Time To Talk Day ... #AskTwice
I don' t usually do this, but have copied one of the entries from my staff news page yesterday when I was at work. Apparently they are doing this campaign although I don't know if that's just my hospital, the NHS in general ... or even if it's one of those "days" that everyone seems to come up with.
It does seem, in theory, a great idea. I think it would work with friends, but I honestly don't know if I would be onest with the average member of staff I work with ... anyway, it's a good thought, that I will try to do when speaking to friends especially ...
This Time to Talk Day (Thursday 3 Feb 2022) and throughout the month of February we are challenging staff to get involved in our AskTwice campaign.
We want you to PAUSE and ask a colleague “How are you?”
They will probably reply “I’m fine!”
Now, ask again….
“How are you really?
And take the time to listen.
We know that yourselves and your colleagues are under a lot of pressure right now, and there’s evidence that getting support from peers or other people with similar challenges can improve staff wellbeing.
For example, it could:
You can remind your colleagues that there is lots of further staff health and wellbeing support available
So, as I have a day off I shall post again later as I have just had a walk, and will have a couple of photos to post when I am organised!
It does seem, in theory, a great idea. I think it would work with friends, but I honestly don't know if I would be onest with the average member of staff I work with ... anyway, it's a good thought, that I will try to do when speaking to friends especially ...
This Time to Talk Day (Thursday 3 Feb 2022) and throughout the month of February we are challenging staff to get involved in our AskTwice campaign.
We want you to PAUSE and ask a colleague “How are you?”
They will probably reply “I’m fine!”
Now, ask again….
“How are you really?
And take the time to listen.
We know that yourselves and your colleagues are under a lot of pressure right now, and there’s evidence that getting support from peers or other people with similar challenges can improve staff wellbeing.
For example, it could:
- help them to open up about what they are feeling and experiencing
- reassure them that they’re not alone in how they are feeling
- help them to connect with others and give them a sense of belonging
- encourage them to value their strengths
- build their self-esteem and confidence
- help them to feel more hopeful about the future.
- So, we are asking each staff member to take a few minutes to check-in with a colleague this month to see how they are coping. And don’t forget to ask twice!
You can remind your colleagues that there is lots of further staff health and wellbeing support available
So, as I have a day off I shall post again later as I have just had a walk, and will have a couple of photos to post when I am organised!