Wellbeing Wednesdays are a chance to kick-start your wellbeing journey.
Join the livestream every first Wednesday of the month and hear from wellbeing experts and rail industry professionals. Or watch the bite sized content with your team and have a chat about it afterwards, maybe over a cuppa?
Each month will be full of insightful and practical advice, covering all aspects of health and wellbeing including sleep, diet, exercise, stress and money worries. Whether you’re a healthy life enthusiast or a complete newbie, there’ll be something to learn and plenty of practical advice to get your wellbeing journey started.
Upcoming Wellbeing Wednesdays
The power of decluttering
Time 11:00 - 11:45
Struggling with clutter like finding your clothes, keys, or opening the garage? You're not alone. Many people don't realise the connection between clutter and mental health. While clutter can boost creativity, it can also cause stress and overwhelm if it becomes excessive or hinders daily functioning. This session explores clutter's effects on mental health, including hoarding, and offers practical strategies to manage clutter and get organised. Join us to declutter your life and improve your mental health.
Achieving fitness goals
Time 11:00 - 11:45
Every year, millions of Brits resolve to move more, get fitter, and become more physically active. But how many actually follow through on these goals? If you've made similar commitments in the past and found it difficult to stick with them, you're not alone. The key often lies in setting clear movement goals and having a solid plan to navigate the challenges that arise. This year, set yourself up for success!
Understanding food intolerance
Time 11:00 - 11:45
This session will give you an overview of food intolerance, highlighting its causes, symptoms, and differences from food allergies. You will learn about common intolerances like lactose and gluten, how they affect digestion, and ways to identify and manage them. The session will explain how to diagnose food intolerances, like using elimination diets, and offer simple tips for managing symptoms with diet changes. By the end, you will feel empowered to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
Previous Wellbeing Wednesdays
Running into the new year
Harry Morgan, host of Podcast and YouTube channel JOG ON, discusses how to start running if you never run before. He suggests popular running plans, and will share what happens to our body and brain during a run. We also cover the long term mental benefits of exercise and running too. We help you in your journey no matter what stage you’re at.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Hosted by psychotherapist Priya Ponnappa, we explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Don't brush off that yearly feeling as simply a case of the "winter blues" - take steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year.
RWL '23 preview - Wendy McCristal and Rupert Lown
Wendy McCristal and Rupert Lown discuss the importance of good mental health, especially for those in lone working roles. They talk about the health challenges especially faced by shift workers and how they can take control of their wellbeing while working long and irregular hours.
RWL '23 preview - Nina Finlay and Mark Peters
Nina Finlay, a certified Wim Hof Method instructor and Mark Peters, Tai Chi and Qigong master talk though the benefits of cold therapy and importance of breath and moving your body.
Don’t worry, an ice bath is not essential for you to take part in the session!
RWL '23 preview - Vanessa King and Gelong Thubten
Join Vanessa King and Gelong Thubten as they explore ideas around happiness, mindfulness, resilience and the importance of recognising a 'little win'.
We cover how science and ancient wisdom can help us increase happiness and wellbeing. There are ideas, insights and practical tips to create more happiness for yourself and those around you.
Smart snacking
Snacking seems so simple. If you’re hungry, eat! And let’s be honest, we all snack. But do we all snack smart? With a bit of planning and attention to some basic knowledge, you can be a much smarter snacker. In this session, our guest speaker, Lucy Kerrison, discusses strategies for smart snacking which will help supply you with all the daily fibre and nutrients you need, stopping the post-snack guilty feeling.