What is Emotional Wellbeing?
Nobody feels blissfully happy all the time but if you are in a pretty good state of mind most of the time, it is much easier to enjoy life and cope with its challenges.
Looking after your state of mind is just as important as taking care of your body, yet most of us manage our physical health far better than our mental health. We recognise a physical pain as a sign that something is wrong but we don’t always respond to warning signs of stress or depression in the same way.
It takes time to achieve and maintain mental fitness. The following tips may help:
- Make time for relaxation
- Express your feelings
- Set achieveable goals
- Make time for the things you enjoy
- Maintain a healthy diet
- Exercise regularly
- Do work you find rewarding
- Find a balance between work and leisure
- Do things that interest you
- Spend time with friends and family
- Keep things in perpsective
- Make changes when needed
- Accept there are some things you can’t change
- Accept change is part of life
We help young people age 6-19 in Somerset to get their views heard on issues affecting their emotional or mental wellbeing. Our service is free, independent and confidential.