September Reset: 3 Ways to Reboot Your Employee Mental Health After Summer

Summer often brings lighter schedules, holidays, and a slower pace of work. But as September arrives, employees return to full workloads, schools are back in session, and the push toward year-end targets begins. This transition can be stressful—not just for leaders, but for entire teams.

Here are three practical ways to look after your employees during the last quarter of 2025:

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1. Allow Flexible Routines

Rigid schedules after a relaxed summer can feel jarring. Offer employees flexibility where possible—whether through hybrid workdays, flexible start times, or meeting-free afternoons. These small adjustments give teams more control over their time, which is proven to reduce stress and improve productivity.

👉 Action step: Survey your team to learn which flexible practices they value most, and consider piloting one through September.

2. Bring Mental Health Support Onsite

Sometimes the best way to engage employees is to bring wellness directly to them. Onsite sessions such as breathwork, reiki, sound baths, or spinal energetics provide powerful stress release, restore balance, and create a sense of calm in the workplace. It also demonstrates your commitment to your employees wellbeing.

👉 Action step: Schedule monthly or quarterly onsite wellness sessions to show your team that mental health is a priority, not just a policy.

3. Normalise Mental Health Conversations

Even the best wellness benefits go unused if employees don’t feel safe talking about mental health. Use September as a fresh start to remind your team about available resources and encourage leaders to share their own practices for managing stress.

👉 Action step: Host a short “mental health town hall” or provide managers with talking points for their team meetings. Appoint Mental Health First Aiders with relevant training if you don't already have them.

September is more than just a back-to-school month—it’s a chance for organizations to reset, refocus, and recommit to employee wellbeing. By making small but meaningful changes now, you’ll not only support mental health but also strengthen retention, morale, and overall performance heading into Q4.

💡 Want to bring wellness directly to your workplace?

I offer onsite sessions in breathwork, reiki, sound baths, and spinal energetics to help teams release stress, recharge, and reconnect. Visit www.breatheinsound.com for more information.