Everyone around school has been thinking about their mental health and wellbeing and what they can do to look after it.
As part of World Mental Health Day, lots has been learnt about being mindful and looking after our mental health. Speaking about being present and focusing on the now. Knowing how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling.
Protecting our mental health is easier than you might think. We can all do it every day, and with simple activities that help us feel OK, we’re better able to cope with life.
Why not try some of these;
Get closer to Nature – Nature can have a really calming effect on us. We have been living around other animals and plants for thousands of years. Some people say nature helps them feel calmer, more hopeful and less alone.
Learnt to understand and manage your feelings – Many of us will know when we’re upset but not be sure what we’re feeling. Is it sadness, fear, shame, loneliness, anger or something else? We don’t always know why we’re feeling that way. Some people feel better if they write down how they are feeling.
Talk to someone you trust for support – Many of us have learned to bottle things up inside us and try to ignore painful feelings. It can take a lot of courage to tell someone else about how we’re really feeling or what we’re finding hard, especially if we don’t usually do that kind of thing.
Keep moving – Our bodies and our minds are connected, so looking after ourselves physically also helps us prevent problems with our mental health (it works the other way around, too).
If you feel like you want or need to talk to someone in school, you can always ask to speak to myself (Ms Clarke) or Ms Morgan.
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