Dear mind, remember to take time for you.
Taking some ‘me time’ is important. And it also helps strengthen your mental wellbeing.
Your mental wellbeing is the unique way that you handle your emotions, respond to stress and also your general outlook on life.
Having a healthy sense of mental wellbeing has many benefits.
It lifts your mood, promotes resilience in difficult situations and helps you get the most out of life.
It doesn’t matter who you are, where you live or how you’re feeling – taking a few moments for yourself each day will help you be a happier and more resilient you.
So, what can you do to improve your mental wellbeing?
There are six different areas (or building blocks) of mental wellbeing.
Each building block helps you respond to the range of mental tasks you face every day, in a unique and powerful way. To keep your mind in top condition, you’ll need to use each building block regularly.
- Get health- be active, eat well and get enough sleep.
- Keep learning- challenge your mind and seek out new things.
- Show kindness- give back, show gratitude and bring joy to others’ lives.
- Connect more- develop relationships, stay connected and care for each other.
- Take notice- be mindful. Stay in the moment. Experience the world around you.
- Embrace nature- step outside, connect with the natural world and take care of the planet.