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Our workplace mental health partner, SuperFriend* suggests there are five ways to wellbeing that are important to include in daily activities to promote mental health in your workplace.
Mental wellbeing is one of the most valuable business assets. Workplaces that prioritise mental health will see better employer engagement, reduced absenteeism and higher productivity.
Make these five ways a part of your way to wellbeing in the workplace;
Connect
Creating connections with others is a fundamental human need. This includes relationships with family, friends, work colleagues, neighbours and acquaintances in all areas of life. Taking the time to both broaden and strengthen relationships is the key to harnessing this aspect of wellbeing every day.
Be active
Physical activity is vital for positive wellbeing, whether it’s walking, running, cycling, playing sports, gardening, dancing or another activity that gets you moving. Importantly, finding the things you enjoy – and doing those activities regularly – is the best thing for your wellbeing.
Take notice
Mindfulness is about being in the moment, noticing things around you, being aware of your emotions, and reflecting on your experiences. This leads to the ability to savour the things you enjoy and be aware of your priorities, and such self-awareness impacts positively on wellbeing.
Keep learning
They say we learn something new every day, and science is telling us this sentiment is important for our wellbeing. Whether it’s signing up for a new hobby, rediscovering something you used to love or taking a development opportunity at work, learning new things boosts your confidence and this is great for your wellbeing.
Give
Considering and acting positively towards others links you to your community and rewards you with a stronger sense of wellbeing.
You can do this formally, though a volunteering opportunity, or informally through daily interactions with others.
Back to Wellness program
CommInsure’s award-wining Back to Wellness program**, is designed to support members claiming for mental health to get back to work and wellness.
The program engages and empowers members in their own recovery within a collaborative and supportive claims framework. Its purpose is to reduce the impact of mental health and restore wellness in the lives of your members.
Health and Wellbeing portal
We also offer a Health and Wellbeing portal for members. This portal is designed to use engagement and behaviour change principles based on neuroscience to deliver tailored programs and education to improve the health and wellbeing of members.
Accessible via tablet, laptop or mobile phone it will support members in their overall physical, mental, financial and career wellness. The portal creates an opportunity for funds to develop a deeper engagement with its employer groups and members and includes data analytics and reporting which creates the ability to devise more targeted content.
If you would like more information about our Back to Wellness program or the Health and Wellbeing portal, please speak to your Account Manager.
*This article was provided by SuperFriend, a national mental health foundation that helps workplaces promote and support improved mental health and wellbeing for their employees. www.superfriend.com.au
**Awarded the Risk Product Innovation Award at the Association of Financial Advisers Life Company of the Year Awards, 2016.