Mental wellbeing is our internal positive view that we are coping well psychologically with the everyday stresses of life and can work productively and fruitfully. We feel happy and live our lives the way we choose.
resources
Managing Stress: Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don't feel we can manage or control. Being prepared for periods of stress can make it easier to get through them. And knowing how to manage our wellbeing can help us recover after a stressful event. Some of us may refer to our ability to manage stress as our resilience. For some helpful tips and information to help manage stress head here: Managing stress and building resilience - tips - Mind
Mindfulness: It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much. Mindfulness involves paying attention to what is going on inside and outside ourselves, moment by moment. https://www.simplypsychology.org/what-is-mindfulness.html
Being socially active: Anything described as happening socially involves people's involvement with each other. Staying socially active keeps you connected to the world around you, can give you a true sense of belonging. https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/top-tips-to-improve-your-mental-wellbeing/#connect
Tech and your mood: Technology is everywhere, and mobile phones have become an essential part of everyday life. According to Ofcom’s 2017 figures, 94% of adults in the UK own a mobile phone; and over three-quarters of those are smartphones. Here’s a short video on what the internet is doing to our brains: https://youtu.be/cKaWJ72x1rI
How to get a good off/online balance: Many of us find being online valuable. But it's important to find a balance between your online and offline life for your mental health and wellbeing. Get a Good Online/Offline Balance for Mental Health | Mind - Mind
challenge
Many of us take part in acts of kindness without a second thought and if you’ve been lucky enough to receive a RAK you will appreciate how this can boost your mood and your well-being. Research suggests that random acts of kindness can bring about an increase in serotonin levels, known as a “helper’s high”, for both the giver and receiver, working to regulate your mood and balance your body’s healing system. This rush that you receive or give after an act of kindness is followed by a sense of calm and a positive effect on how you feel.
Random Acts of Kindness day this year was 17th February. https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/
This week’s challenge for health and wellbeing month is to do at least one random act of kindness.
