While both January and February can be considered "blue" months due to the winter weather and shorter daylight hours, most people generally feel a slight improvement in mood by February (we hope!). However, as we all know, our mood doesn’t know which month it is, so here are a few gentle tips to help you take care of your mental health and stress levels at work and during your apprenticeship this year. 

Have you spoken to your teams recently who are on apprenticeship programmes? 

 

It is good for you and your health. Remember…work life balance is key! Practising good time management skills results in higher levels of productivity, more energy, less stress, the ability to get things done, positive relationships, and increased self-esteem. 

 

If you are in the office for eight hours of the day how much time do you spend working on those important projects or tasks vital to your role? How do you achieve more by making those hours work for you? 

 

Are you always busy but never seem to get to the end of the list?