Talking has been proven time and again to increase mental health positivity. We’ve been championing that it’s good to talk for a long time and throughout January this year we posted motivational Monday quotes and activities to help boost our teams in what some consider one of the darkest months of the year. 

“We thrive on human connection. Creating space to talk, move and connect is something we’ll always make time for.”

Each January Monday saw a different collaborative theme which was shared across the practice in the spirit of positive interactions and January distractions; these included – planting seeds – we invited everyone to pot a seed and watch it grow throughout the month, with the days growing lighter and longer our seeds will grew with it. It’s the first week of February now and we can confirm that there are definitely some sprouting! 

Coffee and cake Monday followed; we hosted an office meet up for a cuppa and chatter in the kitchen, serving our very own AWW 50 coffee beans and some delicious home bakes. We’re a social bunch and we thrive on human interaction here, so any chance to facilitate this and we’re in. 

Ahead of our first pizza Thursday of 2026 it was the ideal opportunity to encourage everyone to take a break when there was a gap in the rain showers and go for a wander away from our desks. When it’s cold and overcast outside it’s easy to forget the power of movement; from the small step change of stairs over lift to a run at lunch we’re here for it. 

So; all in all today is a timely reminder of all the hard work we put in last month should continue throughout the year. It’s good to talk – check in, see that you’re ok, be still, breathe and move. It’s all an investment in you and you’re our greatest asset. 

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