10/10/2026
Today is World Mental Health Day AND a very important birthday at Sunshine HQ☀️🎂
Today, Little Dennis, Sunshine’s Head of Marketing, Chief Morale Officer and occasional workplace menace, turns THREE! I can’t think of a better day to celebrate him than World Mental Health Day. 💛
Quite frankly, this little scruffbag has done more for my mental health than he’ll ever know. He doesn’t understand social media algorithms, content strategies or the pressures of running a small business, but he does understand the importance of getting outside, taking regular breaks, having a good snooze and finding joy in the little things. Although he’d probably argue that snacks are the answer to most of life’s problems.
Running your own business can be wonderful, but it can also be lonely, overwhelming and bloody hard work sometimes. It’s easy to get caught up in the endless to-do lists, comparing yourself to everyone else and feeling like you should constantly be doing more.
But your mental health matters far more than your Instagram reach, your LinkedIn engagement or how many things you’ve ticked off your list today.
So, on World Mental Health Day, here’s your reminder from me and the birthday boy to look after the human behind your business. Take the break, go for the walk, switch off your phone and remember that rest isn’t something you have to earn.
If you happen to have a small, furry colleague who makes the difficult days a little brighter, give them an extra cuddle too 🥰 Happy 3rd birthday, Little Dennis. You’re absolutely rubbish at answering emails, but you’re exceptionally good at making Sunshine HQ a happier place💛🐾