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Five Ways to Wellbeing
Dr Pooky Knightsmith @PookyH
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How you are feeling and how well you can cope with day-to-day life
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www.cwmt.org.ukConnect1
www.cwmt.org.ukconnect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships
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Strengthen:Friends & Family
Extend:Broader community
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What could you do to strengthen your current relationships?
Who else could you connect with and how?
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Family timeDown timeNew friend
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www.cwmt.org.ukBe Active2
www.cwmt.org.ukyou don't have to go to the gym. Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find the activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life
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What simple changes could you make to increase how much exercise you get each week?
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Walk to schoolJoin a teamNew hobby
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www.cwmt.org.uklearning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. 13
You do this everyday but is there something new youd like to learn outside of normal classes?
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CookSportCraft
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www.cwmt.org.ukeven the smallest act can count, whether it's a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks.16
What little things can you easily do each day to show kindness to others?
What about bigger things like volunteering?
www.cwmt.org.ukSmall acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones such as volunteering in your local community can give you a sense of purpose and make you feel happier and more satisfied about life.17
Be kindHelp at homeGive your time
www.cwmt.org.uk Take Notice5(Be Mindful)
www.cwmt.org.ukbe mindful be more aware of the present moment, including your feelings and thoughts, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness "mindfulness", and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges19
Mindfulness
www.cwmt.org.ukbe mindful be more aware of the present moment, including your feelings and thoughts, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness "mindfulness", and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges20
Work through a typical day when could you practise mindfulness?
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EatWalkSTOP!
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www.cwmt.org.ukbe mindful be more aware of the present moment, including your feelings and thoughts, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness "mindfulness", and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges24
Make at least one small change try it for a week encourage friends to do the same
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Five Ways to Wellbeing
Dr Pooky Knightsmith @PookyH
www.cwmt.org.uk
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