5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing
Do you sometimes wish that you could feel more positive and be able to get more out of life?
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. Click here to read more
5 steps to mental wellbeing
Do you sometimes feel wish that you could feel more positive and be able to get more out of life? You are not alone and the NHS website explores the 5 steps you can take to improve your health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
To view the full article and access the links just click here.
1. Connect with other peopleGood relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can:
help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worthgive you an opportunity to share positive experiencesprovide emotional support and allow you to support others
There are lots of things you could try to help build stronger and closer relationships:
Doif possible, take time each day to be with your family, for example, try arranging a fixed time to eat dinner togetherarrange a day out with friends you have not seen for a whiletry switching off the TV to talk or play a game with your children, friends or familyhave lunch with a colleaguevisit a friend or family member who needs support or companyvolunteer at a local school, hospital or community groupmake the most of technology to stay in touch with friends and family. Video-chat apps like Skype and FaceTime are useful, especially if you live far apart
5 steps to mental wellbeing
Do you sometimes feel wish that you could feel more positive and be able to get more out of life? You are not alone and the NHS website explores the 5 steps you can take to improve your health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
To view the full article and access the links just click here.
1. Connect with other peopleGood relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can:
help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worthgive you an opportunity to share positive experiencesprovide emotional support and allow you to support others
There are lots of things you could try to help build stronger and closer relationships:
Doif possible, take time each day to be with your family, for example, try arranging a fixed time to eat dinner togetherarrange a day out with friends you have not seen for a whiletry switching off the TV to talk or play a game with your children, friends or familyhave lunch with a colleaguevisit a friend or family member who needs support or companyvolunteer at a local school, hospital or community groupmake the most of technology to stay in touch with friends and family. Video-chat apps like Skype and FaceTime are useful, especially if you live far apart
Don't
Avoid relying on technology or social media alone to build relationships. It's easy to get into the habit of only ever texting, messaging or emailing people
2. Be physically activeBeing active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing by:
raising your self-esteemhelping you to set goals or challenges and achieve themcausing chemical changes in your brain which can help to positively change your mood
Avoid relying on technology or social media alone to build relationships. It's easy to get into the habit of only ever texting, messaging or emailing people
2. Be physically activeBeing active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing by:
raising your self-esteemhelping you to set goals or challenges and achieve themcausing chemical changes in your brain which can help to positively change your mood
Do
find free activities to help you get fitif you have a disability or long-term health condition, find out about getting active with a disabilitystart running with using the couch to 5k podcastsfind out how to start swimming, cycling or dancingfind out about getting started with exercise
find free activities to help you get fitif you have a disability or long-term health condition, find out about getting active with a disabilitystart running with using the couch to 5k podcastsfind out how to start swimming, cycling or dancingfind out about getting started with exercise
Don’t
do not feel that you have to spend hours in a gym. It's best to find activities you enjoy and make them a part of your life3. Learn new skillsResearch shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by:
boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteemhelping you to build a sense of purposehelping you to connect with others
Even if you feel like you do not have enough time, or you may not need to learn new things, there are lots of different ways to bring learning into your life.
Some of the things you could try include:
Do
try learning to cook something new. Find out about healthy eating and cooking tipstry taking on a new responsibility at work, such as mentoring a junior staff member or improving your presentation skillswork on a DIY project, such as fixing a broken bike, garden gate or something bigger. There are lots of free video tutorials onlineconsider signing up for a course at a local college. You could try learning a new language or a practical skill such as plumbingtry new hobbies that challenge you, such as writing a blog, taking up a new sport or learning to paint
Don’t
do not feel you have to learn new qualifications or sit exams if this does not interest you. It's best to find activities you enjoy and make them a part of your life4. Give to othersResearch suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:
creating positive feelings and a sense of rewardgiving you a feeling of purpose and self-worthhelping you connect with other people
It could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.
Some examples of the things you could try include:
saying thank you to someone for something they have done for youasking friends, family or colleagues how they are and really listening to their answerspending time with friends or relatives who need support or companyoffering to help someone you know with DIY or a work projectvolunteering in your community, such as helping at a school, hospital or care home5. Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)
Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.
Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.
Even if you feel like you do not have enough time, or you may not need to learn new things, there are lots of different ways to bring learning into your life.
Some of the things you could try include:
Do
try learning to cook something new. Find out about healthy eating and cooking tipstry taking on a new responsibility at work, such as mentoring a junior staff member or improving your presentation skillswork on a DIY project, such as fixing a broken bike, garden gate or something bigger. There are lots of free video tutorials onlineconsider signing up for a course at a local college. You could try learning a new language or a practical skill such as plumbingtry new hobbies that challenge you, such as writing a blog, taking up a new sport or learning to paint
Don’t
do not feel you have to learn new qualifications or sit exams if this does not interest you. It's best to find activities you enjoy and make them a part of your life4. Give to othersResearch suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:
creating positive feelings and a sense of rewardgiving you a feeling of purpose and self-worthhelping you connect with other people
It could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.
Some examples of the things you could try include:
saying thank you to someone for something they have done for youasking friends, family or colleagues how they are and really listening to their answerspending time with friends or relatives who need support or companyoffering to help someone you know with DIY or a work projectvolunteering in your community, such as helping at a school, hospital or care home5. Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)
Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.
Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.