Step 1: Start Small

Small acts of care and attention can create ripples of change.

Choose one to begin with:

• Take a Breath: Pause and settle your bodymind: notice 5 things you can see, 4 things you can hear, 3 things you can touch. Place a hand on your belly and one on your chest, lower your gaze, take a quiet breath in through your nose, pause then slowly breath out, stretching the out breath as long as you can.

• Practice Gratitude: Reflect on one thing you’re grateful for today. Visit the resources here

• Create a Moment of Ritual and Space: Enjoy a mindful walk, journal your thoughts or sip tea quietly.

Step 2: Engage with Hope

• Active Hope Training: Explore Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone’s work to transform despair into action.

• Reflection Practices: Spend 5 minutes a day in silence, gratitude or journalling to reset your perspective. See here for more information on expressive writing for health

• Connection: Reach out to someone you trust or join a group where you feel supported.

Step 3: Explore Resources

Discover tools and support to help you navigate challenges and move towards flourishing. These resources are here to inspire, guide, and connect you on your journey.

Support Services for Healthcare and Social Care Professionals in the UK

Practitioner Health Programme (PHP)
A confidential NHS service offering mental health support to healthcare professionals, including nurses and social care staff.

Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Counselling Service
Provides telephone counselling for RCN members, offering support for mental wellbeing and challenges like bereavement.

You Okay, Nurse?
A charity supporting nurses' mental health and wellbeing through virtual huddles and private group sessions.

The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI)
Offers personal support, including grants for nurses in financial need, educational grants, and a confidential listening service called TalkToUs.

NHS Employers – Supporting Staff with Caring Responsibilities
Guidance and resources for NHS staff balancing work and caring responsibilities.

Carers Trust
Improving support, services, and recognition for unpaid carers.

Skills for Care – Support for Integrated Care Systems
Resources and guidance for social care managers to support leadership and integration in care systems.

The Cards: Being Human

Created by two of our Sage Elders in collaboration with an artist, The Cards are an innovative tool designed to share wisdom and practical guidance for navigating the complexities of being human. Presented as a portable and interactive pack of playing cards—with a meaningful twist—they offer a unique way to explore themes of connection, intentionality, and self-discovery.

(While there is a cost to purchasing a physical pack, all the content is freely accessible online at www.thecards.org. Any profits generated from sales go directly toward developing workshops and additional resources to support and expand the use of The Cards.)

These resources are here to remind you that support is always available—whether it’s through structured tools like The Cards or professional services tailored to your needs. Take the time to explore what resonates most with you.

Step 4: Let’s Grow Together: Join the Sage Community

You are not alone.

The Sage community is here to help you explore, share, and grow on your journey to flourishing