On Wednesday 5 November 2025, workplaces across the UK will be marking National Stress Awareness Day. It is a date designed to get people thinking about how stress affects their daily lives and to encourage open conversations about mental health at work. For businesses, it is also a golden opportunity to lighten the mood, build stronger teams and show that wellbeing is at the heart of company culture.
Stress is a funny thing. In small doses, it can actually be helpful. That little rush of adrenaline before a presentation or a big deadline can sharpen focus and improve performance. The problem comes when stress is constant and unrelenting. Our bodies are not designed to live on high alert, and over time the strain takes a toll on both physical and mental health.
Here is a fun fact to bring up in the office: when zebras are chased by lions, their heart rate and stress hormones spike dramatically, but within minutes of safety their levels return to normal. Humans, on the other hand, tend to stay wound up long after a stressful moment has passed, replaying it in our minds as though it were still happening. This difference is why stress management is such an important skill in modern life.
Another surprising fact is that laughter really is one of the best stress busters. A good laugh lowers cortisol, boosts endorphins and helps muscles relax for up to 45 minutes afterwards. That is why team wellbeing activities often include fun, light-hearted elements as well as relaxation. It is not just about closing your eyes and breathing deeply, it is also about finding joy together.
At Sense Massage Therapy, we love helping workplaces embrace Stress Awareness Day. From calming on-site chair massage to energising yoga and mindfulness sessions, our wellbeing days are designed to help staff step away from their desks and return refreshed. And while we cannot promise to stop lions chasing you, we can guarantee that your team will feel a lot more like those chilled zebras once the day is done.
So this November, give your team a reason to pause, smile and breathe. Stress Awareness Day is the perfect reminder that while stress may be part of life, it does not need to run the show. With the right support, workplaces can turn down the pressure and create an environment where everyone thrives.
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