Poster Resource: Brew Monday 2026

Brew Monday: Why Small Conversations Can Make a Big Difference at Work

You may have heard January’s third Monday referred to as Blue Monday — often labelled as the most difficult day of the year.
At Resilient People, we prefer a different approach.

Brew Monday shifts the focus away from labels and towards something far more helpful: human connection.

It’s a reminder that checking in with someone, putting the kettle on, and taking time to listen can make a real difference — not just on one Monday in January, but at any point in the year.

Why Brew Monday matters

There’s no such thing as a single day when people feel low — and challenges with mental health don’t follow a calendar. But Brew Monday offers a useful prompt to pause and notice the people around us.

In busy workplaces, especially those under pressure, it can be easy to miss the quieter signs that someone might be struggling. A simple conversation can help someone feel:

• noticed
• valued
• less alone

You don’t need to be an expert or have the right answers. Often, being willing to ask and listen is enough.

It doesn’t have to be a big conversation

One of the biggest barriers to supportive conversations is the belief that they need to be serious, formal, or perfectly worded.

In reality, they often start small:

• “How are you doing — really?”
• “You don’t seem yourself, want a quick chat?”
• “Fancy a brew?”

Brew Monday encourages exactly this kind of low-pressure check-in. It’s not about fixing problems — it’s about creating space for someone to talk, if they want to.

Supporting conversations at work

Many people worry about saying the wrong thing or opening something they can’t handle. That’s understandable — especially for managers, supervisors, and colleagues who care about getting it right.

Good supportive conversations tend to have a few things in common:

• they feel natural, not scripted
• the focus stays on listening, not advising
• the person feels heard and taken seriously
• there’s clarity about what support might be available next

Small skills, used consistently, can build confidence and psychological safety across teams.

Free Brew Monday poster resource

To help organisations mark Brew Monday in a practical, accessible way, we’ve created a free Brew Monday poster.

The poster:

• encourages simple, supportive conversations
• offers guidance on listening well
• suggests areas you might gently explore
• reminds people that support is available

It’s designed to work across different settings — from offices to operational, site-based, and frontline environments — and can be displayed on noticeboards or shared digitally with teams.

👉 Download the free Brew Monday poster here

A reminder — for everyone

Brew Monday isn’t just about looking out for others. It’s also a reminder to check in with yourself.

If you’re finding things difficult, reaching out to someone you trust or accessing professional support is a positive step. Looking after your own wellbeing matters too.

And while Brew Monday is a helpful prompt, these conversations don’t need to be limited to one day. There’s always time for a cuppa and a catch-up.