Support for you during Stress Awareness Month and beyond.
03/04/2023
Welcome to Stress Awareness Month! This annual event, held every April, is dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of stress on our lives and promoting the importance of mental health and wellbeing. The demands of daily life can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, making it all the more essential to prioritise the welfare of both staff and the wider community.
To support this, we have rounded up a selection of projects and events to help you better understand stress and take part in stress relief. So, let’s dive in and learn how to take control of your mental health during Stress Awareness Month and beyond.
In recognition of Stress Awareness Month, we want to highlight SeedL, our free online learning platform which offers a variety of courses and resources that can help you better understand and cope with stress in healthy and effective ways.
Whether you want to learn more about mindfulness and meditation, explore different relaxation techniques, or understanding mental health, this platform has something for everyone.
Courses offered on this free online learning platform are designed to be flexible and accessible, no matter what your schedule may look like. Whether you have just 20 minutes to spare, an hour or more, you’ll be able to find courses that fit your needs and time constraints.
SeedL is available to levy payers all year round and provides over 200 live virtual subjects held on interactive webinars, including CPD accredited courses. Access courses from your desk or through remote working.
We have curated a selection of events designed to help you relax, destress, and give priority to your mental health during Stress Awareness Month. Try something new, connect with like-minded individuals or simply indulge in some self-care using our April events programme below.
13 April, 1:15-2pm at Bristol Folk House
Explore the therapeutic benefits of life drawing with us at Bristol Folk House. During this class you’ll be given a demonstration on drawing a nude model before you put your pencil to paper and give it a go yourself! Experienced teacher, Bill Guilding, will be on hand to offer his expertise.
18 April, 12:30-1:15pm at Brandon Hill
Led by knowledgeable Joe from the charity Your Park Bristol & Bath, this gardening class is the perfect way to connect with nature and unwind.
We provide everything you need including free hot drinks and biscuits, just show up prepared for the weather and enjoy 45 minutes of making a positive impact on the environment.
28 April, 1-1:30pm at The Watershed
Join us for Pilates at The Watershed, a workout that focuses on controlled movements and breathing techniques that help to calm your mind and reduce tension in your body.
As you move through each exercise with Elisa from Anytime Fitness, you’ll develop greater body awareness and better posture, which can also help to relieve stress. You might just find that it becomes your new favourite way to de-stress and improve your overall wellbeing!
28 April, 8-8:45am at Queen Square, 12-12:45pm at Castle Park and 6-6:45pm at Brandon Hill.
As part of City Nature Challenge 2023, join a free expert-led tour of the nature thriving in Bristol city centre, from the wildflowers flourishing in pavement cracks to our favourite urban birds!
Let’s prioritise our mental health and wellbeing, not just during Stress Awareness Month, but throughout the year. All employees from levy paying businesses in our BID area can take advantage of our free online learning platform and monthly events programme, so please sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date.
If you are unsure if your company is a levy paying business, please get in touch.