Rhiwbina Living Issue 57

wellbeing
ZONE OUT
Taking a few moments to
switch your mind off can
prove beneficial for your
mental health. Grab a few
minutes to simply look out
of the window or at a fixed
point on a wall. Let your
mind wander wherever it
takes you. It'll help refresh
your mind.
TIDY YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Keeping your home neat and tidy is not easy, especially if you have
children. But de-cluttering and tidying your house helps to promote a
positive mental attitude and can also leave you feeling more energised.
Having one area of your life that feels under control can also have a
positive impact on other areas of your life so take small chunks of time a
day to organise your environment.
DIGITAL DETOX
Many of us have a
deeply connected
relationship with our
digital devices, which
takes us away from
being in the present and
can affect our moods.
Ditch the digital, even if
it's for an hour a day.
ENJOY THE PEACE
Our lives have become
a jumble of noise and
stress so making the
most of quiet times
is an absolute must
if you are looking to
calm your mind.
Whether it's indoors
or outdoors, spend
ten minutes in total
silence to help simmer
your mind down and
promote calmness.
TALK TO FRIENDS
AND FAMILY
Often the first casualties
when you are struggling
are friendships. It's all too
easy to withdraw from
socialising but connecting
with trusted friends can
have a therapeutic and
positive benefit.
The simple act of talking
to friends and family
means that you are
emptying your head of
your worries and giving
yourself a chance to get
rid of your built-up stress.
It will also help validate
your feelings and in some
cases, provide you with
some perspectives that
you've not yet perhaps
considered.
Talking to friends and
family will also serve to
remind you that people do
care about you, and that
you are loved, and this will
help calm your mind and
make you feel happy.
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