World Wellbeing Week



Posted 01/07/2022





Now in its fourth year, World Wellbeing Week is upon us and aims to provide the opportunity for participants worldwide to celebrate the many aspects of wellbeing, from meaningful, purposeful work to financial security, physical, mental and emotional health, social resilience and empathic care for the environment. Wellbeing has never been so important to our lives and livelihoods as it is at the present time. Coming out of a serious pandemic, has taken its toll on many of us in many different ways.


The pandemic has revealed a capacity for change, never before thought possible, with people adapting mentally and physically all over the world. It has brought with it different ways of thinking and a new-found resilience and strength. The word on everyone’s lips has been: ‘wellbeing’.


Wellbeing encapsulates not only own physical being, but our mental wellbeing, our whole being.


This blog aims to raise awareness of not only the drivers for this year’s wellbeing week, being community and universal togetherness, but it also aims to provide you, our PCS community with the tools, knowledge and skills to better help with your overall wellbeing.


2022 is a time to rejoice. A time to travel once again, to reconnect with friends and family, and to bring work colleagues closer together united in their aims and aspirations for the future.


Being mentally healthy doesn’t just mean that you don’t have a mental health problem. If you have good mental health, you can: Make the most of your potential, Cope with life, Play a full part in your family, workplace, community, and among friends Some people call mental health ‘emotional health’ or ‘wellbeing’. Mental health is everyone’s business.


We all have times when we feel down, stressed or frightened. Most of the time those feelings pass, but sometimes they develop into a more serious problem, and this could happen to any one of us. Everyone is different. You may bounce back from a setback, while someone else may feel weighed down by it for a long time. Your mental health doesn’t always stay the same. It can change as circumstances change and as you move through different stages in your life. Unfortunately, stigma can be attached to mental health problems. This means that people feel uncomfortable about them and don’t talk about them much. Many people don’t even feel comfortable talking about their feelings. But it’s healthy to know and say how you’re feeling.




The NHS highlight 5 steps to improving mental wellbeing.
These steps are:



1. Connect with other people




Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. These steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.

  • Help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worth
  • Give you an opportunity to share positive experiences
  • Provide emotional support and allow you to support others


There are lots of things you could try to help build stronger and closer relationships:

  • If possible, take time each day to be with your family, for example, try arranging a fixed time to eat dinner together.
  • Arrange a day out with friends you have not seen for a while.
  • Try switching off the TV to talk or play a game with your children, friends or family.
  • Have lunch with a colleague.
  • Visit a friend or family member who needs support or company.
  • Volunteer at a local school, hospital or community group.
  • Make the most of technology to stay in touch with friends and family. Video-chat apps like Skype and FaceTime are useful, especially if you live far apart.


However, do not rely on technology or social media alone to build relationships. It's easy to get into the habit of only ever texting, messaging or emailing people.



2. Be physically active




Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

  • Raising your self-esteem
  • Helping you to set goals or challenges and achieve them
  • Causing chemical changes in your brain which can help to positively change your mood

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3. Learn new skills




Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

  • Boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem
  • Helping you to build a sense of purpose
  • Helping you to connect with others even if you feel like you do not have enough time, or you may not need to learn new things, there are lots of different ways to bring learning into your life.

​Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

  • Try learning to cook something new. Find out about healthy eating and cooking tips
  • Try taking on a new responsibility at work, such as mentoring a junior staff member or improving your presentation skills
  • Work on a DIY project, such as fixing a broken bike, garden gate or something bigger. There are lots of free video tutorials online
  • Consider signing up for a course at a local college. You could try learning a new language or a practical skill such as plumbing
  • Try new hobbies that challenge you, such as writing a blog, taking up a new sport or learning to paint
  • PCS has lots of training courses which are free and will also strengthen your knowledge and skills at work. They are also accredited which is great for your personal attainment.


4. Give to others




Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:

  • Creating positive feelings and a sense of reward
  • Giving you a feeling of purpose and self-worth
  • Helping you connect with other people It could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.

Some examples of the things you could try include:

  • Saying thank you to someone for something they have done for you
  • Asking friends, family or colleagues how they are and really listening to their answer
  • Spending time with friends or relatives who need support or company
  • Offering to help someone you know with DIY or a work project
  • Volunteering in your community, such as helping at a school, hospital or care home

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5. Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)




Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness "mindfulness".


Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges. If you would like to learn more about mindfulness or would just like to talk to someone regarding your mental health and wellbeing.


The counsellor here at PCS is here to help and support you as well as provide that confidential listening ear. You can contact her on 07399 809671 via telephone or text message or e-mail her on jaime@personal-careservices.co.uk.


The most important issue regarding improving your mental wellbeing is knowing that you are not alone and that you can do anything that you want to with help and support.

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Virtual Drop-in Clinic





If you are feeling a little down, worried about the current pandemic, or just looking to let off some steam; our counsellor is now providing virtual drop-in sessions every Tuesday.


Issues or concerns discussed with Jaime do not need to be work related; but could include home life, relationship, or health concerns.


We want you to be assured that the counsellor here at PCS is there to listen to you in a confidential, safe and secure space.


This service is completely confidential and free to all our Staff.



Your counsellor at PCS is also a qualified CBT practitioner as well as qualified ‘talking’ therapist. She will help and support you if you feel that you are suffering from something such as perimenopause.


Don’t suffer from any mental health issue in silence or alone, the more that we talk about it, the better you will feel.


Contact Jaime on 07399809671 or email on jaime@personal-careservices.co.uk


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