{"id":343,"date":"2020-06-30T16:52:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T15:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/irl\/?page_id=343"},"modified":"2023-01-12T15:58:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T15:58:58","slug":"wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/camhs\/self-care\/mental-health\/wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Five ways to wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s important we look after ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/neweconomics.org\/2008\/10\/five-ways-to-wellbeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Economics Foundation<\/a>\u00a0has suggested these useful steps to help with your wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Short Films About Mental Health - Good Mental Health and Wellbeing\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dOkVh4p8XVw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Connect<\/h2>\n<p>Feeling close to and appreciated by other people is important for us and our wellbeing. It also helps us with everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>Communication with people you know or don\u2019t know can be really tricky for people of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>With this in mind, try to do something different today and make a connection.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk to someone face to face instead of sending an email or text<\/li>\n<li>Speak to someone new, even if it\u2019s just a smile or asking how their weekend was<\/li>\n<li>Put five minutes aside to catch up with a friend you haven\u2019t spoken with for a while.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Be active<\/h2>\n<p>Not a sports fan? Don\u2019t worry, exercise doesn\u2019t need to be particularly intense for you to feel good.<\/p>\n<p>Slower-paced activities, such as walking or swimming can have the benefit of making you feel good as well providing some level of exercise.<\/p>\n<p>Give it a go today! Here are a few ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Head for the stairs instead of a lift<\/li>\n<li>Walk to or from school, maybe with a friend?<\/li>\n<li>Try joining a sports team or doing a sports challenge for charity.<\/li>\n<li>Have a kick-about in a local park<\/li>\n<li>Do some \u2018easy exercise\u2019, like stretching, before you leave for school in the morning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Take notice<\/h2>\n<p>Reminding yourself to \u2018take notice\u2019 and be aware of what is taking place around you allows you to make positive choices.<\/p>\n<p>Take some time to think about the good things in your day. Here are a few ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Think about an achievement from today, no matter how small it may be<\/li>\n<li>Clear your room or have a sort out<\/li>\n<li>Take notice of how your friends or family are feeling or acting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Keep learning<\/h2>\n<p>Learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. So why not learn something new today? Here are a few more ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign up for a class or activity like Duke of Edinburgh<\/li>\n<li>Read a magazine or book<\/li>\n<li>Download some quiz apps or Sudoku<\/li>\n<li>Research something you\u2019ve always wondered about<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Give<\/h2>\n<p>Even the smallest act can count, whether it\u2019s a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local community centre, can improve your wellbeing and help you meet new people<\/p>\n<p>Give it a go today!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign up to some volunteering, not only will you gain lots of new skills and meet new people but it will help someone who\u2019s less able<\/li>\n<li>Ask how someone\u2019s day is or offer a compliment to a friend or family<\/li>\n<li>Make someone close to you dinner or even just offering a cup of tea.<\/li>\n<li>Listen to some audio guides to boost your mood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s important we look after ourselves. 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