By now, we all know that mental health is just as important as physical health, and yet all too often it gets overlooked. At YuLife, we believe that taking care of your mental wellbeing is not just crucial for one’s overall happiness and success in life — but it's also good for your business's bottom line. Here are some of the best habits you can incorporate into your daily routine to improve mental health, featuring unique ways YuLife supports each step of your journey towards a happier, healthier workforce.1. Exercise Regularly with RewardsExercise has a positive impact on mental health, releasing endorphins that act as natural mood improvers. YuLife encourages this by turning exercise into a rewarding experience. Through our gamified employee app, your team can engage in simple daily challenges and friendly competitions, earning our digital currency, YuCoin, for staying active. Their YuCoin can then be redeemed for vouchers at a wide range of retailers or even donated to charity. This not only boosts mental health but also fosters a culture of wellness within the team, contributing to reduced absenteeism and higher productivity.2. Practice Mindfulness Mindfulness is proven to help reduce stress and improve focus. YuLife offers resources and challenges within our app to help employees practice mindfulness regularly, making it easier to incorporate into their daily routine. Like our exercise challenges, your team will also earn rewards for their mindfulness minutes. But this practice is not just about individual benefits — it's about creating a more focused, engaged, and resilient workforce.3. Get Quality Sleep for a Productive TomorrowQuality sleep is essential for mental health and workplace wellness, and there's plenty of science to back it up. YuLife recognises this by providing tools and challenges designed to promote better sleep habits. If there’s one thing you can do to help your team feel great and up their game, it’s to support them to sleep better. Encouraging your employees to establish a consistent sleep schedule not only helps in reducing workplace stress but also in enhancing overall job performance. Need some pointers? Here are 5 ways you can encourage better sleep.4. Connect with Others Through YuLife CommunityHuman connection is vital for our mental wellbeing. YuLife's platform encourages building strong social connections by enabling teams to take part in wellness challenges together. This not only helps in building a supportive community at work but also enhances team cohesion and collaboration, which ultimately drives business success.5. Keep a Journal and Track Your Wellness JourneyJournaling is a powerful tool for mental health, offering clarity and a way to track progress. YuLife’s app can serve as a digital journal for setting goals, reflecting on accomplishments, and practicing gratitude. This reflective practice can improve your employees' emotional intelligence and resilience, valuable traits for any team.6. Seek Professional Help When NeededYuLife’s commitment to mental health includes providing access to professional support through our Employee Assistance Programme.Recognising when to seek help is vital, and YuLife offers resources and referrals to ensure employees can find the help they need when they need it — ultimately supporting a culture of openness and care.Why It’s Good for Your Bottom LineInvesting in the mental health of your workforce through YuLife's comprehensive approach not only supports your employees' wellbeing but also aligns with strategic business outcomes. A happier, healthier workforce is more productive, engaged, and loyal. By reducing turnover and absenteeism, enhancing employee satisfaction, and fostering a positive company culture, YuLife helps ensure that taking care of your team’s mental health is not just good practice — it’s good business.About YuLife.YuLife is working to reimagine the insurance industry by protecting lives, rewarding living and inspiring life. We’re on a mission to transform traditional insurance into a life-enhancing experience each employee will value and use daily. How does it work? Our award-winning app uses behavioural science and game mechanics to reward your people for living well while offering protection in case of crisis. And with our top-rated employee assistance programme, your team gets access to mental, financial and social support, virtual GPs, nutritionists, life coaches and more to help them live their best lives.Because we believe that your employees should benefit from their insurance from day one — and that wellbeing should be accessible every day, for everyone.Request a demo for your team today.