Uplifting - in more ways than one

In a week which began with World Mental Health Day (10th October) it seems somehow fitting to be watching live footage of the rescue of the Chilean miners and sharing in a very small way in the joy of their families and friends, together with millions of others around the world. We had a little chat about it at work today, standing round someone's desk to watch the 11th miner emerging from the rescue tunnel at lunchtime, and I think we all went back to our desks feeling rather uplifted ourselves. Remarkable and inspiring stories like this don't dominate the news very often and it's nice to share them with colleagues.

Maybe we should take a bit more time at work to celebrate the good things that happen - whether it's on a global scale or a team member's personal achievement. 'Connecting' and 'Taking notice' are two of the five ways to wellbeing according to the New Economics Foundation - just think how mentally healthy our workplaces could be if this was actively encouraged amongst employees.