January is approaching, and morale at work might be lowering.

The exuberance of the Christmas celebrations is a fading memory, the team are worn out from too much celebrating, and perhaps a little run down with the cold weather.

Here are some well-being-at-work ideas to boost your team spirits and increase morale and motivation. 

Office Massages

The most popular item on this well-being at work ideas list in my experience is office massages.

Office massages are not only a treat, but it shows you care about your team and their mental, physical and emotional health.

Benefits of an office massage

• Improves posture

• Helps retain staff

• Increases motivation

• Improves well-being

• Relieves shoulder tension

• Lowers blood pressure

• Makes your team happier

• Reduces stress

Well-being Workshops

Well-being workshops are increasingly being used in the workplace to drive employee engagement. Happier people are much more engaged, productive and loyal. We have several workshops available to fit all budgets and requirements.

Workshop 1: Introduction to Wellbeing at Work Workshop

Attendees will receive an overview of the five key ways to improve well-being at work; these are positive actions that can be completed every day to improve mental health, well-being, and happiness in life and in work.

Our well-being at work workshop can be run from 1 hour to 2 hours, so is perfect as a lunchtime activity for busy employees.

This workshop introduces the team to the concepts of well-being, and allows them to formulate an individual and team well-being plan for their daily lives and work.

What the well-being at work workshop will cover

• The science of wellbeing

• The five keys to wellbeing - connect, get active, take notice, keep learning and giving

• How to integrate the five keys to wellbeing into our lives

Benefits of the wellbeing at work workshop

• Improve employee positive mental health

• Improve happiness and wellbeing

• Improve happiness, loyalty and engagement at work

• Learn about the five a day for our minds, well-being and happiness.

Workshop 2: Desk yoga

This workshop teaches participants how to learn smart ways to stretch at work to release tension in the body, prevent back pain and improve overall posture and well-being. This is a one-hour workshop.

What the workshop will cover

• Yoga stretches - release tensions in the neck, shoulders and back

• Breathing practices - release stress and calm the nervous system

• Eye exercises - strengthen and soothe the eyes

• Hand stretches - relieve tensions in the fingers, hands and wrists

• Guided relaxation - gives total relaxation to the mind and body

• Meditation - learn to calm and focus the mind

Benefits of desk yoga

• Release muscle tension

• Improve posture

• Boost vitality

• De-stress and relax

• Reduce the risk of repetitive strain injury

Workshop 3: Mindfulness at work

Mindfulness is a simple, scientifically proven practice for a calmer, sharper and happier mind. Mindfulness training helps to improve well-being and resilience, foster better relationships and improve performance. 

What the workshop will cover:

• What is mindfulness

• neuroscience to support mindfulness

• practical exercises to experience mindfulness

• Guided mindfulness meditation

• How to integrate mindfulness at work

• Further resources to support you on your journey

Benefits of a mindfulness taster session include:

• Boost performance and focus

• Exercises to train the brain and build mental fitness

• Tools to help reduce anxiety and stress

• Improve well-being and resilience

• Cultivate emotional intelligence and team working

  We have even more ideas on our website here Office Vitality website or you can contact us below for a brochure.