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Five ways to put yourself first this winter and beyond
January may often be seen as month of bad weather, dark days and the after-effects of Christmas indulgence, but here are five ways to lift your mood and improve your wellbeing with ease.
Rather than making life more of a struggle, the five ways to wellbeing are about making your life that bit brighter without having to make dramatic changes to your lifestyle.
The five ways to wellbeing are:
- Connect – with people around you, including friends, family, colleagues and neighbours. Good relationships give you a sense of belonging and self-worth, as well as providing emotional support.
We have lots of activities taking place to help you connect with other people in your community. Head to the Natural Health Service site to find out more.
- Be active – whether it is going for run or walk, gardening, playing a game or dancing around the kitchen, being active can raise your self-esteem, help you to set goals you can achieve and cause chemical changes in your brain that can positively change your mood.
Why not join a Health Walk? Find out more and how to sign upon the Cheshire Natural Health Service website.
There are also lots of great walking and cycling routes to discover across the area. Visit the Mersey Forest website for inspiration.
- Take notice – savour the moment and make the effort to be more aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better.
Cheshire's Natural Health Service runs several Mindful Contact with Nature mornings to help you relax and unwind in the beautiful natural surroundings. Find out more. If you don't have time to make any of the sessions, read our Mindfulness in the woods article to get some tips on how to try mindfulness next time you are out in the forest.
- Learn – try something new or rediscover an old interest, which will help boost your self-confidence, give you a sense of purpose and help you connect with others.
You could come along to a Gardening for All session taking place at Whitby Park Community Garden every week. Find out more and how to sign up on the Cheshire Natural Health Service website.
- Give – do something nice for someone else, volunteer or say thank you. Acts of giving and kindness can create a sense of reward, give you a feeling of purpose and self-worth and help you connect with others.
Giving back to the community can be a great way of feeling a sense of fulfilment and helping your local area. The Mersey Forest supports several 'Friends of the woodlands' groups across Merseyside and North Cheshire. Take a look at our community group page to find a group in your local area.
For more information about the five ways to wellbeing and tips on how you can find your own, visit: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/fiveways.
