Each May, people around the world unite to raise awareness about one of the most vital parts of our overall well-being: mental health. From Mental Health Awareness Week to broader month-long initiatives, this global movement encourages open conversations, breaks down stigma, and reminds us to care for ourselves and each other.
At TimeXtender, we believe mental health deserves consistent attention—not just during times of crisis. That’s why we’re once again dedicating the full month of May to well-being through our global initiative: Walk with Me.
Walk with Me invites all XPeople to take intentional steps for their own health and for the collective strength of our global team.
Mental health is just as vital as physical health. And yet, for many, it’s harder to talk about, harder to prioritize, and sometimes even harder to recognize in ourselves. The pressures of modern life, tight deadlines, constant connectivity, and the challenges of remote work can make it easy to ignore the signs of stress, burnout, or disconnection.
By acknowledging the importance of mental health, we reduce stigma. By taking intentional steps—literally and figuratively—we build a culture where care, empathy, and resilience are part of how we work.
This year’s theme, inspired by the UK Mental Health Foundation, is a powerful one: Community.
"Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and well-being. We thrive when we have strong connections with other people and supportive communities that remind us we are not alone."
Community gives us more than social interaction. It gives us belonging, safety, purpose, and support in hard times. And when we feel connected—to our peers, to our purpose, and to something greater, we are more likely to thrive, not just survive.
For those struggling, knowing they are part of a caring, attentive community can be life-changing. For all of us, community is the antidote to isolation, a buffer against stress, and a source of joy.
At TimeXtender, we are proudly fully remote. That freedom offers flexibility and autonomy, but it also presents a unique challenge: how do we build and sustain meaningful connection without physical offices?
The answer is: we choose it. We prioritize connection intentionally, through daily rituals, shared experiences, and a culture that values people over processes.
We build community in countless ways:
In a digital workplace, community doesn’t just happen. It’s something we grow, together.
The Walk with Me initiative is more than a step challenge. It’s a collective act of care. Care for ourselves, for each other, and for the broader cause of mental health awareness.
From May 1 to May 31, we walk together, locally and globally, creating small daily rituals that support both physical and mental well-being. The steps matter, but the deeper purpose is the connection we build while moving forward as one.
Sharing photos, stories, and moments from our walks reminds us that we’re part of something bigger. We may be scattered across time zones, but we are still walking the same path, together.
Community isn’t a place, it’s a feeling. It’s in the colleagues who check in without being asked. It’s in the teams that celebrate each other’s wins and support each other’s lows. It’s in the small gestures that say: “You matter.”
This month, we encourage you to reflect:
We invite everyone to participate in the Walk with Me challenge and the various events throughout May, not to compete, but to connect. Not to add pressure, but to offer perspective and presence.
Mental health and community are not checkboxes on a wellness program. They are part of a living culture, one we co-create every day at TimeXtender.
So this May, let’s take that extra walk. Let’s pause to connect—with ourselves, with our teammates, and with the communities that lift us up.
Let’s walk together, support each other, and celebrate the connections that make us stronger.