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2026 Wellbeing Calendar

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January

New year, renewed mind

Use the new year as a fresh start to evaluate your mental health and set emotional goals that work for you and your life.

  • 24th: International Day of Education
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February

Heart and mind connection

Your emotional and physical wellbeing are deeply connected—when one suffers, the other often follows, and when one thrives, it supports the other. Take some time this month to consider the relationship between your emotional and physical wellbeing.

  • 4th: World Cancer Day
  • 17th: Chinese New Year
  • Heart Month
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March

Women's health across life stages

Women's health needs evolve significantly across life stages, from adolescence through menopause and beyond, requiring tailored approaches to address the unique physical, emotional, and hormonal changes at each phase.

  • 1st: Zero Discrimination Day
  • 8th: International Women's Day
  • 13th World Sleep Day
  • 20th: International Day of Happiness
  • Nutrition Month
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April

Mindful movement

Integrating mindful movement into your routine means choosing physical activities that not only strengthen your body but also support your mental health and emotional wellbeing.

  • 2nd: World Autism Awareness Day
  • 7th: World Health Day
  • 22nd: Earth Day
  • 28th: World Day for Safety and Health at Work
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May

Mental health matters

Global Mental Health Awareness Month highlights a crucial truth: mental health isn't optional—it's essential to living a balanced, fulfilling life. May is Global Mental Health Awareness Month. This meaningful initiative encourages us to value our psychological health as highly as we do our physical fitness.

  • 15th: International Day of Families
  • 17th: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
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June

Connection and community

Social wellbeing thrives when we prioritise connection and community, particularly in workplace relationships that can provide support, collaboration, and a sense of belonging.

  • 5th: World Environment Day
  • Pride season
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July

Sleep and recovery

Sleep and recovery aren't luxuries—they're fundamental to brain health, supporting everything from memory formation to emotional regulation and mental clarity.

  • 24th: International Self-Care Day
  • 30th: International Day of Friendship

 

 

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August

Digital wellness

Digital wellness means developing healthy technology habits that support rather than drain your mental wellbeing, from setting screen time boundaries to creating tech-free spaces for rest.

  • 9th: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
  • 31st: International Overdose Awareness Day
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September

Emotional intelligence at work

Emotional intelligence at work involves recognising and managing the impact that others' emotions have on us, enabling better communication, stronger relationships, and more effective collaboration.

  • 10th: World Suicide Prevention Day
  • 21st: International Day of Peace
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October

Work-life harmony

Work-life harmony isn't about perfect balance—it's about creating sustainable boundaries and routines that support both your professional success and personal wellbeing.

  • 10th: World Mental Health Day
  • Global Diversity Month
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November

Mindful money matters

Mindful money matters involve understanding your emotional relationship with finances and making intentional spending decisions, especially during holidays when financial stress and overspending can easily occur.

  • 16th: International Day for Tolerance
  • Movember month – men's physical and mental health


 

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December

Gratitude and growth

Gratitude and growth practices build emotional resilience by training your mind to focus on positive experiences and learning opportunities, core principles of positive psychology that strengthen mental wellbeing.

  • 1st: World AIDS Day
  • 3rd: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • 5th: International Volunteer Day
  • Holiday season