Health and wellbeing workshops on self-care are trendy right now. But what do they truly mean? And how can HR teams and business owners make them more than buzzwords?
Well, you’re in the right place for nurturing your team’s wellbeing, with the added bonus of building a stronger employer brand through encouraging self-care, in and out of work. And while habit forming and nutrition might not instantly spring to mind in terms of staff self-care, they’re brilliant places to start.
1) Build and Break Habits
Old habits are hard to break, and new ones are even tougher to form. This is why your team members need to understand the triggers and rewards behind their behaviours to truly make an impact. Health and wellbeing workshops about habit building and breaking do just that.
But, how does it correlate with self-care, in and out of work?
- Recognise the Triggers – Understand what ignites those ingrained habits that might be hindering productivity or wellbeing, so they can strategise around them.
- Why it matters – Knowing their triggers helps employees create supportive work and home environments that gently nudge them towards better habits.
- Find the Rewards – Every habit fulfils a need. So, the trick is finding alternative rewards to still satisfy the need while leading to healthier habits.
- Why it matters – Positive reinforcement is key for adaption to new beneficial habits.
- Experience Big Results through Gradual Change – Employees are more likely to stick with unintimidating changes. So, it’s more powerful to encourage gradual, consistent adjustments rather than drastic overhauls.
- Why it matters – Small shifts compound over time, leading to lasting, transformative change.
They’ll leave equipped with practical tools for consistency and sustainability, contributing to an overall positive impact in their professional and personal lives.
So, that’s habit forming and busting. But nutrition? Where does that fit it?
2) Nourish Your Body and Soul
Perhaps you understand the connection between health and wellbeing workshops about diet and self-care out of work. But what about in it?
Well, the burning question is this …Is nutrition affecting your team’s energy levels at work? Spoiler alert… Yes, it probably is!
For this reason, nutritional health and wellbeing workshops assess the diet of your team members, so they can be energised to tackle any task at hand.
Here’s what you can expect to find on the agenda for optimum self-care results, both in and out of work:
- Balance Your Nutrition, Balance Your Life – Proper nutrition isn’t just about weight, but sustaining the energy they need to be productive and happy.
- Why it matters – A balanced diet helps maintain consistent energy levels, enhancing focus and reducing burnout.
- Bust the Myths and Focus on the Facts – Common misconceptions about nutrition can lead to poor dietary choices. This is why it’s so helpful to bust those myths wide open.
- Why it matters – Informed employees are equipped to make healthier choices, leading to improved productivity and morale.
- Eat and Live Mindfully – Mindful eating practices can transform the relationship your employees have with food, reducing stress and enhancing wellbeing.
- Why it matters – Being conscious of what and how they eat is a powerful step towards holistic self-care.
Why it Pays to Take Self-Care Seriously
Ultimately, encouraging self-care with the right habits and nutrition helps cultivate a happier, healthier workplace, filled with people who want to join in and stick around. (And did we mention their nearest and dearest might thank you for it too!)
At Stress Matters, we know you’re busy, and self-care might feel like just one more item on your ever-growing to-do list. But it doesn’t have to be complicated!
Get in touch for a chat about our Building and Breaking Habits and Nourishment for the Body and Soul health and wellbeing workshops to see how we can support you and your team. After all, when your team feels good, they do good – both in and out of work!
