Five Ways to Wellbeing

Here are the 5 ways to wellbeing that we have been exploring. If you give them a try, you may feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from life.

Connect

Connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships.

Be active

You don’t have to go to the gym! Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find an activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life.

Click here to visit our 'Be active' page.

Keep learning

Learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. So why not have a go at cooking something new, start learning to play a musical instrument, or figure out how to fix your bike?

Give to others

Even the smallest act can count, whether it’s a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks.

Take Notice

Be more aware of the present moment, including your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness “mindfulness”. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.