Mental Wellbeing
As our modern-day lives become ever busier and more stressful, looking after our mental health has become just as important as looking after our physical health. Diet, exercise, rest and sleep all play an important part in mental wellbeing. Here are just a few self-care strategies, that need not take much time from your day, to help boost mental health:
Mental health boosts
Take a walk
Check in with a friend or family member
Write in a journal
Enjoy something in nature
Have an early night
Listen to your favourite song
Plan a treat for yourself
Read a book
Think about something that has made you smile
Eat a healthy snack
Do a craft exercise
Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness can be helpful in managing a variety of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. There are many ways of practising this technique, such as mindful eating, listening and walking. These techniques help focus the mind on bodily sensations in the present moment.
For further information, please click on the link: Look after your mental health using mindfulness.
Mediation and Breathing
Mediation and breathing can be helpful in managing stress, depression and anxiety and improving sleep. There are many useful apps including Headspace, Calm and Happier.
Basic breathing exercises: Nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help
Help manage stress and anxiety with a breathing technique: 4 7 8 Breathing
To help calm and reset your mind: 5 minute guided meditation
4 minute meditation for children: 4 minute meditation
