This year’s theme is ‘Little by Little’ highlighting the transformative impact of consistent, small positive actions on overall wellbeing.
By making manageable adjustments to your daily routine, however small, can have a positive effect on mental health with an everyday focus on self-care and stress reduction.
Our FSB members who volunteer their time to support small businesses through our Health and Wellbeing policy work in the Greater London region and via the monthly FSB National events programme share here their approach, thoughts and words in recognition of this year’s Stress Awareness Month:
Schnel Hanson, FSB London Health & Wellbeing Policy Group Member; Co-host of FSB National Event – Health, wellbeing and personal development for small businesses; Owner of Developing The Inner You
April marks Stress Awareness Month, highlighting the crucial need to prioritise mental health. Let's stay proactive in maintaining our well-being and recognising when to seek support. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Let's commit to practicing self-care and fostering a supportive environment for ourselves and those around us.
Anna Stapleton, FSB London Health & Wellbeing Policy Lead; Co-host of FSB National Event – Health, wellbeing and personal development for small businesses; Owner of Ready To Make A Change - Mental & Emotional Wellbeing Expert
Think harmony and embrace self-care: As we navigate life's challenges, it's easy to overlook our well-being. Let's prioritise self-care this Stress Awareness Month. Recognize triggers, reshape reactions, and cultivate resilience. Remember, taking care of yourself is not selfish—it's essential.
Ibelema Emeh, FSB London Health & Wellbeing Policy Group Member; Owner of Setax Training and Consultancy Ltd
Reframing STRESS positively, it becomes an acronym representing Strength Through Resilience Empowerment Self-awareness Self-care. Any time you feel stressed, take a deep breath, be grateful and rethink it in a positive way.
Crystal Stewart, FSB London Health & Wellbeing Policy Group Member; Family Solicitor and Owner of Stalwart Solicitors
As a family solicitor we see the emotional impact and stress that ensues following relationship breakdown. We work with organisations to help reduce stress and increase the wellbeing provision delivered to staff through providing 30 minutes free family legal advice. This reduces staff absenteeism and departure and increases staff productivity.
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At FSB, we support small businesses across the UK to make wellbeing a priority, whatever your business size or sector, because taking care of your wellbeing can have positive effects on your mental health, physical health and productivity. Please take a look at our FSB Workplace Wellbeing Hub to help discover accessible ways to prioritise wellbeing.
FSB’s Healthcare Membership Benefit provides affordable and cost-effective lifestyle solutions including access to physiotherapy, counselling, a 24/7 private GP, an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more.