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Your summer wellbeing
Whether it’s trying one of the latest wellbeing trends, making some micro tweaks that will majorly improve your gut health or adding a wellbeing podcast to your feed to listen to on sunny strolls, summer’s a great time to make some positive changes. We’ve also got advice on surviving the summer party season, plus over 60 ideas for family fun. Some take just five minutes, some a whole afternoon so you can use them for inspiration for days off, oh, and nearly all of them can be done for free or very little money, meaning you don’t have to spend a fortune. So, whether your kids are toddlers or teens, you’ll find something to suit you and your brood!
Now, time to have fun in the sun!
Eight wellbeing trends for summer
Last year it was all about wild swimming and checking in with our mental health as we came out of lockdown, so what’s new in the wellness world in 2023?
Your summer listening list
If your podcast library consists mostly of politics chat or true crime, do your mental health and body a favour and add a wellbeing podcast to your feed
Nine tiny tweaks to make for better gut health
We asked the experts to share small changes that’ll make a big difference to your gut health. Keeping your guts happy and healthy starts here
Your summer reading list
Make space in your summer for one of these thought-provoking, happiness-boosting, life-changing books.
Seven wellbeing hacks for summer party season
From beer fear to hangover cravings, here’s how to safeguard your wellbeing without scrimping on the good times.
Your family wellbeing journey: ten ways to take notice
Paying attention to the here and now can help us appreciate our world more and understand ourselves better. Try these ideas to help you and your family take notice of yourselves, each other and the world around you this summer.
Your family wellbeing journey: ten ways to learn
You’re never too old to learn a new skill and you might be surprised by what you can teach one another as a family.
Your family wellbeing journey: ten ways to have fun with food
What we eat and how we eat not only affects our physical health, it can transform our mental wellbeing. Here are ten ways to have fun with food, whether growing ingredients, cooking together or enjoying meals to improve your family’s wellbeing.
Your family wellbeing journey: ten ways to give back
Volunteering or giving to charity focuses on helping others but there are a number of personal benefits for families and children too. Here are ten ways to give back.
Your family wellbeing journey: ten ways to get active
It’s not rocket science that being more active is good for your health but it’s just as good for your mental wellbeing. Fom boosting confidence and self-esteem to improving sleep and lowering stress. It’s also a good laugh!
Your family wellbeing journey: ten ways to connect
Spending quality time with people is essential for wellbeing. It boosts your mood, strengthens bonds, helps you feel more connected to the wider world and increases feelings of self-worth.
Eat yourself happy: ten ways food and drink can boost your mental health
From boosting your mood to sleeping better, follow our top tips.
The benefits of staying hydrated
Hydration is an integral part of your health and wellbeing. It improves productivity and performance but is quite often neglected. Here are a few reasons why it is important to be hydrated while you work from home.
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- Managing stress
- Giving up smoking
- Core skills to help you at work
- CV and interview support
- Redundancy
- Loss and bereavement
Customer resources
Summer wellbeing resources
Help your employees to prioritise their wellbeing this summer. The Retail Trust offers a range of resources to encourage your employees to embark of a summer of wellbeing, whether it’s getting active, eating better, learning a new skill or just reconnecting.