Healthy habits in office start with a question The most frequently asked question in our agency is: “what will we have for lunch today?”. It may sound like a joke in that simple question is hidden something very important. The way we eat affects everything: energy, focus, mood, and relationships. That’s why healthy office habits have become something we take seriously, though never without a touch of humor, because life in a communications agency is never dull.

From a joke to strategy – how healthy habits became our everyday routine

It all started casually, with memes about food delivery and quick lunch decisions. But quickly we realised, if we already talk so much about food, we should start thinking about it more intentionally. That’s how the Health & Happy project came to be, an internally developed initiative that not only made us rethink what we eat, but reflect on our habits, rhythms, and needs.

Health & Happy – more than just a nutrition campaign

The project started from an authentic need, and not HR trends. Everyone in the team took part, with clear goals in mind:

• Adopting healthy office habits
• Learning about nutrition and physical activity
• Reducing stress and improving focus
• Strengthening mutual support

Healthy eating is no longer just an individual choice; it’s becoming a shared value.

Education as foundation of change

To mark World Food Day, we invited Miljana Pavković, a nutritionist and sports nutrition advisor from Farmacia, to our office. Her visit hit the mark not because we suddenly changed everything we eat, but because we started asking the right questions. During the workshop, we discussed:

• The importance of dietary variety
• The role of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
• How to balance nutrition with work tempo
• The dangers of quick diets and mindless snacking
• Smart supplement use

Healthy habits in practice

Here’s what we’ve actually changed (or are working on):

1. Team breakfasts – at least once a week, we eat together in the office
2. Healthy snacks – chocolate is still around, but now so are nuts
3. Balanced lunches – we think about meals that won’t put us to sleep after 2 p.m.
4. Educational sessions – each new Health & Happy event sparks discussion
5. Openness – no judgement, only encouragement

We’re not perfect, but consistency matters more than perfection.

What we’ve learnt about ourselves and health

The workshop with Miljana was both a reminder and a revelation. Some takeaways that stuck:

• Variety is key – the more colourful your plate, the better
• Protein is essential – not just for athletes
• Carbs aren’t the enemy – they’re fuel
• Water and sleep are underrated productivity boosters
• Each body is different – no single plan fits all

After the workshop, many colleagues got a body composition analysis to receive personalised recommendations – another step towards a more informed approach to health.

How healthy habits shape team culture?

Health isn’t just a personal matter. When a team works together on building better habits, something shifts:

• More energy → more ideas and better focus
• Less stress → clearer communication
• Shared goals → stronger connections
• Less “guilt tripping” → more understanding

Instead of criticising, we learn together. Because we know change happens one step at a time.

What’s next? Building sustainable habits

The Health & Happy project continues, with plans for:

• More workshops (on sleep, exercise, mental health)
• Internal challenges (sugar-free week, hydration goals, 10k steps a day)
• Personalised approaches – because there’s no “one size fits all”
• Collaboration with external experts and nutritionists

Our goal isn’t overnight transformation, but building a culture of health that lasts.

Healthy habits start with a story

We may not be fitness enthusiasts or certified wellness experts, but we’re a team that wants better for ourselves. And that’s a great place to start. Healthy habits at work aren’t a luxury – they’re an investment. In people, relationships, focus, and ultimately, in a workplace where it’s easier to thrive. If you’re thinking about starting a similar project, just go for it. Start with the question: “What’s for lunch today?” and be ready for some surprising answers.