06/05/2026
This Mental Health Week, we're doing something simple. We're asking our team to step outside for 10 minutes and take a photo of something that catches their eye/made them smile. 📷
Research consistently shows that spending time in nature, even briefly, reduces cortisol levels, lowers heart rate, and meaningfully improves mood. A 2019 study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that just 20 minutes in a natural setting was enough to significantly reduce stress hormone levels.
But you don't need a forest. A patch of sky. A tree on your street. A moment of quiet between meetings. It counts.
We call it Walk & Snap. No agenda. No performance. Just a conscious pause to look up, breathe, and notice the world around you.
Because one of the most powerful things we can do for our mental health isn't a programme or a policy, it's permission. Permission to stop. To step away. To be human for ten minutes.
We're sharing our team's photos this week.
What did you notice today when you stepped outside? Share in the comments below. 👇
