64 wellbeing ideas from the Groov team
Groovers share what they do to look after their wellbeing every day.
Groovers share what they do to look after their wellbeing every day.
Looking for new ways to weave wellbeing into your day? Look no further than this inspiring list from the Groov team.
We asked some of our Groovers to share their wellbeing basics – the daily things they do to feel good and function well.
Read on to get some fresh ideas for 2023 and beyond!
Jessica Bowers – Workplace Wellbeing Solutions Lead
1. Morning routine of a quick stretch / mini yoga session (about 5 mins max), stepping outside for a breath of fresh air, and writing my intentions for the day in a journal.
2. Movement – this doesn't need to be a prescriptive exercise, but some way of feeling 'being' in my body.
3. Family meals – I have no phones at the dining table for dinner with my partner.
4. Wind-down routine at the end of the day – no screens the hour before bed, a cup of chamomile tea, reading in bed, and writing in my journal.
Tanner May – Customer Success Manager
5. Voice noting my best friend back in the UK. Talking things out alone is super helpful, but getting her reply and staying connected is important.
6. I need to move or get outside every day.
7. As an extrovert, social activities fill me up. Connecting with family, friends, and colleagues is so important to me. Even better if it can be doing something we enjoy together! Live music is always a win.
8. Listening to music helps me switch off.
Simone Fernandes – Community and Events Manager
9. Weight training at the gym because I love to feel strong and fit (mentally and physically).
10. Spending time in the kitchen and cooking up a storm. I especially love cooking for others.
11. Taking time out of my day to escape into a good book or TV series.
Guy Alexander – Chief Sales Officer & Enterprise Lead
12. Doing some form of exercise, even walking to the mailbox.
13. Having some alone time. I’m an extrovert, but I still need downtime!
14. Spending time with my epic partner Adrian.
Jamie Wise – Office Manager
Bonus points to Jamie for aligning her wellbeing basics with Groov’s 6 Pillars!
15. A phone call with my Dad (Connect).
16. Something binge-able on Netflix (Chill).
17. Playing my guitar (Do).
18. Swimming in the ocean (Move).
19. Morning affirmations (Celebrate).
20. Getting my nails done each month (Enjoy).
Danielle Costello – Senior Customer Success Manager
21. Les Mills RPM classes at least three times a week.
22. Connect with a friend in person each week.
23. Enjoy my morning coffee.
Cleo Akaroa – Email Marketing Specialist
24. Getting into nature! Feet in the sand, smelling the ocean breeze, admiring beautiful overgrown trees. Being in nature instantly grounds me and makes me feel calm, connected, and energized.
Adam Clark – Co-Founder and CEO
25. Exercise every day. One or more of running (with my dog), gym, cycling, and walking with my wife and dogs.
26. Coffee and quiet time as soon as I wake.
27. Taking pauses during the day to breathe and relax.
28. Time with my family every day. Even if I'm traveling, I FaceTime with them.
Kimberley Gilmour – Chief People Officer
29. Running without music or a phone, ideally on a trail somewhere.
30. Enjoying the sauna.
31. Daily journaling (including three good things).
32. Daily walk with Mike and the dog.
33. FaceTime with my family out of town.
34. Time by myself.
Lotta De Smet – Marketing Coordinator
35. Sleep and lots of it!
36. Having the capacity to learn – reading, watching YouTube, board games, and documentaries.
37. Movement – sometimes intense, sometimes slow and relaxing.
Dom Dipple – Head of Content
38. Playing piano.
39. Swimming.
40. Walking the dog.
Simon Hartley – Head of Technology
41. Some form of daily exercise, preferably combining Groov's 6 Pillars of Wellbeing (e.g., walking the dog or swimming with my wife).
42. Trying to learn something new each week might be a language, podcast, fun fact trivia, or tech stuff work.
Cindy Gunawan – Accounts & Operations Manager
43. Dancing is my Do, Move and Enjoy fix. It lifts my spirits and helps me get through the rough days.
44. Gardening. I'm an active relaxer, and gardening keeps me calm and grounded.
45. Having plenty of time for myself.
Sakthi Thennarasu – Data Scientist
46. Spending time with my wife and kids.
47. Connecting with family overseas.
Rohan Desouza – Product Owner
48. Keeping fit.
49. Trying to connect with people and go out more often (hard for an introvert).
50. Understanding myself better to understand what my triggers are for anxiety and self-doubt.
51. Ensure that my hobbies are tracking along.
Gina Ramsay – Graphic Designer and Illustrator
52. I need to be moving and in nature.
Jess van Roekel – Writing & Tone of Voice Lead
53. Reading a few chapters of a novel before I fall asleep.
54. Walking, ideally at dawn or dusk (my favorite time of day).
55. Quality time with my partner and kids.
56. Time alone to reflect and recharge.
Fiora Au – Chief Product Officer
57. Doing something with the horses almost daily gets me outside, moving, and connected to my fur babies. Every ride is a learning experience.
58. Not feeling bad about moderate loads of low-cognitive entertainment (like TV or social media) to relax and unwind.
59. Learning something new every day, whether a big idea or a tiny one. Keeps me curious.
60. Getting into a flow state through creative, immersive activities, like software development or graphic design/art.
Rebecca Hine – Product Owner
61. Running or doing an in-home workout at least every second day.
62. Enjoying my daily rituals, such as my morning coffee and evening tea with my husband.
63. I make my bed nicely every morning because even if my room is messy, a made bed makes all the difference – and I know I'll be thankful for it at the end of the day!
64. Another big thing for me is feeling like I'm (mostly) acting according to my values. I am not my thoughts, but I am my values, and they are essential to my sense of wellbeing.