Wellbeing

Your time, your words, your presence

• Give your time to talk to a friend/family member, ask how they are doing.

• Help others (do the dishes, help with the cooking, tutor someone).

• Be present (spend time with your family, connect)

Remember the simple things that give you joy

• Step back from your work sometimes and be mindful (meditate, think of things you are grateful for, do breathing exercises etc.)

• Think about/do things that bring you joy (reading, drawing, playing music)

• Spend time outside and/or away from screens

• Allow yourself to just do nothing sometimes

Do what you can, enjoy what you do, move your mood

• Go outside for a walk/run (by yourself or with people in your household)

• Do an at home workout

• Dance in the living room

• Keep your blood pumping (physical exercise has a direct link with mental wellbeing)

Embrace new experiences, see opportunities, surprise yourself

• We are (hopefully) keeping up with our learning at home, so keep occupied by doing this, but also learn in other ways

• Develop a new skill (learn to knit, sew, touch type, meditate, do yoga)

• Continue to connect and learn more about other people

• Create a new tradition

Talk and listen, be there, feel connected

• Video-chat/message your friends

• Have a family game night

• Watch a movie or listen to music with your family 

• Have a laugh with someone

• Make a collaborative playlist so you can listen to music with people over distance.

While not under the main 5 ways, here are some other things that are beneficial for your wellbeing

• Embracing your culture

• Embracing your faith

• Enjoying nature

• Eating well and staying hydrated