The Five Ways to Wellbeing are:
• Connect – to the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships.
• Be active – whether it’s going for a morning stroll, getting on your bike, playing a sport, dancing to your favourite song, the idea is to find something you enjoy and make it a regular part of your life.
• Keep learning – learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence.
• Give – you can volunteer your time in your local community by joining a group. This improves your mental wellbeing as it gives a purpose, builds confidence and you can make new friendships. 'Give' can also include small gestures; such as helping someone onto the train, opening a door, or doing something nice for a neighbour, your friend or a stranger.
• Take notice – be more aware of the present moment, including your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you. It also means being aware of the place around you, taking note of the changing seasons, listening to the birds and appreciating the little things.
Our partners offer a variety of programmes, services and activities to give your wellbeing a boost. They range from: benefits and debt advice, luncheon clubs to provide a place to meet as well as eat, a film club, gardening groups and confidence and assertiveness courses. Think Differently, Cope Differently is a five-week course our partners deliver and it is designed to increase your wellbeing by improving positive thinking, eating healthier, learning relaxation skills and other ways of coping.
