CHECKING-IN X MARRIOTT CULTURE & COMMUNITY BUSINESS COUNCIL SOUTH PANEL DISCUSSION TO MARK MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK.
We found this discussion informative and picked up some useful tips to help you manage your own mental health at work, in preparing to return to work and in looking out for your colleagues.
We have summarised the panel discussion and key learning points below:
Manage your energy
Build up mental and physical well-being to build resilience against mental ill-health
Plan and adapt your routine – keep what has worked well over the last months and build it into your new daily routine
Expect change after change, and expect the unexpected
Take it slow, and take a breath, consider how you will manage your energy
Start keeping busy before you have a full program at work – it’s a marathon and not a sprint
Compassion
Be compassionate to yourself, as to others
Be aware of the ‘need’ for perfection, or the perceived expectation to work long hours, notice if this brings unhelpful judgement
Learn to say no, or say yes with conditions – know what you are realistically capable of
Ask – are you OK? And are you really OK?
Create a sense of togetherness, be aware that it can be overwhelming
Think about a quiet place to go to take 5 minutes respite
Purpose
Create a sense of purpose
Think about why we are here and what we are working to achieve
Listening
Start conversations to create the opportunity to listen
Speak to the behaviour observed, and invite reflection - it is better to say something than to say nothing
The more open you are yourself; the more people will seek you out to talk
Your vulnerability is a strength
Practice mindful listening, avoid assumptions or directing the conversation, creating space to allow reflection
Resources
Marriott Associates can access meQ for free, or the Employee Assistance Program
Your GP and the NHS website can be a great resource for support
WITH SPECIAL THANKS
Thanks again to our panellists and their invaluable insight and contributions. Their website links are below. Don’t forget you can support Kelly’s Cause and We Create Space on their donation pages on their websites:
Colin Minto, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Planning & Employer Brand, Europe, Middle East & Africa - Marriott International. www.marriotthotels.co.uk
Tobie-Anna Durk, Founder, Kelly's Cause Foundation. Kelly’s Cause is the UK’s leading Mental Health First Aid trainer in hospitality, offering certified courses to people across all levels of the hospitality industry. www.kellyscause.com
Kelly’s Cause Foundation donation page: www.kellyscause.com/donate
Shane Cook, Founder/MD, Jasper Wellbeing. Jasper Wellbeing is a holistic wellness company supporting individuals and organisations across the UK and beyond, through coaching and workshops utilising recognised accreditations in meditation, wellbeing, mental health, resilience coaching, mindfulness, fitness, food, and care. www.jasperwellbeing.com
Maylis Djikalou, Programme Director, We Create Space. We Create Space offers self-care programmes and workshops that help equip LGBT+ employees with the tools and techniques needed to manage their own mental health. www.wecreatespace.co
CLICK HERE to visit We Crate Space’s donation page.
Thanks also to our lunchtime Fitness / Wellness class hosts: Rhys Harding, F45 Brixton & F45 Liverpool Street
The F stands for functional training, a mix of circuit and HIIT style workouts geared towards everyday movement. 45 is the total amount of time for sweat-dripping, heart-pumping fun.
Special F45 Liverpool Street 7-Day Trial Offer.
Katja Niemela, Yoga Trip Retreats, Ibiza
Yoga Trip retreats offer yoga and well-being breaks with fun and a little life learning thrown in. We aim to get that balance right, so you can really feel at home from the moment you arrive and leave with a long-lasting glow and sparkle in your eyes. www.yogatripretreats.com/
For further information or if you have any questions about the events you can get in touch on email to info@checking-in.co.uk
