Spring has sprung, with leaves unfurling and greenery sprouting all around us. April, with its sense of renewal and vitality, is a good time to take stock of our own wellbeing – and so it seems fitting to coincide with Stress Awareness Month. This year’s theme, Little by Little, highlights “the transformative impact of consistent, small positive actions on over-all wellbeing”. An element of stress is to be expected in a fast-paced world, but according to recent research, 74% of adults have felt overwhelmed or unable to cope due to stress within the last year. Most people report work-related issues as the main source of stress, so having a good work/life balance and being able to disconnect from work during free time are important. Little by Little is a message that resonates in our increasingly busy and disorientating lives. At Nova, we now promote a "no out-of-work-hours email or messaging" approach. Just one in a variety of small steps we can take to make things a little better.
In this month's edition, we offer a couple of other opportunities that may help manage stress: free mindfulness sessions with our friends at The School of Meditation; and The School of Humanity, our event offering those subjected to stereotypes or labels a chance to take control of their narratives. Why not try them out?
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We wrap up this newsletter with a look towards early next month, 2nd of May to be precise, when many of us will be heading out to vote in local or mayoral elections, including for the Mayor of London. No matter who you support, it’s crucial to know how to use your vote. Also, remember there’s a new requirement this year: you’ll need to show a piece of ID at the polling station. For more details on what types of ID you can use and other voting info, read this BBC guide - or you can visit the Electoral Commission website.
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