Healthier You Wellbeing Series

Exclusively for Business in the Community members, we are delighted to offer a new series of online wellbeing sessions that aim to empower and educate individuals to make healthier lifestyle choices and promote the benefits of having a healthy heart and healthy mind.

Health MOT | Thursday 5 September | 10:00 - 10:45 AM |MS Teams

This session will focus on raising awareness and providing you with the knowledge to perform health-checks. These health checks will support you on your journey to better health and a greater quality of life. By the end of the session, you will have the knowledge and skills of maintaining your health and preventing potential problems in the future.

The session will cover:

• Knowing your numbers
• Benefits of self-check
• Q&A

Movement & Me | Thursday 12 September | 10:00 - 10:45 AM |MS Teams

In this session we will focus on the crucial role of movement.

Over 45 minutes, this session will give attendees an understanding of the difference between quality movement and general movement, the benefits of movement, what happens when we don’t move enough and why moving with purpose makes exercise an integral part of your life.

The session will cover:

- Why we need to move more

- The difference between movement and quality movement

- What happens when we don't move enough

- Moving with purpose and the benefits

- Q&A

The Benefits of Healthy Eating | Thursday 19 September | 10:00 - 10:45 AM |MS Teams

In this session, we will explore what healthy eating is and why it is essential for our overall health.

Over 45 minutes, this session will give attendees an understanding of the relationship with food and our mental health, as well as the benefits of eating well to live well.

The session will cover:

- What is healthy eating?

- 'Good foods' and 'bad foods'

- Carbs\, fats and proteins

- How food affects mood

- What happens when we don't eat healthily?

- The benefits of healthy eating and enjoying food

- Q&A

Stress Management & Sleep | 26 September | 10:00 - 10:45 AM |MS Teams

In this session, we will explore the impact of sleep on mental health and stress.

Over 45 minutes, this session will give attendees the knowledge and tools to better handle stress, both inside and outside of work.

The session will cover:

- What is stress?

- The science behind stress

- Good stress and bad stress: getting the balance

- Chronic stress

- Managing stress and coping methods

- Q&A

Stronger Immunity for Winter| Tuesday 3 December | 10:00 - 10:45 AM |MS Teams

As winter approaches, so does the increased risk of illnesses such as flu, coughs and colds. While we can't completely avoid exposure to germs, we can take proactive steps to strengthen our immunity and prepare for the challenges that the colder months bring.

Over 45 minutes, this session will give attendees advice and guidance on how to strengthen your immune system during winter. Topics will cover everything from knowing exactly what our immune system is, and how to take care of it through both physical and psychological initiatives.

The session will cover:

- Overview of our immune system

- Common winter illnesses

- Factors affecting the immune system

- Nutrition

- Sleep & Stress

- Environment

- Recognise & Respond

- Q&A