Stress Awareness Month Resources

Pause & Colour: Small Actions, Big Impact

Take a moment to pause, breathe, and be present.

This colouring page is a simple way to step away from the noise and focus on one small action: colouring in. As you follow the lines, notice your breath, slow your pace, and allow yourself a few minutes of calm.

Small actions can create big impact, for ourselves and for those around us.

Mind Over Miles: Stress Awareness Month Guide

Taking on the London Marathon is a huge physical, mental and emotional challenge. This free resource has been created to help runners manage stress, pressure and race-day nerves before, during and after the marathon.

Inside, you’ll find simple tips, grounding techniques and a short reflective activity to help you focus on what you can control, take things one step at a time and recover well after the finish line.

Whether you’re running, supporting, volunteering or fundraising, this guide is here to remind you that small actions can make a big difference.

Download the Mind Over Miles guide and take your next step with confidence.

For Stress Awareness Month, we’re honoured to share this calming sound bath recorded by Ruth, founder of ReNurture and one of our valued partners. Created with intention and care, this recording is an invitation to slow down, soften and reconnect with yourself when life feels overwhelming.

Learn more about ReNurture through the website: https://www.renurture.co.uk/
Connect with ReNurture on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/re-nurture/?originalSubdomain=uk

A practical one-page guide for students on managing stress during Stress Awareness Month 2026. Covers quick calming techniques (box breathing, grounding, muscle relaxation), small daily habits for sleep, food and movement, tips for exam pressure, and signposting to support when things feel too much. Simple, gentle and easy to dip in and out of.

Understand the powerful connection between your gut health and your stress levels. This guide highlights the science behind the gut-brain axis and provides six easy, practical steps to help you build better stress resilience through food and daily habits.

Struggling to switch off? Your nervous system might be stuck in stress mode.

This piece explores how to reset, the role of the vagus nerve, and simple ways to support calm and recovery.

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Explore how stress shapes the brain over time and why winding down properly matters more than we think.

This piece breaks down neuroplasticity in simple terms and shares practical ways to build a calmer, more balanced daily routine.

You can also support your routine with 15% off the Lucid range using code NOSTRESS15 on orders over £25.

Feeling stressed or out of balance?
It might not just be your mind. In this guide, MYOTA x The Stress Management Society explore the powerful link between your gut and stress, with simple ways to support your wellbeing this Stress Awareness Month.

You can also get involved in a live study with MYOTA, helping researchers explore whether daily fibre intake can reduce stress. Take part, learn more about your own health, and contribute to new science on the gut–brain connection.

This guide walks you through small, practical ways to notice stress, check in with your partner, and take gentle actions together. Each section offers tips to pause, listen, and support each other so that stress becomes more manageable and connection grows.

Start with one small act of care and see the difference it can make.

If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve created a simple 30-day calendar to guide you through small, daily actions.

Each day offers a gentle prompt or activity to help you pause, reflect, and take one step towards managing stress differently.

What if one simple poster could start a conversation that improves wellbeing at work?

Our “Be The Change” Stress Awareness Month poster encourages teams to recognise stress, access support, and create healthier workplaces.

Be the Change: Builds Your Confidence To Manage Stress
Feeling in control changes everything. See how Be the Change connects to self-efficacy and stress reduction.

Stress Awareness Month at a Glance
A short, one-page overview of Stress Awareness Month includes
1. What Stress Awareness Month is
2. Why it matters
3. This year’s theme

Starting with You: Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
Start with yourself: practical tips to manage stress and create a ripple effect of wellbeing.

Information Pack for Organisations
A practical guide to help organisations actively support Stress Awareness Month in the workplace.
Ideal for:
HR teams, wellbeing leads, managers, and senior leaders.
Includes:
1. How to promote Stress Awareness Month internally
2. Ways to engage employees in meaningful action
3. Guidance on using the Stress Awareness Month logo
4. Benefits of participation for wellbeing, culture, and performance
5. Overview of workshops, events, and support available

Information Pack for Individuals
A supportive, easy-to-read guide for individuals who want to take part in Stress Awareness Month and the #BeTheChange campaign.
Ideal for:
Employees, community members, and individuals looking to manage stress more effectively.
Includes:
1. Understanding stress and its impact
2. Small actions to improve wellbeing
3. How to get involved in the #BeTheChange campaign
4. Benefits of participation for wellbeing, culture, and performance

Ambassador Role Description
Join us as a Stress Awareness Month Ambassador and help raise awareness, share resources, and support mental wellness in your community.

Press Release
An official press release for organisations, partners, and media outlets supporting Stress Awareness Month.
Ideal for:
Communications teams, media partners, and organisations wishing to share their involvement publicly.