Westside Wellbeing Hub
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Welcome to your digital Wellbeing hub for Westside Members.
Finding Your Kind of Fit: Why Fitness is About More Than the Gym
24th September 2025 - Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
When you hear the word fitness, what comes to mind? For some, it’s sweating it out in Lycra or training for a half marathon. But really,...Read more
Why “Toxic Positivity” Could Be Ruining Your Mental Health, And What to Do Instead
3rd September 2025 - Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
We’ve all heard the phrases: “Just stay positive!” … “Good vibes only!” … “Look on the bright side!” They sound harmless, even ...Read more
How Micro-Adventures Can Break Your Routine and Boost Your Mood
6th August 2025 - Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
August is here. Your inbox is full of out-of-office replies. Half the team are sunning themselves in Sicily or squeezing in one last tri...Read more
Why We Need More “Good Enough” Days: The Case for Lowering the Bar
30th July 2025 - Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
Let’s be honest: chasing the “perfect day” is exhausting. Inbox zero, morning yoga, a full water bottle,cheerful meetings, inbox zero ag...Read more
Emotional Agility: The Key to Thriving in Uncertain Times
23rd July 2025 - Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
Let’s not sugar-coat it: life lately feels a bit like being stuck on a rollercoaster with no brakes. The news isrelentless. The pressure...Read more
Do You Have a Workplace Bestie? Why Friendships Build the Strongest Teams
21st July 2025 - Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
You know the one. The person you make eye contact with when your boss sayssomething wildly unrealistic. The one who always knows your co...Read more
Step into Nature and Support Mental Health: Join the Big Hike – Shropshire Hills Challenge
15th July 2025 - News / Wellbeing / by Luisa Huggins
This summer, escape the rush and reconnect with the great outdoors—all while supporting a vital cause. Birmingham Mind, the city’s leadi...Read more
Support Mental Health in Birmingham: Join the 2025 Mental Elf Fun Run with Birmingham Mind
14th July 2025 - News / Wellbeing / by Luisa Huggins
Businesses across Birmingham are being invited to support mental health and community wellbeing by taking part in the 2025 Mental Elf Fu...Read more
Clearer Skies, Clearer Minds: How Clean Air Starts With Your Commute
19th June 2025 - Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
There are few things more satisfying than getting to work without battling traffic, paying for parking, or arriving already stressed bef...Read more
The Art of Saying No (Without Feeling Like a Bad Person)
9th June 2025 - Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
If your calendar looks more like a game of Tetris and your inner monologue sounds like, "Why did I say yes to that?", it might be time t...Read more
Be Your Whole Self at Work: Why Authenticity is the Ultimate Productivity Hack
5th June 2025 - Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
You know that feeling when you can finally take off your shoes after a long day? That’s what being your authentic self at work should fe...Read more
The Unexpected Mental Health Boost of Chatting to Strangers
12th May 2025 - News / Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
It might feel more natural to scroll Instagram or dive into another podcast, but here's something unexpected: talking to strangers might...Read more
Dopamine Dressing: Can the Right Outfit Really Make You Happier?
26th March 2025 - Wellbeing / by WSBadmin
The next time you stare down a laundry pile the size of Mount Everest, consider this: what you wear isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a s...Read more
Elevate your wellbeing: free virtual classes for Westside BID members.
19th March 2025 - News / Wellbeing / by Luisa Huggins
Westside BID is committed to supporting the wellbeing of its local community by offering free fitness classes designed to improve both p...Read more
Coaches for Change helping Westside businesses get fit on YouTube
28th January 2025 - News / Wellbeing / by Tony Collins
An increasing number of staff employed within the Westside BID area are taking up the offer to join live weekly wellness classes on YouT...Read more
Win £450 worth of professional development coaching in our Instagram competition
21st January 2025 - News / Wellbeing / by Luisa Huggins
The latest prize in Westside BID’s special series of January competitions is now up for grabs on Instagram. This week’s prize is a pa...Read more
WELLBEING BLOG: How to set New Year resolutions that will work for you in 2025
- News / Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
New Year is a time of fresh starts and clean slates. HARRIETTE LUSCOMBE provides great guidance and top tips on how to keep your resolut...Read more
Hark! The Westside Christmas Choir is on tour…
9th December 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Graham Young
Seasonal joy comes in many forms, and in the Broad Street area that means the return of the Westside Christmas Choir to embrace the area...Read more
WELLBEING BLOG: Understanding our body’s stress-related symptoms
7th November 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscomb
We are not robots! This might sound like an obvious statement, but we often override our bodily needs and signals as if we are. HARRIETT...Read more
Take part in a special Black History Month walk this weekend
24th October 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Tony Collins
People can celebrate the achievements of Birmingham’s African Caribbean pioneers by taking part in a special city walk this weekend. ...Read more
WELLBEING BLOG: today is World Menopause Day, and here are five top tips to help
18th October 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscomb
If you’re a business owner, manager, colleague, friend, family member, or let’s face it, a human being, then you need to know about the ...Read more
WELLBEING BLOG: How to ‘own’ your mental health at work
10th October 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscomb
Today (Thursday 10 October) is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme, set by the World Health Organisation, workplace mental hea...Read more
Mindfulness workshops on Westside start next week
12th September 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Tony Collins
Get creative on Westside with two opportunities to make something nice while also boosting your mental well-being. Mental health char...Read more
WELLBEING BLOG: Planning your path to success
14th August 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscomb
People often know what they want but don’t know how to get it, or they don’t know what they want but they know something needs to change...Read more
WELLBEING BLOG: How to boss your summer holidays
6th August 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
How come the thought of being out of the office for two weeks can sometimes bring on more stress than if we weren’t going on holiday at ...Read more
Relaxing times were enjoyed all day at first Westside Wellness Festival
26th July 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Graham Young
A steady flow of people who were keen to relax made the first Westside Wellness Festival a busy event in Centenary Square yesterday. ...Read more
Don’t miss the first Westside Wellbeing Festival this Thursday 25 July
22nd July 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Luisa Huggins
The inaugural Westside Wellbeing Festival takes place this Thursday 25 July, with a range of exciting free sessions in Centenary Square....Read more
Westside Wellbeing Festival: try out massage, disco, reading, yoga and more
16th July 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Steve Dyson
Exciting details have been announced about a range of free workshops that will be available at the Westside Wellbeing Festival next wee...Read more
Creatives invited to take part in Westside’s Wellbeing festival in July
7th June 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Tony Collins
Westside BID is organising a festival with a difference – putting the welfare of employees and visitors at the heart of the event. Th...Read more
PICTURE GALLERY: see how everyone enjoyed our VR social and wellbeing event
6th June 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Westside Reporter
Here’s a great selection of pictures from Westside BID’s latest wellbeing lunch at All Bar One in Brindleyplace, which we ran in partner...Read more
Bank based on Westside named as one of UK’s ‘best places to work’
4th June 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Steve Dyson
Unity Trust Bank, which has its headquarters based in the heart of Westside, has been named as one the UK’s top employers. The ethica...Read more
REVIEW: Westside’s latest wellbeing lunch with ‘Grand Canyon’ VR walk thrown in
31st May 2024 - News / Reviews / Wellbeing / by Graham Young
The latest monthly social and wellbeing event organised by Westside BID offered participants an unusual range of activities at All Bar O...Read more
Health and wellbeing under the spotlight at Westside gallery
30th May 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Tony Collins
Ikon Gallery is to present a programme of exhibitions and events that engage audiences in dialogue about health and wellbeing. The ex...Read more
WELLBEING BLOG: movement is the focus of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week
16th May 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
Mental Health Awareness Week has become a firm foundation of corporate wellbeing strategies – helping organisations put mental wellness ...Read more
WELLBEING BLOG: top tips for tackling stressful conversations
8th May 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
We all have to face difficult conversations, whether at work or at home. In her latest blog, wellbeing expert HARRIETTE LUSCOMBE, from C...Read more
WELLBEING BLOG: Smart nutrition tips for fuelling your 9 to 5
8th April 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
Fuelling our bodies correctly will give us more stamina, support us to make better decisions and help us avoid the dreaded afternoon slu...Read more
Walkers brave showers on Westside BID’s canalside stroll
2nd April 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Westside reporter
A dozen keen walkers braved the showers to join Westside BID’s stroll along the canalside last Thursday. The 30-minute walk, organise...Read more
Get out and enjoy spring air on Westside walk this Thursday
25th March 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Tony Collins
Now that spring has well and truly arrived, what better reason to take a deserved break from the office – and boost your mental wellbein...Read more
WELLBEING BLOG. Simple strategies to add movement across the day
22nd March 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
It may not be surprising to learn that sitting down too much is bad for our physical health. In latest blog, wellbeing expert HARRIETTE ...Read more
Videos: Westside events celebrate International Women’s Day in style
20th March 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Gary Young
Westside pulled out all the stops to celebrate International Women’s Day with a trio of virtual and in-person events to celebrate the re...Read more
WELLBEING BLOG. Work hard, rest harder: secrets behind quality sleep for peak performance
8th March 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Harriette Luscombe
Experts say that producing a peak performance is dependent on getting a decent kip. In her new regular blog, wellbeing expert HARRIETTE ...Read more
Free guided walk along canals is latest Westside wellbeing event
6th March 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Steve Dyson
Westside BID has organised a free 30-minute guided walk along the canals as part of its series of wellbeing events. The relaxing stro...Read more
Westside BID to launch wellbeing hub with Coaches for Change
4th March 2024 - News / Wellbeing / by Steve Dyson
A new ‘wellbeing hub’ is to be launched here on Westside BID’s website later this week. The special section will contain content from...Read more