What can I do to help look after myself?

 

The Five Ways to Wellbeing:

• Connect
• Be active
• Take notice
• Keep learning
• Give

 

Connect: Spend time with family and friends. Enjoy doing things together and speaking with each other.

 

Be active: Go for a walk or other form of exercise to be out of the house and enjoy some fresh air and take in the sights and sounds of nature.

 

Take notice: Relax, take a break, listen to some music, take some deep breaths.

 

Keep learning: Try something new; this could be a new hobby or sport or learn about something you are interested in.

 

Give: Do something for someone else.

Listen to music

Music can relax you, connect you to your emotions and distract you from worrying thoughts.

• Listen to your favourite songs. Turn up the volume and dance or sing along, or put your headphones on and close your eyes.
• Really listen to the music. Can you pick out different instruments? Can you hear a drum beat or a certain rhythm? Focus on the music, and let other thoughts fade away.

Try these calming sounds to help you relax.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/curations/radio-calming-sounds