32 new things you can do to improve your mental health
Mental Health
Introducing new experiences and mental health activities into our daily routine is an essential component of maintaining good mental health. Engaging in novel experiences stimulates the brain, promoting cognitive flexibility and creativity, both of which are key elements of resilience and emotional well-being. Alleviate the norm and try some of the below (not all) to live a better life…
- Practice mindfulness meditation – https://www.mindful.org/how-to-practice-mindfulness/
- Join a local support group for mental health – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
- Take up a new hobby, like gardening or painting – https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardening
- Go for a walk or hike in the countryside – https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/top-walking-routes-in-the-uk
- Try yoga for stress relief – https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/types-of-yoga
- Attend therapy or counselling sessions – https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists
- Volunteer for a charity – https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ncvo-volunteering/i-want-to-volunteer
- Listen to calming music or nature sounds – https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/soundscapes-for-wellbeing/
- Read a book or listen to an audiobook – https://www.waterstones.com/
- Spend time with loved ones and connect with them – https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health
- Try a new sport or fitness activity – https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/23154655
- Take a break from social media and digital devices – https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/social-media-and-mental-health/
- Write down your thoughts and feelings in a journal – https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/brain-babble/201501/top-10-health-benefits-journaling
- Go for a swim or try aqua aerobics – https://www.swimming.org/
- Attend a mindfulness or self-care workshop – https://www.mindful.org/events/
- Take up a craft, like knitting or pottery – https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/
- Visit a museum or art gallery – https://www.artfund.org/
- Attend a comedy show or watch a funny movie – https://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy
- Go for a bike ride or try cycling – https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/
- Take a cooking class or learn a new recipe – https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/
- Attend a live music event or concert – https://www.songkick.com/
- Go on a day trip to a nearby town or city – https://www.visitbritain.com/gb/en/england
- Try a new restaurant or cuisine – https://www.opentable.co.uk/
- Take up a language class or learn a new language – https://www.languagecoursesuk.co.uk/
- Spend time in nature, like a park or garden – https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardening
- Attend a dance class or try dancing at home – https://www.dance-scene.co.uk/
- Spend time with pets or consider adopting one – https://www.pdsa.org.uk/
- Take up a new art form, like drawing or painting – https://www.tate.org.uk/
- Attend a comedy or drama improv class – https://www.themaydays.co.uk/
- Try a new board game or puzzle – https://www.board-game.co.uk/
- Take a day off work and enjoy a spa day or massage – https://www.spabreaks.com/
- Try a new type of tea or coffee – https://www.teapigs.co.uk/
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