6 Pillars of Wellbeing

Small everyday actions to improve the wellbeing of your workforce.

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Grounded in best evidence, the pillars integrate elements of stress management and the promotion of positive wellbeing in all four wellbeing areas.

The 6 pillars of wellbeing are designed to provide positive feedback loops to reinforce engagement and encourage ongoing and sustained adaptive behaviour change.

A guide to the six pillars of mental wellbeing

Find out what each pillar means and small things you can do to fulfil each of them.

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Connect

Connect is all about connecting with and helping others. It’s the things you do to strengthen relationships, socialise, give back, and volunteer.

Did you know, connecting boosts “feel good” brain chemicals oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine? Acts of kindness and helping others is associated with feeling happier and more satisfied with life.

Improve social connectedness
Give
Volunteer

Celebrate

Celebrate is all about taking time to celebrate and appreciate YOU. It’s the things you do to notice the positives, to be kind to yourself and to feel good about yourself.

Did you know, evidence indicates that taking time to think kind thoughts about yourself leads to greater happiness and being better equipped to cope with stressful situations.

Foster a positive sense of self
Cultivate reflective habits
Celebrate YOU

Do

Do is all about learning. It’s the things you do to keep your brain active and stay creative.

Did you know, when you set a goal of learning something new, it helps to take small steps and notice progress along the way? This strengthens brain networks that expect positive outcomes, so you’ll feel more optimistic and better about yourself.

Keep learning
Rediscover old interests
Do something creative

Move

Move is all about keeping physically active. It’s the things you do to move your body in a way that feels good.

Did you know, keeping active improves physical health, but it’s also a way to raise your spirits? If you’re not used to doing lots of exercise, just moving a little bit can be enough to lift your mood.

Stay active in a way that works for you
Move during your day
Move in a way you enjoy

Chill

Chill is all about reducing stress.

Did you know, you can’t be relaxed and stressed at the same time? Chilling tells your fight or flight response it’s safe to relax.

Calm the mind
Relax the body
Take notice

Enjoy

Enjoy is all about having things to look forward to. It’s the things you do for pleasure and fun, and to practice self-care.

Did you know, making time for pleasure, fun and laughter can help boost “feel good” brain chemicals, serotonin and endorphins? This can help you feel more upbeat for the rest of the day and more resilient in the face of stress.