Managing your mental health at work is just as important as looking after your physical wellbeing. While it’s easy to get swept up in deadlines, back-to-back meetings, and constant notifications, small changes to your day-to-day routine can make a real difference in how you feel and perform.
Supporting your mental wellbeing doesn’t require a major overhaul, it starts with everyday habits. Whether you’re working from home, commuting into the office, or somewhere in between, these five simple steps can help you stay grounded and reduce stress at work.
1. Take Regular Breaks
Working long hours without a pause can drain your focus and energy. Short, intentional breaks throughout the day allow your brain to reset, help manage stress, and improve overall productivity.
Practical Tips:
- Set a timer every 90 minutes as a reminder to pause
- Go for a short walk, stretch, or simply step away from your screen
- Try a quick breathing exercise or mindfulness moment, something you can do at your desk
Plumm’s platform includes bite-sized wellbeing content and check-ins that are ideal for these quick mental resets during the workday.
2. Create Clear Boundaries Between Work and Life
Blurred boundaries between work and personal time can quickly lead to burnout. Establishing structure in your day helps create space for recovery, rest, and personal time.
Practical Tips:
- Stick to set working hours, even when working remotely
- Switch off email and notifications when your day ends
- Designate a specific area for work if you're working from home to create a clear mental separation between work mode and rest mode
Plumm’s People Management tools also help leaders encourage a culture of balance across the team, especially in hybrid or flexible environments.
3. Prioritise Self-Care
When stress builds, small daily routines become even more important. Looking after your wellbeing through regular self-care boosts energy, focus, and emotional resilience.
Practical Tips:
- Aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night
- Move your body in ways that feel good to you, walks, stretching, or gentle exercise
- Make time for what brings you joy, whether that’s reading, painting, cooking, or simply switching off
Wellbeing isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is support. That’s why Plumm offers access to therapy and coaching, so team members can find the right kind of guidance for what they’re experiencing, in their own time.
This includes confidential one-to-one sessions with qualified therapists and coaches, as well as structured development pathways to build emotional resilience, boost confidence, and support long-term wellbeing.
4. Reach Out and Talk
Mental health challenges can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Talking about how you’re feeling, whether with a trusted colleague, a friend, or a professional, can help lighten the mental load.
Practical Tips:
Start by checking in with someone you trust if you’re having a difficult day, if your workplace offers an HR or wellbeing contact, ask about mental health support services available, for professional support, Plumm’s online mental health support gives you private access to therapy and coaching sessions tailored to workplace challenges
Whether you're managing stress, dealing with change, or just feeling stuck, talking it through can make things clearer and more manageable.
5. Stay Proactive, Not Reactive
Caring for your mental health works best when it becomes part of your routine, not just something you turn to in a crisis. Checking in with yourself regularly, building healthy habits, and recognising your early signs of stress are all ways to stay ahead of burnout.
Plumm’s support services for mental health UK-wide are designed to make proactive wellbeing a part of everyday working life, giving you and your team the space, tools, and support to feel more in control.
Conclusion
Supporting your mental health at work doesn’t need to be complicated. By building in short breaks, setting boundaries, looking after yourself, and asking for help when you need it, you’re laying the foundation for long-term wellbeing. At Plumm, we believe wellbeing should be accessible, flexible, and tailored to the real challenges people face at work. Whether through everyday practices or professional support like mental health therapy and coaching, looking after your mental health helps you show up as your best self, for your team, and for yourself.
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