Being active isn’t just about our physical health; it helps us to feel good too. Something as simple as going outside for a walk can boost our mood. Discovering something you really like doing is the most important bit. For more information on where you can walk safely during the lockdown visit our useful walking links page. We have set up the One You Cheshire East service to help residents live a healthy lifestyle. This includes information, advice and free services to help you to exercise, eat healthily and to lose weight. Yoga techniques are available on YouTube Ministry of Yoga Crewe playlist Mental Health Awareness Week - Mental Health and Nature Policy Briefing (PDF, 15MB)
Volunteering Activates - Supporting people during the crisis: Reengage Supporting older people Reengage are seeking volunteers to become befrienders to the elderly and at risk of becoming even more isolated due to quarantine. Call companions make regular calls to lonely and isolated older people, providing a lifeline of friendship. The regular chat and companionship offers a vital link with the outside world. The Mix: Supporting Young People The Mix volunteering opportunities provide a range of support to under 25s and you can find a few virtual roles.
Continued learning through life enhances self-esteem and encourages social interaction and a more active life. The practice of setting goals, which is related to adult learning in particular, has been strongly associated with higher levels of wellbeing. Cheshire Wildlife Trust: Wild about Gardens With lots of ideas on how you can make your garden a haven for wildlife: Take action for insects BBC - Bitesize Find out how BBC Bitesize can support you with learning, revision and homework.
Keep Britain Tidy: Love Where you Live Challenge Love where you live whether it’s cleaning up outside our own front door – imagine if everyone just did that one thing – making sure you don’t waste any food and getting creative with left-overs or decluttering your home and putting aside anything you no longer want to give to a charity shop. Supporting NHS Staff - For the Love of Scrubs For the love of scrubs Facebook group is a platform to enable those who are able to, and would like to contribute towards supplying hospitals local to themselves with scrubs for front line workers. Some hospitals in the UK are facing shortfall in scrubs and PPE, this means our nurses are not as safe as they should be. We are aiming to produce 100+ sets of adult nursing scrubs.
It’s not often we stop to take notice of the world around us, think about how we are feeling or try to live in the moment. It may have been a while since you were curious or took some time to be aware of everything happening around you. For more information on how taking notice (mindfulness) can boost your wellbeing NHS- benefits of mindfulness visit NHS Mindfulness Free audios Compassion in the Time of Coronavirus Steady Heart Mindfulness Finding Peace in a Frantic World (Danny Penman) Includes free recordings of the body scan, 3-minute breathing space, chocolate meditation, mindfulness of the body and breath, befriending meditation etc. Compassionate Mind Foundation website Free recordings for addressing self-critical thoughts and building self-compassion Downloadable Apps Sleepio - (for sleep difficulties): You can register for free if you are either an NHS or care worker Headspace - free trial and then subscription required Calm - free trial and options to pay for additional functions if you wish. Aware - free (you can pay for additional functions if you wish). ACT Companion - The Happiness Trap app is free for the next three months due to the coronavirus outbreak. Download the app and then enter the code: TOGETHER on the subscription page to unlock the entire app contents