30 ways to improve your wellbeing

As part of World Wellbeing week from 27th June to 1st July, I’ve put together a list of ways that you can improve your own wellbeing..

Prioritising and taking care of yourself is essential for wellbeing. Boosting self-worth and self-confidence but some of us struggle with it.

So here is an easy list for you to look at and choose some activities that you are going to either improve or start.

I’ve given you a list of 30, so perhaps you can do one each day? How much happier would you feel in a months’ time if you did something that benefits you each and every day for the next 30 days?

1.       Get a good night’s sleep. Sleep is essential to our well-being

2.       Practice meditation or mindfulness.

3.       Accept your emotions. It is okay to be angry, stressed, and sad sometimes. Allowing yourself to feel those ‘negative’ emotions when they arise can be incredibly freeing.

4.       Speak truthfully and openly about how you’re feeling with someone you trust.

5.       Exercise, make it enjoyable exercise.

6.       Get out and see nature.

7.       Choose a goal or something you can look forward to.

8.       Practice journaling to track your mood.

9.       Sit in the sunshine. Being outside and getting some good vitamin D can make a huge difference to your mood.

10.   Do something for someone else.

11.   Limit alcohol and sugar intake.

12.   Do something creative.

13.   Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

14.   Listen to music.

15.   Finding a healthy way to release built-up tension and stress is a great way to reduce anxiety. Watching sport, exercising, or writing out all your feelings are just a few ways you can free yourself from negative thoughts.

16.   Stick to a routine – or even make one if it is lacking.

17.   Spend time with others.

18.   Take care of something, a plant, and animal.

19.   Make a daily list or plan of attack.

20.   Volunteer for a charity.

21.   Join a community group.

22.   Improve your diet, drink water, limit sugar, caffeine, alcohol and processed foods.

23.   Invest in positive relationships. Friendship is one of the best things about being human. However, you shouldn’t be leaving an interaction with a friend feeling exhausted, stressed, or sad. If you feel that a relationship is taking too much of a toll on your mental health, take a step back – sometimes you might have to be a bit selfish to look after your mental health.

24.   Focus on your strengths, write them down, ask others what strengths they see in you.

25.   Create an oasis/sanctuary. Finding a stress-free environment just to relax is incredibly helpful to relieve anxiety. This place may be your bedroom, your garden or just your favourite park bench.

26.   Find your passion.

27.   Find reasons to laugh out loud.

28.   Be present.

29.   Practice gratitude or thankfulness.

30.   Talk to a professional. If you feel like you are struggling with your mental health, talking to a professional can be life changing. They will be able to help you create a detailed mental health plan and work with you until you feel like you are back on track. The general rule is if you feel constantly down or stressed for over 2 weeks, it may be time to talk to a professional.