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Wellbeing Action Plan

What is a Wellbeing Action Plan?

It's a personalised, practical tool to help you identify:

  • what keeps you well
  • what causes you to become unwell
  • how to look after your mental health, both at work and at home.

Why complete a Wellbeing Action Plan?

  • Your Wellbeing Action Plan reminds you what you need to do to stay well and what those around you can do to support you.
  • It helps you develop an awareness of the impact of situations you find difficult and how you respond to them.
  • You can use your plan to help you talk to others about what they can do to support you.

You 'll get the most out of your Wellbeing Action Plan if you update it regularly.

Do I have to share my Wellbeing Action Plan with my manager?

No, this Wellbeing Action plan belongs to you, and you do not have to share any of the information unless you wish to.  

If you choose to you can use your Wellbeing Action Plan to have a positive conversation with your manager, another colleague or a family member.  This will help them better understand your needs and experiences so that they can  support you.

How to complete a Wellbeing Action Plan

1. Download the 

 template.

2. Answer the questions, making sure you cover:

  • Early warning signs of poor mental health that others can look out for.
  • The actions, behaviours and positive steps you can take if you are experiencing stress or poor mental health. This is individual to you, but you can use the 10 tips for staying well, listed below for ideas.
  • Any situations which might have a negative impact on your mental health and wellbeing.   
  • What support you need from those around you.
  • Anything else that you feel would be useful in supporting your mental health and wellbeing.

10 tips for staying well

  • Build a network of support by developing positive relationships with colleagues.
  • Talk to someone you trust, at work or outside, about what upsets you or makes you feel stressed.
  • Ask for help.
  • Be assertive – say no if you can’t take on extra demands.
  • Be realistic – you don’t have to be perfect all the time.
  • If everything starts to feel overwhelming, take a deep breath. Try and get away from your desk or situation for a few minutes.
  • Write a list of what needs to be done; it only takes a few minutes and can help you to prioritise, focus and get things in perspective. It can also feel satisfying to tick items off once they have been done.
  • Try and take a walk or get some fresh air during the day. Exercise and daylight are good for your mental health as well as physical health.
  • Work regular hours and take the breaks and holidays you’re entitled to. If things are getting too much, book a day off or have a long weekend if you can do so.
  • If you are working from home, make the most of opportunities for contact with others.

More information

If you have a diagnosed mental health condition or are experiencing poor mental health, it may be appropriate for you and your manager to complete an Individual Risk Assessment to formalise the support that can be provided.

The information in your Wellbeing Action Plan can be used to support the Individual Risk Assessment. 

The MindKind Wellbeing Action Plan is inspired by Mary Ellen Copeland’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (WRAP®): an evidence-based system used worldwide by people to manage their mental health.