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These five ways to wellbeing from the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) provide a blueprint for the simple actions we can do everyday to improve our wellbeing.
The NEF review describes wellbeing as functioning well in the world, plus:
Both the NEF and the MHF recommend building these five simple actions into our day-to-day lives to improve our wellbeing.
Connect with those around you, your family, friends, neighbours, classmates, and colleagues. Connecting with these people will support and enrich your life.
Exercise is very important, so find an activity you enjoy. Whether it’s going for a run, walk, bike ride, dancing or gardening – it will make you feel good.
Be mindful of the moment you are in, take notice of everything around you, and be curious.
Take up new challenges and push yourself to keep learning, not only is it fun but it will increase your confidence as well.
Do something nice for someone, whether it’s small or big – giving someone a smile or volunteering yourself, giving is rewarding.
You may be doing many of these well-being actions already. If so, great stuff! Keep it going. If not, make a plan for how you can start to build one or more into your daily routine to give your wellbeing a boost.
Stuck for ideas? Check out this resource from the MHF for some suggestions.
Matariki is a public holiday in Aotearoa for the first time ever in 2022. Sometimes called the Māori New Year, Matariki is a time of transition and remembrance. Find out about this midwinter celebration and how to mark it with your whānau and friends.
We speak with leading UK-based neuroscientist Dr Hannah Critchlow to talk about her findings and the nuts and bolts of how we make simple everyday choices.
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Use your MAS Member number to join Āki, the MAS Wellbeing Hub. Āki is free and gives you access to videos, articles, recipes, great discounts and regular prizes.