Mental Health

This week's mental health video focusses in on Journalling. This video explains what journalling is, and gives ideas on how to start if you've never done journalling before. There are also some ideas to develop your journalling skills and an explanation of why journalling ca be great for your mental health as well as being a rewarding hobby. Why not take a look and see if it's something you might like to try?

Do you know how many mental benefits you can get from doing a sudoku puzzle? You'll be surprised! You can easily find Sudoku online, through apps or in shops. Take small breaks in your schedule to find some quiet space to do a sudoku puzzle. Try to build it into your daily or weekly schedule.

There's no doubt that these are stressful and unusual times that we are living through and this brings anxiety to many of us. Headspace is an app which can help us reduce stress, promote mindfulness and guide us through meditation. Whether you have problems relaxing, problems 'shutting your mind down' or just need to to take some time out to re-focus, why not give this app a try. Watch the video for guidance and let us know how you found it.

Do you know how many mental benefits you can get from doing a jigsaw? You'll be surprised! So, get your hands on a jigsaw puzzle... or even download and make your own. Then, take small time outs of your schedule to begin to build your picture. Give your brain a rest... it'll thank you for it.

Did you know that Saturday 10th October was World Mental Health Day? Follow this video to find out more about this important day and listen along to the podcast to discover how exercise has a strong positive link to our mental wellbeing.

Sometimes our minds are so cluttered and busy with thoughts it's hard to find any calm or inner peace. In this video we look at calming your 'monkey mind' by simply focussing on breathing (it's harder than it sounds). So find a quiet calm space and follow this video to practice some meditative breathing.

Using a colouring book might be something that you dismiss as being for 'little kids'... but there has recently been a huge increase in colouring books for adults. Colouring allows us to escape from our everyday stresses and allows our mind to find some inner calm. So dust off your crayons and give it a try.

Over these last 6 months we are all spending much more time at the computer and looking at screens. This can lead to some aches and pains in the neck, shoulders and back. This 10 minute yoga video can help relieve tension and help ensure we maintain good posture while working.

During these uncertain times it is not unusual to have feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. Through meditation we can alleviate some of these feelings and bring focus and attention back to ourselves. Take some time out of your day by following this simple guide to meditation.

Try to tick off as many aspects of physical, mental, environmental and social wellbeing as possible by following the guidance in this video. We are sure you'll feel the benefits!

Find a quiet space and follow along to this yoga session to create mental and physical wellbeing.