What do we mean by wellbeing?

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), wellbeing is “a positive state experienced by individuals and societies…It encompasses quality of life and the ability of people and societies to contribute to the world with a sense of meaning and purpose.”

Purpose of the SAIF Wellbeing Hub

• To provide access to SAIF resources and other online sources in one place.

• To encourage people to be proactive about their own ‘wellness’; a kickstart to the new you!

• A place for Members to share and support each other.
• To provide guidance, support and practical help with achieving an improved work/life balance.

Help is right here

Select a subject to start:

Mental health 

Mind’s website defines our mental state as “Good mental health means being generally able to think, feel and react in the ways that you need and want to live your life. But if you go through a period of poor mental health you might find the ways you’re frequently thinking, feeling or reacting become difficult, or even impossible, to cope with. This can feel just as bad as a physical illness, or even worse.”

The website gives these statistics:

• 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England.
• 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety and depression) in any given week in England.

So, you’re not alone, if you need help from time to time or more regularly.

Physical health / exercise

The NHS states that “Whatever your age, there’s strong scientific evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life. (Exercise) can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer and lower your risk of early death by up to 30%.

Research shows that physical activity can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, clinical depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

What are you waiting for?

Healthy eating

The World Health Organisation states that a healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects you against many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars and saturated and industrially-produced trans-fats, are essential for healthy diet.

Work-life balance

The Cambridge Dictionary defines this as ‘the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy.’

Getting the work/life balance right is important. If we have more time to relax and enjoy time with family and friends, we’re less likely to feel stress and anxiety.

Financial support

Money worries can cause worry and stress, reducing our well-being. Whether you need help with debts, are struggling with cost of living pressures or would like to start saving, here are some helpful links:

Bereavement

Everyone has their own way of dealing with their grief when losing a loved one. Grief can be overwhelming, but there is lots of support available.

SAIF Members