cause burnout. It's wise to seek help early, speak to your manager or a professional and ask for ways to help prevent burnout from going too far.

Read our latest blog on burnout, here
https://www.nesthealthcare.co.uk/is-burnout-turning-your-career-to-ash/

Happy Pride Month. May everyone be able to be who they are.

Workplace wellbeing is a term that gets bandied about but what does it actually mean? We explore it more in our latest article for CEO Monthly

https://www.ceo-review.com/wellbeing-coaching-in-the-workplace/

Wellbeing Coaching in the Workplace - CEO Monthly Coaching for performance is common in the workplace, but coaching to enhance wellbeing is less well-known. However, it’s essential to address your team’s wellbeing to ensure they continue to perform well at work. Coaching for performance is common in the workplace, but coaching to enhance wellbe...

“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: It is easier to say ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say ‘My heart is broken.’” C. S. Lewis, 1940

May is Share a Story Month. Reading, sharing stories, listening to stories and writing stories are hugely beneficial to your mental health and wellbeing. If you're feeling overwhelmed, why not try writing down five things that make you feel happy, then do this every day. Or, turn them into a mini story and write your day how you wanted it to be.

Have you ever tried yoga? The benefits it can bring to your body and your mind are incredible and it's super accessible. Sites like YouTube offer hours of amazing videos to follow and the benefits can be felt from a single session. Here's our latest blog on yoga and the benefits it can bring.

https://www.nesthealthcare.co.uk/unwind-your-mind-the-yoga-transformation/

May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month. What an important month. All our teens deserve to believe in themselves and have people in their lives that believe in them. If you have a teen in your life, take the time to tell them how proud you are of them, how much you respect their achievements big or small and that they'll always have a listening ear should they need it.

How happy are your employees? Could they be happier? Could their mental health be improved? Thought about implementing a wellbeing policy? Here are our thoughts which we've shared with CEO Monthly

https://www.ceo-review.com/wellbeing-coaching-in-the-workplace/

Wellbeing Coaching in the Workplace - CEO Monthly Coaching for performance is common in the workplace, but coaching to enhance wellbeing is less well-known. However, it’s essential to address your team’s wellbeing to ensure they continue to perform well at work. Coaching for performance is common in the workplace, but coaching to enhance wellbe...

The 21st of May is World Meditation Day. Here's our latest blog on yoga and how it can help to clear your mind and promote calm.

https://www.nesthealthcare.co.uk/unwind-your-mind-the-yoga-transformation/

May is national walking month. The benefits of walking on your mental and physical health are huge. Whether it's walking to work, walking the kids to school or simply walking around the block, every step will help to calm your nervous system and allow you to feel more calm.

Thankfully, burnout is no longer a taboo. More and more workplaces are implementing a workplace wellbeing policy or starting to try to take steps to help prevent burnout and an open culture for speaking about it. Here's our latest blog on burnout, we hope it helps.

https://www.nesthealthcare.co.uk/is-burnout-turning-your-career-to-ash/

Tomorrow is national dance day. Dancing is proven to help elevate your mood and boost your endorphins. If you're feeling stressed or anxious or you just need a boost, turn on your favourite tunes and get dancing.

If you've been thinking about taking up yoga but are unsure where to start or if it could help, why not read our latest blog to help you unwind your mind.

https://www.nesthealthcare.co.uk/unwind-your-mind-the-yoga-transformation/

“Mental health is something that we all need to talk about, and we need to take the stigma away from it. So let’s raise the awareness. Let’s let everybody know it’s OK to have a mental illness and addiction problem.” — Demi Lovato

Whatever mental health condition you may be suffering from you can rely on our help to understand the complexity, fragility and devastating effects mental health can have on your life. By choosing Nest Healthcare you will have access to a unique approach and a special place, where you can escape and retreat from the daily challenges of life and begin your new journey to a more positive mental state of wellbeing.

https://www.nesthealthcare.co.uk/

In today's fast paced world, we all need to take time to focus on ourselves and breathe and relax. Yoga is a great way of coming back into yourself and allowing your mind and your body to fully relax. Here's our latest blog to help you unwind your mind

https://www.nesthealthcare.co.uk/unwind-your-mind-the-yoga-transformation/

Stress affects everyone in different ways. Some will find it hard to eat, some will eat too much. Some won't sleep, some will sleep more. We're all different and we all deal with things in a different way. This Stress Awareness Month, be kind to yourself. At Nest we can work with you to find a coping mechanism for stress that works for you. If you need help, let's talk

At Nest, our small scale care model gives us the fundamental ability to work closely with each person. This means we can create a flexible and tailored programme for each individual, taking into account their lifestyles. The end goal is to help to make a positive change in their lives – for themselves and for their family and friends. If you're looking for support, please reach out and let's talk about how we can support you.

https://www.nesthealthcare.co.uk/

This Move More Month, why not think of five ways you can become more active? Can you take the stairs rather than the lift? Can you get off one bus stop before your actual stop so you have further to walk? Can you park at a car park further away from the office? Can you go for a walk at lunch or walk the kids to school rather than drive? The key is finding easy and achievable adjustments to things you're already doing. All those little things will soon add up and you'll hopefully reap the benefits which can include more energy, better sleep and lower stress levels.

"Deep breathing is our nervous system’s love language." — Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy