Take charge of your mental health during Stress Awareness Month and beyond using our free online learning platform and lunchtime events.
05/04/2023
Welcome to Stress Awareness Month! Every year in April, we celebrate this occasion to increase awareness of the impact that stress can have on our lives, and to emphasise the significance of mental health and wellbeing. The daily pressures of life can often make us feel overwhelmed, which is why it is crucial to prioritise the welfare of both our staff and the broader community.
To support this cause, we have compiled a list of projects and events that will aid you in understanding stress and participating in stress-relieving activities. Let’s delve into these resources and learn how to take charge of your mental health during Stress Awareness Month and beyond.
To acknowledge Stress Awareness Month, we would like to draw attention to SeedL, our online learning platform that is free and offers a range of courses and resources. These resources aim to help you understand and manage stress in healthy and efficient ways.
If you are interested in learning about mindfulness, meditation, exploring various relaxation techniques, or understanding mental health, this platform has a wide range of resources to offer.
The free online learning platform provides courses that are designed to cater to your schedule, with flexibility and accessibility in mind. Regardless of the time you have available, whether it be 20 minutes, an hour, or more, you will be able to find courses that meet your needs and time limitations.
SeedL is a year-round offering available to levy payers, providing more than 200 live virtual subjects conducted through interactive webinars, which include CPD accredited courses. These courses can be accessed from your desk or while working remotely.
We have put together a collection of events to assist you in relaxing, destressing, and prioritising your mental well-being throughout Stress Awareness Month. By enjoying our events program for April below, you can attempt new experiences, interact with like-minded individuals, and take a break.
24 April, 1pm at Temple Church
Press pause on your day and join us in exploring the historic Temple Church which has been under renovations and closed to the public for many years. Photographer Adrian Wyatt will take you through some photography exercises to boost your creativity, stimulate mindfulness, and increase wellbeing.
Every Wednesday, 12pm starting at Left Handed Giant
LHG Run Club stands for equality, empowerment and community. Interact with like-minded individuals on a 6k loop of the harbour then hang around for a post-run chat.
We all start together and end together, no one is ever left behind and all abilities are welcome to join.
28 April, 8-8:45am at Queen Square, 12-12:45pm at Castle Park and 6-6:45pm at Brandon Hill
Take a break in nature and join in on City Nature Challenge 2023. Explore the nature thriving in Bristol with a wildlife expert, from the wildflowers flourishing in pavement cracks to our favourite urban birds!
From time to time, we all need somewhere to go and escape the busyness of our day. Located in the heart of Temple Quay, the Bristol Chaplaincy barge is is available to support both individuals and businesses with quiet personal reflection.
No need to book, just turn up. There is also a chaplain available to chat, if you need someone to talk to. The opening hours are:
Mondays – between 12 and 2pm
Tuesdays – between 11am and 2pm
All employees from levy paying businesses in our BID area can take advantage of our free online learning platform and monthly events programme, available all year round. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about our new events and latest projects.
If you are unsure if your company is a levy paying business, please get in touch.