Best Practice Network - Apprenticeships Keeping Well
Jan 6, 2026
Explore practical ideas for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Learn about the stress container metaphor and effective coping strategies. Discover how intentional actions can enhance resilience and how leaders can promote a culture of wellness. Delve into the inverted-U theory, highlighting how moderate pressure can boost performance. The discussion also covers the Five Ways to Well-being, offering simple daily practices to enhance your life. Tune in for actionable tools to support your health and balance.
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Use The Stress Container Deliberately
- Notice when your 'stress container' is filling and deliberately open the tap to unload pressure with coping actions.
- Move during the day, set work-home boundaries, use short breathing or yoga breaks to reset energy.
Short Music Breaks As A Reset
- Ant uses music and a piano in his office as short deliberate resets during work.
- He also sings to relieve stress even if it's not everyone's preference.
Recognise Signs And Model Wellbeing
- Recognise early signs that you have 'too much' and normalise admitting you don't feel okay sometimes.
- As a leader, model wellbeing strategies and embed them into your organisation's culture.