Men’s Health

This week: 10th – 16th June is Men’s Health Week 👊🏻

From the picture you can see there is some seriously scary statistics for men – especially in the work place. Mental health awareness for men is definitely growing, however I think there is still a long way to go.

As a mum I often see the memes and sayings about being a mum and how hard it is. There’s one I love which compares raising children 20 years ago to now… Now it’s all about free range, organic, attached but not helicopter parents, ensuring we cater to physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs etc 😱😂 and it’s soooo true! There’s so much information out there and with social media, it has become so easy to compare! But we forget that everyone is doing something but no one is doing everything. We put the pressure on ourselves to meet these often unattainable expectations.

What is NOT talked about so much though, is the men’s role. I feel as though today’s men have it just as tough. We want them to be strong leaders that earn good money. They’re expected to work all day, then come home and help with chores. They need to be able to do the repairs around the house and on the car. After all that they need to be around for the family and be hands on dads. It’s a lot of roles for them to also fill. We expect men nowadays to be more sensitive, respectful and communicative but we still want them to be the strong, tough, protective and not weak.

Us women get to have a wine and a winge to friends about how tough we’ve had it and we support each other by venting and talking it out. Men do not as easily express themselves and are not always around other men that can also easily communicate, problem solve and express themselves.

Have I got it all wrong though?!? I’m sure there are men out there filling all the roles and requirements (if you’ve got one- give them an extra pat on the back because I think they’re pretty rare).

Either way, now is a good opportunity for me to give a shout out to the man that looks after us. I’m always bagging him out but rarely say the good things 😬 He is such a hard working, loyal man, who’s always making us laugh! 🤗 Today or this week let the men in your life know you love them, care for them and respect them. Let them know they have a safe space with us to vent their feelings if they’re feeling pressured to fill ALL the roles. Their mental health, which determines physical health is important to us and to everyone.

We all need to look after each other🤝 🤗😘