Stress Awareness Month 2024

April is host to Stress Awareness Month 2024, and this year’s theme is #littlebylittle. It highlights the idea that small, consistent actions can have a huge impact on reducing stress and improving overall wellbeing. To learn more about stress and the symptoms you might experience, check out some of our previous We Are Wellbeing articles. […]

Bowel Cancer Awareness

Bowel cancer is currently the 4th most common cancer in the UK, here at We Are Wellbeing, we are using this opportunity to learn more about the disease, and to raise awareness. In this blog, we explore what it is, what the risk factors are, and how to spot the signs. But first, let’s look […]

Hydration

The Importance of Hydration ‘I know I don’t drink enough’ and ‘I know I should drink more’ are two common sentences we hear in the workplace! Sound familiar? The 11th – 17th of March marks Nutrition & Hydration Week, and here at We Are Wellbeing, we are focusing on the topic of hydration. We all […]

Healthy Heart Month

How to look after your Heart Health in the Workplace February is Heart Month, and can provide us all with a timely reminder to look after our heart health. Every single day our heart beats around 100,000 times, and continuously pumps blood around our bodies, delivering oxygen and vital nutrients to our muscles and organs. […]

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024

This year Cervical Cancer Prevention Week runs from the 22nd – 28th January, and we are proud to be supporting this at We Are Wellbeing. The campaign aims to raise awareness, support those who have been affected, and ultimately, make cervical cancer a thing of the past. Each week in the UK, 9 women will […]

What is Menopause Awareness Month?

Shakira Taylor, We Are Wellbeing’s Fitness Coach, introduces us to Menopause Awareness Month and answers commonly asked questions surrounding menopause in the workplace. When is Menopause Awareness Month? Menopause Awareness Month is held every October, with World Menopause Day taking place on the 18th October, led by the International Menopause Society. The purpose of the […]

Dealing With Grief

Grief is a universal human experience that accompanies loss; be it the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or even the loss of a job you loved. It is a complex and deeply personal journey, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed, lost, and emotionally fragile. However, it is important to remember that […]

5 Ways to Embrace Rainy Days

Ah, the rain – nature’s way of nourishing the earth and providing a tranquil ambiance. However, for many, rainy days can bring about a gloomy mood and dampen spirits. But what if we could reframe our perspective and find the beauty and positivity in rainy moments? In this blog, we will explore five ways to […]

Siemens AGT and We Are Wellbeing webinars

The Background Siemens have been a longstanding client of We Are Wellbeing. We have run more than 10 Wellbeing webinars for their AGT division over the last decade. The Challenge Siemens contacted We Are Wellbeing, asking if we could run some specific expert-run webinars based around Women’s and Men’s health. They advised that they had […]

How to improve social wellbeing at work

By Dr Kirsty Gardiner, Associate Trainer or WAW and Social Wellbeing Expert. Our daily lives are filled with interactions with others. For example, at work we band together in teams to complete projects, at home we spend time with family and friends and even ordering a hot drink in a coffee shop requires talking to […]