1 August 2025

A Wellness Action Plan is now available

What’s new?

  • A Wellness Action Plan is now available for you to use—whether you’re working on-site, from home, or in a hybrid way.
  • It’s a personal tool to support your mental health and wellbeing at work. You don’t need to have a mental health problem to benefit from it.
  • Completing a Wellness Action Plan is completely voluntary — you choose how much to share and who to share it with (e.g., your manager).
  • It helps you reflect on:
    o    What keeps you well at work
    o    How poor mental health might affect you
    o    What support or adjustments could help
    o    What actions you can take if you’re feeling unwell

Why it matters

  • We all have mental health, and it can change over time—just like our physical health.
  • This plan is about taking control of your wellbeing and making it easier to ask for support when you need it.
  • It can help reduce stress, improve focus, and build better communication with your manager and team.
  •  If you're facing challenges (inside or outside of work), the Wellness Action Plan gives you a space to think about what works for you.
  •  It can also support returning to work after time off or adjusting to new ways of working.

How to use it

  • Set aside some quiet time to fill out your Wellness Action Plan.
  • Think about what helps you stay well, and what might make things harder for you at work.
  • You're encouraged to share it with your manager if you feel comfortable— it can help them understand how best to support you.
  • You can update your plan whenever things change—your needs might shift over time.
  • Keep it somewhere safe and accessible. It’s your document, your choice.

Remember:

Do Don't
Use the Wellness Action Plan to understand your needs better Feel pressured to complete or share it
Be honest with yourself—this is for you Worry about ‘getting it right’
Ask for support if you need it Think this is only for people in crisis
Revisit your plan regularly Forget to check in with yourself

Quick tips to stay well at work

  • Take breaks and get some fresh air when you can.
  • Connect with colleagues—even a quick chat helps.
  • Be kind to yourself on tough days.
  • Celebrate small wins.
  • Speak up early if you're feeling overwhelmed, support is there.

Want to learn more? 

Visit the My Wellbeing page found here https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/colleague-information/my-wellbeing/my-wellbeing-calendar/august-2025  or talk to your manager if you’d like help getting started.

For Managers:

If you're a manager and would like more information on how to support your team using Wellness Action Plans, please reach out to your HR contact for guidance.