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This week marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week, with the 2025 theme centered around Community.

At Constructive, community isn’t just a core value - it’s something we actively cultivate every day. With research showing that 1 in 5 people will experience mental health challenges each year - and nearly half of us at some point in our lives - it’s a timely reminder of the importance of connection and support in the workplace.

In the spirit of this year’s theme, we’re sharing some simple, practical ways to strengthen community and support mental wellbeing in your daily work life.

1. Start your day with a plan

At Constructive, we like to start the day with a bit of structure, often with a pen and paper. Taking a few minutes to jot down our top priorities helps us stay focused and in control, especially before the inbox fills up.

If you’re looking to build this habit, try starting each morning by writing down three key tasks you want to complete. You might also break your list into “must-do” and “nice-to-do” items to avoid overwhelm. If you prefer digital tools, apps like Notion, or even your phone's notes app can help you stay organised. Whatever method you choose, a simple daily plan can go a long way in supporting mental clarity and reducing stress.

We’ve found that playing upbeat music in the background can really lift the mood and improve focus throughout the day. It’s a small habit that adds a lot to our everyday wellbeing. 

Exercising is a powerful way to lift your energy and support your mental health. The good news? You don’t need a long workout to feel the benefits. We like to make the most of our location with lunchtime runs, ocean swims (one of the perks of working in Manly!), or even a quick walk to reset during the day.

No matter where you work, there are easy ways to include exercise into your day. If your office is near a park, try a nice walk, jog, or even some bodyweight exercises or yoga. Working from home? A 10-minute YouTube workout, Pilates, or stretch session between meetings can do wonders. If you have access to a gym, a short weights or cardio session before or after work - or even during your lunch break - can give you a big energy boost. It doesn’t have to be a full workout - just getting your body moving can make a big difference.

We also make time to connect outside of the office, whether it’s beach volleyball, a casual tennis match, or even a (slightly uncoordinated) game of bowling, we try to organise a team-building activity every month as it’s a great way to have a laugh and strengthen relationships across the business.