Mental Health Matters More than Anything

We have never been so busy… supporting local families and contractors with their roofing repairs, home improvements, and home extensions. We love what we do. But for us here at Imperial, the pandemic has shown us What Is Truly Important… our family, friends, teams, customers, and their health, happiness, and mental wellbeing overall.
This is why last year we became business supporters of LAMP. Lamp has and always will be a champion for mental health. They are an independent mental health charity which provide free community mental health advocacy for people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Lamp actively encourages businesses to promote a positive workplace environment where mental health matters… and this has always been core to us here at Imperial. So, we thought we would share our top tips for supporting our mental health, which we hope you enjoy reading.
Talk about it
Be honest with yourself and others if you are finding things difficult. It is ok to not be ok over the holidays. It is ok to feel overwhelmed. And ask for help. Asking for help is not a weakness it shows a strength of character. Joe
Get active
Get out in the fresh air and go for a walk or run… even it is only for 10 minutes. Play your favourite sport, go to the gym, do a Joe Wicks session off You Tube. Whatever it is, get the heart pumping and endorphins kicking in. I know it is tough when you are tired but once you have done – you will not regret it – it really does make you feel better. Dee
Be mindful and grateful
Take time to notice the simple things around you from the birds coming to your bird feeders, to enjoying a coffee in the morning while the kids play. Be grateful for those moments. Perhaps start a journal noting down three things you noticed and are grateful for each day. Writing it down, seeing it and reading it back again stimulates the happy feelings inside of us. Pat
Chill out
Make time for yourself. Go for a soak in the bath, listen to music (I love playing my vinyl’s), read a book, go to bed early, wake up early and have a workout or whatever works for you. Even 10 minutes a day can revitalise your energy. We do not need a whole day to ourselves, or half a day or an hour, little and often can make a bigger difference. Graham
The grass is not always greener
Do not compare yourself to what you see on social media. Often, the grass is not greener in their lives. We all have our battles and scars. Perhaps turn social media off for a few days or even a few hours a day. Focus on those around you. Life is for living not watching others live theirs on social platforms. Jason
Spend time doing things you love
Whatever it is, from gardening to reading a book. Take time out every day… even if only for 10 minutes and spend time doing what you enjoy. Adam
Imperial stock a wide range of chimney pots, flues, tiles, and slates. If you would like to find out more about our range then please pop in to see us at Charnwood Edge, Cossington LE7 4UZ, or call on 0116 260 8494 or email: imperialroofingsupplies@yahoo.com  to speak to our dedicated, knowledgeable and friendly roofing expert team. We can also recommend some local roofers who can visit your home and carry out these checks for you.