The Business of Mindfulness - Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

This week is 'Grief Awareness Week' 💔. This year's theme is 'Shine a light' ✨🔦! As we discovered, "National Grief Awareness Week is an annual event that aims to create a safe space for individuals to discuss their experiences with grief and loss openly. It encourages empathy, compassion, and support for grieving, emphasising that grief is a universal and often challenging part of the human experience." Whilst it is not the most cheery subject, it is something we all need to address sometime in our lives. It is also about removing stigma in the workplace and encouraging all employers to be open and supportive of their employees through different stages of grief. One of the many reasons why being a Mental Health First Aider in your department could help you. Find out how WE could help remove that 'stigma' in your business. Please Chris Hopkirk a call on 01905 935069 or email us at: [email protected] mindfulness.uk.com #hr #workplaceculture #mentalhealthfirstaid #griefawarenessweek #wellbeing #employer #ceo #support #director #leadership #management #employee

We're developing a range of opportunities for people with lived experience to be involved in the work that we do. If you have experience of suicidal thoughts, self-harm or you’ve lost someone to suicide, we’d like your help. Some of our current opportunities include sharing any experiences that you, or someone you know, have had with our online chat service or similar services, and also joining our Lived Experience panel. As a member of our panel, you will have various opportunities to help shape the critical work we do. If you’re interested and 18 or over, you can sign up to our Lived Experience Panel or participate in the evaluation of our Online Chat service here: https://bit.ly/3Hzd3DW

This week is 'Grief Awareness Week' 💔. This year's theme is 'Shine a light' ✨🔦! As I found out - "National Grief Awareness Week is an annual event that aims to create a safe space for individuals to discuss their experiences with grief and loss openly. It encourages empathy, compassion, and support for grieving, emphasising that grief is a universal and often challenging part of the human experience." Whilst it is not the most cheery subject, it is something we all need to address sometime in our lives. It is also about removing stigma in the workplace and encouraging all employers to be open and supportive of their employees through different stages of grief. One of the many reasons why being a Mental Health First Aider in your department could help you. Find out how The Business of Mindfulness - Mental Health and Wellbeing Support could help remove that 'stigma' in your business. Please give my colleague Chris Hopkirk a call on 01905 935069 or email us at: [email protected] mindfulness.uk.com #hr #workplaceculture #mentalhealthfirstaid #griefawarenessweek #wellbeing #employer #ceo #support #director #leadership #management #employee

This poll was taken by Marie Curie Cancer Research back in 2021 - I am sure the numbers have risen since then, but this does interest me. 58% of employees felt their performance was affected by grief months after bereavement. 54% of employees worried that taking time off after a bereavement would affect their job security. 29% of employees were not confident knowing what to say to a bereaved colleague. 14% of HR professionals were not confident they'd know what to say to a bereaved employee. What can we do to lend a helping hand during this time? We're here to support you with our counselling services and offer mental health first aid courses to equip you with the tools to help others. How important is it to support a colleague in the workplace? Grief is a real experience that can affect individuals in various ways, often in ways we might not immediately recognise. It can manifest as sadness, anxiety, or even delayed stress, which may surface long after the initial loss. Being there for one another in times of grief is crucial. A simple act of kindness, a listening ear, or acknowledging what someone is going through can make a significant difference. Let’s create a compassionate work environment where everyone feels comfortable seeking support and offering it. #hr #grief #counselling #mentalhealthfirstaid #YouAreNotAlone #director #ceo #management #leadership #smes mindfulness.uk.com Chris Hopkirk The Business of Mindfulness - Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

✨🎄 Exciting News! 🎄✨ I’m officially an approved provider for Skills Boost Worcestershire in partnership with the Worcestershire Growth Hub! I specialise in social media training and content creation to help businesses grow in 2025. Whether it’s mastering TikTok, creating consistent posts, or scheduling your social media content, I’m here to sprinkle some magic over your marketing. 📌 Here’s what I can offer: • 🎥 TikTok Training: Learn how to create fun, impactful content on the fastest-growing platform. • 📸 Instagram & Facebook Training: Optimise your profiles and create strategies that engage your audience. • 🗓️ Content Creation & Scheduling: Let me take the stress out of managing your social media. 📧 Email: [email protected] 📞 Call/WhatsApp: 07711164079 Worcestershire Growth Hub Ellen Grove Nyree Black The Business of Mindfulness - Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Nick French Esther Partridge-Warner Tina Button #SocialMediaTraining #TikTokForBusiness #SkillsBoostWorcestershire #SocialMediaContent #2025Growth #SocialMediaMagic

🌟 I came across an interesting article in HR magazine today! 📖 According to a report from Totaljobs published in October 2024, sick leave among UK employees has surged by 41% over the past three years. 📈 On a brighter note, 46% of SMEs are boosting their mental health support! 🧠💪 This is fantastic news, especially as employment laws are rapidly evolving! ⚖️ Having worked in a fast-paced environment before, I'm super passionate about helping businesses tackle mental health and well-being challenges. 🌈 It's clear that investing in your employees is key to reducing absenteeism and maximising your ROI! A happy, supportive work environment = A happy workforce! 😊🎉 To find out what we can offer you at The Business of Mindfulness - Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Please visit our website for more information or contact my colleague Chris Hopkirk. This article is worth a read. #hr #wellbeing #mentalhealth #smes #employee #employer #ceo #director #business #businessowner #leadership #management

My weekly thought: Just take a step, Any step will do to keep you going forward

My weekly thought: There have been many things that have scared me and often I have felt like running away and giving up. However I recognise this is my inner child who grew up being afraid and scared. We all have an “inner child”. We just need to learn how to calm him or her down and to think and feel like an adult. Mindfulness is one thing that has helped me. I am now very self aware of those feelings and triggers that bring out my inner child. Being aware and accepting these feelings rather than pushing them away is the solution.

On behalf of myself, Chris Hopkirk and our team at The Business of Mindfulness - Mental Health and Wellbeing Support , we would like to extend our warmest wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to all our American friends and colleagues around the globe. May your day be filled with peace, happiness, and of course a touch of mindfulness. We hope you enjoy a relaxing time with your friends and family. #happythanksgiving #mindfulness #wellbeing #family #american #usa #leadership #ceo

My weekly thought: How many of us feel like this, especially at the weekend, when the chaos of the work week has subsided but we still feel we need to fix or do something that validates us. #mindfulness is about staying present and in the “being more” not the “doing mode” Learn to be present and just be and then you can start to regulate your emotions.