Workplace wellbeing
Burnout is usually a workload and control problem, not a resilience problem, so a mindfulness session cannot fix a role with too much in it. The most useful first move is a private, non-judgemental conversation: ask what is making the job heavy, listen, and agree one or two concrete changes, such as moving a deadline, dropping a task or arranging cover. Employers also have a duty to manage work-related stress, and the HSE's management standards are a good place to start.
Recovery needs to be built into the working week too. Protect breaks and annual leave, avoid after-hours messages, and make it normal to leave on time after a busy stretch. Be wary of adding more to an already-full week, even with good intentions, because a mandatory wellbeing activity can feel like one more demand.
Small, optional ways to reset can help alongside this, such as a short walk, time outdoors at lunch, a few minutes of slow breathing or a regular catch-up with a colleague. Offer them as invitations, never targets. If someone is struggling badly or you are worried about their safety, point them to occupational health, their GP, or an employee assistance programme if you have one.
Take a Moment in 365ALIVE offers short breathing exercises and a mindful walk, and the Today screen suggests one small, chosen thing a day, with no streaks and no guilt if you skip a day. It is an optional, gentle reset for people who feel flat, not a programme anyone has to complete. We are planning workplace pilots; email hello@365alive.uk to take part.
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