Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of creating space for open, supportive conversations about mental health and well-being. At Blue Yonder, well-being is central to our culture, and we are committed to fostering an environment where associates feel seen, supported and empowered to reach out when they need help.
One way we bring that commitment to life is through Blue Yonder’s Time to Talk program, a global network of associates dedicated to promoting well-being across the organization. After completing an application and interview process, representatives receive training through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and become certified in Mental Health First Aid. Representing a wide range of functions and locations, Time to Talk team members are prepared to support associates through one-on-one conversations and group connections, offering a trusted, compassionate resource whenever it is needed.
In this DIVE In blog post, several of our Time to Talk representatives share what this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month theme—“More Good Days, Together”—means to them and how each of us can help create more good days through connection, support and conversation.
Ingrid Núñez, Technical Account Manager – Customer Success, Mexico: My good days start quiet and slowly. I tell myself, “Today is going to be a good day.”. My good days are filled with acceptance, no plans, no pressure, just intention. The good part about good days is that they all look different—they can be busy, calm, planned, not planned for. It’s our mind that defines a good day; work your mind towards categorizing a “normal” day, a good day, and fill yourself with endless good days in your life!
Polly Bryant, Marketing Manager – Digital Team, United Kingdom: For me, self care looks like managing my type 1 diabetes properly day to day—from monitoring glucose levels, delivering insulin 15 minutes before eating (which I find really difficult) and choosing foods that won’t cause spikes, to getting enough sleep and planning meals and activities in advance. ADHD makes this more complex, and despite my best efforts, things often go wrong. On those days, taking care of my mental health means allowing for extra rest and meeting myself with patience and kindness rather than frustration and judgement.
Himali Kulshreshth, Lead – Associate Success, India: A good day for me is when I can pause and reconnect—whether it’s stepping away for a digital detox, spending time in nature or just being still and letting my mind rest. Simple things like going for a walk, taking a swim or getting lost in a good book keep me grounded.
Claudia Kraft, Program Director – Sales, Germany: I want to start by a quote from Mark Twain, “Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” For me, this means following what I feel like doing and not necessarily going through lists of things I should or shouldn’t do. I don’t put pressure on myself with this—despite work assignments that need to be taken care of—rather, it’s a question of how I approach it. If today is not the day to clean my house but instead go for a walk, I’ll do that. A good day starts with the morning coffee and a look outside into the sky. It’s feeling humbled for my son, family and friends. It’s not feeling guilty for all the things I should’ve done but thankful for that very moment in the garden, listening to the birds or the calm beauty walking through a forest. It’s hugging a friend or many friends and having a great laughter together or crying about losses and holding each other tight. It’s about making others smile by being friendly and kind or having small talk with the cashier in the supermarket. It’s the beauty of things we take for granted but instead should appreciate, influence and enjoy them by being aware and sharing a little smile.
