May’s here, so without further ado, here’s a summary of April’s Wellbeing tips. We’ve revamped our ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’ tips since last month – going forwards we’ll be choosing tips shared with the Community by our members. Here are a few highlights for April…
'Keep doing what you’re doing, or even start doing something else'
Tim90 – “Keep doing what you’re doing, or even start doing something else. Don’t put a block in the way. Be careful of course, don’t take unnecessary risks, but maybe you don’t have to put your life on hold.”
Pollydog – “But what might help too is to say; be really kind to yourself. Let people you know, and love know how you are feeling – and if you can, let them listen and support you.”
'Plan yourself some treats to look forward to.'
Fairycake – “Plan yourself some treats to look forward to. Worry and anxiety are a natural response to what you're going through, if you can, try not to let it take over so much that it stops you enjoying the things you usually find pleasurable in your day.”
KTatHome – “Sometimes talking the anxiety through can help to get your mind ready for feeling more positive. I have found crazy golf the day before scan results is a good way to take my mind off them...”
Mush Brain – “We all deal with this horrible situation in our own ways, but we all do understand. But I think for all of us the term taking life one hour at a time is never truer than in the first few weeks.”
'Sweat the small stuff. Say yes when people offer help.'
Daloni – “Stay in the day and find something to enjoy each day. It can be as simple as a cuddle or a cup of tea or a beautiful flower. Sweat the small stuff. Say yes when people offer help.”
'Let your fears out of your head and into the open, they have less power when spoken out loud.'
Johnty – “My advice is to let your fears out of your head and into the open, they have less power when spoken out loud, take counselling if you think you need it or share your thoughts here, you won't be judged no matter what you say.”
LexiT7 – “Finding positives in each day about anything I find helpful, maybe something your little one has done that's made you proud or is a new achievement etc.”
Got a tip that’s helped you with your wellbeing? Go ahead and share it with us using the comments section below.
