men's health week, prioritise your wellbeing

 


As Men’s Health Week rolls around, it brings with it more than just awareness—it offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign. With work, family, and life’s constant demands, it’s easy for men to put their health and wellbeing on the back burner. But your wellbeing isn’t optional. It’s essential.

Taking care of your health isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s leadership. It’s self-respect. It’s making sure you’re able to show up fully for the people and things that matter to you.

when considering your wellbeing what comes to mind? what are you prioritising? we live in a world with so many existing pressures and expectations roles have now changed.

according to BYPA wellness index,

  • 30% of men surveyed said they didn’t know where to turn for advice or support.

  • 65% of employees recognise that stigma around men’s mental health remains strong.’

  • lets change this and support each other to seek support open up the conversation and reduce stigma.

Wellbeing Is More Than Physical.

Yes, movement is essential your health is so much. It’s:

  • How well you’re sleeping

  • The quality of your relationships

  • Whether you feel heard, fulfilled, and balanced

  • How often you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or isolated

It’s about how you really feel—body, mind, and soul.

Check In With Yourself

Men are often taught to power through, fix problems alone, and avoid asking for help. But strength also looks like vulnerability. It looks like booking that health check, reaching out to a friend, or simply admitting: I’m not okay today or today was tough.

This Men’s Health Week, ask yourself:

  • When was the last time I felt truly rested?

  • Am I holding in stress or emotions I haven’t processed?

  • What’s one thing I can do this week that supports my mental health?

Even a five-minute walk, a deep conversation, or unplugging from screens for a night can make a difference.

You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

We want you to know we will hold space for you, Whether it’s a coach, a mate, a therapist, or a local support group—talking helps. You deserve the same level of care and compassion you’d offer others.

Wellbeing thrives in connection.

Make This Week Your Reset Button

Let Men’s Health Week be a turning point. Reassess what matters. Rebuild healthy routines. Reconnect with the version of yourself that feels good—not just functional.

Because when you take care of yourself, you show up stronger in every area of life—at home, at work, in your relationships, and in your purpose.

Do not wait for a wake-up call to prioritise your health. Start now. Start small. And stay consistent. You’re worth it.




Emma Weaver

www.mentalwealthinternational.com

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