Section 1: Five ways to WellbeingBe ActiveBeing ac琀椀ve can help maintain posi琀椀ve mental health. Thisdoesn’t mean running a marathon or playing football, it couldbe dancing, beginners’ yoga or armchair exercises – anythingyou enjoy that suits your level of mobility. Ideas for beingmore ac琀椀ve include:•Take the stairs rather thanthe li昀琀•Go for a walk at lunch琀椀me,walk into work, get o昀昀 thebus one stop earlier or parkyour car further away•Add some gentle stretchesduring the day – standing,si琀�ng or even lying on the 昀氀oor•Do some jobs in the garden– sweep up leaves or plantsome bulbsTake NoticeBe more aware of the world around you. If you value li琀琀le moments,like walking barefoot on the sand or grass, enjoying a meal youprepared, or talking to friends, you may feel more posi琀椀ve about life.Taking no琀椀ce can help you understand what ma琀琀ers to you. Ideasabout how to enjoy the moment include:•Take a new route to work or the shops – and no琀椀ce the changingseasons•Buy a plant for home or work, or try to grow something from seed•Describe your surroundings in as much detail as you can for 2 mins– this is known as ‘grounding’5
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