5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing

Stay Connected

Connect with others, your family, friends and community.

You could try:

Set time aside to connect with friends and family

Identify ways of making new friends

Take an interest in how your friends are and what they are doing

Stay Active

Find a physical activity that suits your level of mobility and fitness.

You could try:

Taking the stairs instead of the lift

Going for a walk at lunchtime

Take Notice

Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.

You could try:

Photography

Music

Yoga

Give

Research into actions for promoting happiness has shown that committing an act of kindness once a week over a six-week period is associated with an increase in wellbeing.

You could try:

Doing something for a friend or family member

Volunteer your time

Voice your appreciation of people around you

Keep Learning

Research shows that learning new skills can improve your mental wellbeing by boosting your self-esteem, building a sense of purpose and helping you to connect with others.

You could try:

Picking up a new skill via LinkedIn Learning or Coursera

Building on your cooking skills

Taking up a new hobby

Joining a new society