May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is a reminder that taking care of our emotional well-being is just as important as hitting deadlines or reaching goals. As someone who is passionate about wellness, food, and connection, I love sharing simple ways to support mental health at work that feel practical, joyful, and achievable.
Here are a few tips you can start weaving into your day:
1. Create Rituals of Pause
Taking short, intentional breaks during the workday can significantly boost well-being and productivity. Research shows that microbreaks help reduce fatigue and improve cognitive function. Even a quick walk, deep breathing session, or mindful tea break can reset your nervous system and recharge your mental energy.
2. Nourish Your Body, Support Your Mind
The connection between what we eat and how we feel is powerful. Nutrient-dense foods can reduce inflammation and support brain health, helping to prevent anxiety and depression. Keeping blood sugar stable with a balance of protein, healthy fats, and fiber can also help maintain steady mood and energy levels throughout the day.
3. Connect Through Creativity
Social connection is one of the strongest protective factors for mental health. Studies show that strong workplace relationships reduce burnout and boost emotional resilience. Creating opportunities for low-pressure, playful collaboration during the workday can strengthen your team while supporting everyone's well-being.
4. Choose Mindful Alternatives
Opting for non-alcoholic beverages like non-alcoholic cocktails, elixirs, or adaptogenic drinks can support relaxation, focus, and inclusivity. Reducing alcohol intake has been linked to improved sleep, better mood, and long-term brain health. Choosing mindful alternatives helps create spaces where everyone can celebrate and connect comfortably.
How I Can Support Your Team
If you are looking for ways to support your team's mental health and build deeper connections this month and beyond, I offer virtual and in-person workshops that blend wellness education with hands-on recipes.
Here are a few experiences that align especially well with Mental Health Awareness Month:
- Mocktail Experiences: Choose from Mocktail Tasting, Mocktail Mixology, or Tea-Based Mocktails — all designed to celebrate mindful drinking, creativity, and connection.
- Elixir Happy Hour: Blend delicious, functional drinks that support energy, calm, and well-being using superfoods, herbs, and adaptogens.
- Ease Stress and Anxiety: Explore foods for mental health and specific nutrients that support emotional resilience.
Each workshop is designed to bring teams together in a way that feels uplifting, interactive, and grounded in real-world wellness tools. Let’s create a moment for your team to recharge, connect, and thrive. Plan your workshop today.
