Time for a Personal MOT – Why Men Must Prioritise Their Mental, Physical & Spiritual Wellbeing

At P3 Business Care, we often meet men from all walks of life—on oil rigs, in boardrooms, in workshops and offices and across industries—who carry a quiet weight. They power through demanding schedules, absorb pressure, and push through exhaustion. But when was the last time they paused for a personal MOT?

Just like a vehicle needs regular maintenance to perform safely and efficiently, men need regular check-ins for their mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Too often, this is neglected until breakdown is unavoidable.

The Cost of "Getting On With It"

A recent survey by Mind revealed that men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health concerns, with many fearing stigma or appearing weak (Mind UK). The problem isn’t just mental; physical health is affected too. The Men’s Health Forum reports that men are 33% less likely to visit a doctor than women, often missing early warning signs of serious issues (Men's Health Forum).

Spiritually, many men don’t consider their inner world until they hit a crisis—when purpose, meaning, and faith suddenly become pressing questions.

The Power of a Personal MOT

We believe in encouraging men to adopt a routine wellbeing check-up across three key areas:

1. Mental Health

• Ask: How am I really coping?

• Regularly talk to someone you trust—a friend, their P3 Business Partner or other professional. Don’t wait until stress, anxiety, or anger spills over.

• Use tools like the NHS Mood Self-Assessment (NHS Tool) for a quick and helpful snapshot.

2. Physical Health

• Ask: Have I had a check-up this year?

• Prioritise sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Even 30 minutes of movement a day makes a big difference.

• Consider apps like MyFitnessPal or NHS Couch to 5K for a guided restart.

3. Spiritual Health

• Ask: What gives me peace and purpose?

• Spirituality doesn’t mean religion for everyone, but reflection, prayer, or time in nature can provide grounding.

• For Christian perspectives, Lectio 365 (24-7 Prayer App) offers daily guided reflections to nourish the soul.

Why It Matters at Work and Home

We’ve seen firsthand on offshore rigs and across high-pressure sectors that untended wellbeing leads to burnout, broken relationships, and disengagement. Men are often the pillars others lean on—but they must learn to check their own foundation regularly.

The best teams are made of healthy individuals. When men take responsibility for their wellbeing, they become better leaders, husbands, fathers, colleagues, and friends.

Take Your MOT Today

At P3 Business Care, we walk alongside companies to bring holistic care into the workplace. Whether you're managing 10 staff or 1,000, wellbeing isn’t just an HR issue—it’s a human issue.

About P3 Business Care

P3 Business Care help save lives! Operating across the UK and other global regions. Supporting your business every week we provide personal and proactive care to your employees and immediate family working in partnership with the company. Our Business Partners visit your business to develop personal trust & relationships so we can proactively identify and address issues before they become crisis, absence, or staff turnover.  Read more about our services here