How can I… look after my well-being?

“In our hectic lives, we sometimes forget to check in with ourselves. Therefore, we sometimes don't realise our wellbeing is suffering until we are struggling because of it.” – Mind, the mental health charity

Get enough sleep

Try to keep a routine of going to bed at a time that allows you enough sleep, especially during exam periods.

Stay social

Seeing people you haven’t caught up with in a while can improve your mood, and help feel re-connected.

Eating healthily

Food really does affect your mood. When you start a healthier diet, you’re setting yourself up for less mood swings. However, if you experience problems with your diet, you should speak with your doctor first.

Keeping active

Any type of exercise is good, as long as you do enough of it and it suits your lifestyle. Again, don’t pressure yourself if you’ve experienced problems with exercising, speak with someone first.

Do the things you love

Maybe exams and the pressure of everything else has taken over old hobbies and things you used to love doing. Make time in your routine for those things again - they are just as important.

Getting creative

This can ultimately defeat stress and will boost your self-esteem. Whether it’s dancing, 3D design, painting, singing or writing, it will help in the long run to keep up with these things.

Learn something new

Doing something new is a great way of getting yourself up and moving but also with a sense of accomplishment.

Ask for help

Below are resources to help you reach out if you feel that you need to.

Supporting your friends

It’s really important you take the above steps to look after yourself before taking on other people’s issues but when you do decide to, make sure you listen, make the time, comfort them, and ask what you can do to be there for them.

Resources and more info

Mind charity provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They have so many great resources on their website, visit www.mind.org.uk or scan the QR code below!