Most know me via my day job as Director of BTR at the John Lewis Partnership - however, throughout January I have been moonlighting and indulging in my passion for health and wellbeing. Over the past three years, I’ve poured my heart into transforming a dark, cold and dreary January away from the dregs of the December’s festive hangover into a month of positivity and wellbeing.
What began as a personal reboot has blossomed this year into a community of 85 incredible individuals (across the real estate industry and within John Lewis), joining me on this journey.
I’m making it sound like a cult - don’t worry, it’s not.
The feedback thus far? from the program has been heartwarming and insightful, pushing me to refine and expand the shared pursuit of wellness. During January’s long weeks we gave ourselves some targets ranging from step count, hydration, nutrition, exercise, meditation and celebrating wins (no matter how small). I’m the first to admit that I’m not a professional in this space, however armed with passion and content, I curated and facilitated daily motivation to help provide insight and encourage healthier choices and habits.
But why share this on LinkedIn? Yes, there will be some people who sniff at this and dismiss it as “airy fairy fluff”. But I believe it’s the secret sauce for enhanced productivity; higher levels of focus; better results; and profound satisfaction – both in work and at home.
I genuinely believe it’s important to shatter the stigma and truly understand the tangible benefits. Healthy employees aren’t just happier - they’re more productive, achieve better results, and experience genuine job satisfaction. Investing in wellbeing creates a positive work environment, reducing absenteeism and boosting engagement. The stats don’t lie! And there are loads out there….
To keep momentum going, I am looking to produce a series of events both virtually and in person throughout the year - if this takes your fancy or you are a professional in this space and want to offer some support- please reach out!
If we don’t champion it, nobody else will. ?? #Wellbeing #Productivity #CareerSuccess