Each of the ideas is linked to the Five Ways to Wellbeing.
Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. Visit Rural Arts and North Yorkshire Together for more ideas.
Monday
A mindful walk is an excellent way to clear your mind of clutter and restore your sense of focus. It is also a great excuse to get out into nature. Find out more at these links:
Tuesday
Being physically active may seem daunting if you haven’t done much physical activity before but you don’t have to find a huge amount of time each day; any increase in physical activity will have positive benefits.
The links below will take you to some simple ideas to build physical activity into your life:
Wednesday
There are 6 areas of life where simple changes can make a big difference to your mental wellbeing. Find out more at the link below:
Carers UK has developed a free to access e-learning course designed to help carers build strategies to maintain their physical and emotional wellbeing. Find out more at the link below:
Thursday
Helping others, saying thank you, or giving someone a smile can help to improve your self-esteem and improve your emotional health. Here are a few ideas:
- write down 3 things that you are grateful for
- ring a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while
- smile at a stranger whilst on a walk.
- bake a cake for your neighbour
- donate food, toys or clothes to a local charity or food bank
- I want to volunteer – Community First Yorkshire
Friday
Some simple ideas to try with your family:
- family walk - a nature scavenger hunt gets kids outside to learn, have fun, and observe the nature world. Download a printable activity sheet here.
- family cooking ideas from BBC good food
- mindfulness activities for kids by Amber Owen, clinical psychologist
Support from other organisations
There are many organisations in North Yorkshire which support carers, including carers' centre and carers' resources, which give practical and emotional support. For more details and to see what these groups are doing during carers week, see the carers' centres in North Yorkshire page. Find more about support from the Council.