Be Active

Being physically active everyday is great for our bodies and our minds.

Being active doesn’t have to mean going for a run – any form of physical movement can help – find something you enjoy and that suits your level of fitness and mobility.

It’s even better for us if we’re active outside so try and get some fresh air every day, the garden counts! Do remember to stay safe if you’re exercising outside of the home.

We have some great links to all types of lockdown-suitable activities on our WAT “Exercise” page which are updated regularly – click here to visit the page.

Studying/working from home means we are spending longer sitting in front of computer screens. It’s important to take regular breaks - check out these resources from yourtherapysource.com for some simple ways to take a quick active brain breaks:

Keeping our bodies in shape and with the right fuel is so important and helps the way we feel

Our bodies need to rest and relax too. What do you do each day to unwind?

Taking a few moments to concentrate on your breathing can be one of the quickest and easiest ways to feel more relaxed. Here are some techniques to try:

Or try this two minute exercise to rid your body of tension. Great after working hard all day!

COMING SOON: Healthy Sleep

COMING SOON: Setting Routines and Goals