Working Well Sometimes...

The five ways to mental wellbeing


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There are so many wellbeing initiatives about but what is the science behind them?  Public Health England suggest the best way to protect your mental health is to focus on five habits:

  1. Connecting with others
  2. Being active
  3. Taking notice of what is around you
  4. Learning something new
  5. Giving to others

There are plenty of free resources available so no need to pay out for anything.  

  • For more information go to the Government website: click here
  • Mindfulness: is it for you?
  • Living life to the full: Free cognitive behaviour therapy toolkit
  • A simple breathing technique for stress
  • Mood zone 
  • Mental health helplines 
  • Talking therapies explained
  • Can you get free therapy or counselling on the NHS?
  • You may also be interested in the selection of mental health apps and tools in the NHS Digital Apps Library.
  • Want someone to talk to - The Samaritans are always there

To read the longer blog post and access the free resource list that accompanies this podcast why not pop over to my website at Working Well Solutions and don't forget to tell others if this has helped you.

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Working Well Sometimes...By Jane Coombs