Mental Health & Well-being Weekly

Welcome to this week’s Mental Health & Well-being segment.

Each week there will be advice and practical tips right here to help you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and self-compassion.  

Taking steps towards self-help is a powerful way to foster personal growth and well-being.  

By empowering yourself with the right tools and strategies, you can nurture resilience, improve emotional health, and create positive changes in your life.  

Whether you’re seeking ways to reduce stress, build healthier habits, or simply find more balance, we’re here to guide and support you on your journey.  

Some topics may be challenging and as always, take what you need and discard what you don’t. Travel light through life.

 

Cold & Flu Season Survival Guide

www.healthline.com/program/cold-flu-survival-guide

Brilliant link with loads of information on surviving the cold and flu season, from prepping your house to a debunking Cold and Flu myths quiz. Below is a summary of the how to weather the cold and flu like a pro.

Managing the Early Signs of Illness

1. Listen to Your Body:
Pay attention to subtle signals like a sore throat, headache, or increased fatigue. These are cues to start taking it easy.

2. Slow Down:
Reduce your activity levels. Skip intense workouts, say no to extra obligations, and give yourself more rest.

3. Boost Immunity:
Increase your intake of essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and selenium.

Preparing Ahead

1. Meal Prep:
Focus on simple, nourishing options like stews, rice porridge, or bone broth. Prepare and freeze for easy access.

2. Stock Up:
Keep quick, easy-to-prepare meals and necessary supplies like tissues and remedies on hand.

When Illness Hits Full Force

1. Rest:
Prioritize rest and sleep.

2. Stay Hydrated and Nourished:
Choose easy-to-digest foods like soups, buttered rice, and ginger tea. Restore electrolytes with coconut water.

3. Use Cold and Heat Therapy:
Relieve discomfort with heating pads, cold therapy,

4. Soothe Symptoms Naturally:
Try essential oils like peppermint, eucalyptus, or lavender for relief. Diffuse them for relaxation, especially if congested.

Final Tip

Embrace rest and comfort, even if the whole family is sick. It’s a chance to recover together with some TLC.

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Weekly Affirmation

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Upcoming Wellbeing Events

Join Our Inter-Departmental Pumpkin Carving Competition! 🎃

Get ready to unleash your creativity and teamwork! We’re excited to announce our Pumpkin Carving Competition, where departments can showcase their artistic flair and compete for some fantastic prizes!

Details:
When: Judging on October 25th
Where: The Great Hall
Gather your colleagues and even invite your families to join in the fun!
Each department can submit multiple entries, or you can select the best pumpkin to represent your team. This is a perfect opportunity to bond, collaborate, and let your imaginations run wild!
Prizes will be awarded for the best pumpkins, so bring your A-game and get carving!
Let’s make this a spooktacular event filled with creativity and camaraderie. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Happy carving! 🎃✨

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