Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Five Ways To Wellbeing

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What are the five ways to wellbeing?

The five ways to wellbeing are five things that we can try to do more of in our lives, which have been shown to improve our mental health and wellbeing.

These are:

Connect with other people
Be active
Be mindful
Learn something new
Give

Connect

Connecting with other people increases our wellbeing and sense of belonging.

You could:

Join one of Norfolk and Waveney Mind's online social groups
Log on for one of our online Wellbeing social events
Phone an elderly neighbour or volunteer with a scheme like Age UK Norfolk 's telephone befriending service
Send a postcard or a letter to a friend or family member

Be active

Being physically active can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

You could:

Have a kickabout at All To Play For, a footballing group in Norwich and Great Yarmouth for men struggling with poor mental health
Start running with the NHS couch to 5k podcasts
Visit the Active Norfolk website to find ways to be active at home or in Norfolk's stunning countryside

Give

People who help others are more likely to describe themselves as happy.

You could:

Support us while you shop via Amazon Smile
Join one of our fundraising events or organise your own!
Share your experiences to help shape our mental health support services

Be mindful

Living mindfully can help us be more positive and calm in the present moment.

You could:

Join one of our online Mindfulness courses
Try an online Forest Yoga session created by Mind and Forestry England
Set a timer for a Mindful Minute during your day - take a pause to pay attention to your senses and breathing
Practise our short breathing space exercise

Learn

Learning new skills helps give us a sense of purpose and boosts self-esteem.

You could:

Explore our range of mental health and wellbeing workshops
Find a new hobby or skill through Norfolk County Council's adult learning programme
Discover fascinating topics in a free online course from Futurelearn

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