Wellbeing WEDNESDAYS Euan’s Guide share some top tips from their Ambassador Network to ensure you are looking after your own wellbeing
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here’s no doubt this has been a challenging year for us all with moments where we needed that extra bit of motivation or support from one another. Sometimes a message, a new idea or suggestion can make all the difference on days you’re needing an extra boost. The Euan’s Guide Ambassador Network is a small yet mighty group of Euan’s Guide Volunteers that help us make the world more accessible one review at a time. To help support one another, our Ambassadors have been sharing their top tips and tricks for looking after their wellbeing as part of a Wellbeing Wednesday programme. Every second Wednesday, we pose a wellbeing question, and our Ambassadors share their advice and suggestions. By creating a wealth of wellbeing tips, and tricks, we hope to create a resource for those days that need an extra bit of motivation or for trying something new.
Here is a summary of our topics and tips to date: How do you take time to relax? Limit screen time in the evening to help you wind down. Play a board game, do a crossword, read a book or listen to an audiobook. It’s important to find time in the day to switch off and doing this in the evening can make a big difference to the quality of your sleep. Spend time with nature. Whether that’s sitting in your garden, at a local park or just looking out from your window. Get familiar with your local trees and plants, listen in, and see what wildlife you can hear and spend a few calming moments with nature – wherever you are! Try some mindfulness and meditation to help you unwind. There are lots of guides out there to help you through the process. Doing it before you go to bed can help with sleep, and some of the techniques are useful to call on throughout the day at times when you may be feeling stressed or anxious. How do you look after your mental health? Exercise is key. Even just a little each day, it’s good to get moving and boost those endorphins. Music can be a great way to look after your mental health, whether that’s playing an instrument or listening to songs. Create playlists to use in different scenarios as a mood booster, such as some pick-me-up tunes or calming sounds. There’s nothing like a bit of fresh air. Even on days when the weather is miserable, a few breaths of fresh air at your window, front door or garden can do the world of good to help clear your head. Daily journaling is a great way to reflect on the day and set goals for the days ahead. Having a ‘gratitude list’ or writing one positive thing that has happened each day can help at times if you’re feeling low. Get creative! Try a bit of painting, crafting or anything that allows you to tune out and get those creative juices flowing. Keep a list of plans for projects you’d like to do for times you might need some extra motivation. Set yourself goals for the week. Having these written on a list you can tick off helps with that sense of achievement. How do you stay active, particularly since staying home? Set prompts on your phone or watch to remind you
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