Five Ways to Wellbeing

 

Exercise makes you feel good, find something you enjoy and that suits your level of mobility and fitness. 

• Go for a walk or run. 
• Step outside.
• Take the stairs instead of the lift.
• Go for a bike ride. 
• Play a game. 
• Garden. 
• Dance. 

See useful links on how to be active in Lincolnshire:

Let's Move Lincolnshire - to find out about clubs/activities

One You Lincolnshire - to help you get more active and drop unhealthy habits

Walks in Lincolnshire - for a list of 140 walking routes

Active Lincolnshire - for opportunities to get active

 

To find activities in your area to get active, visit the Activities directory. 

 

Connecting with people such as friends, family, neighbours or colleagues has a positive effect on your mental wellbeing. 

• Build and develop these connections and feel more supported. 
• Invest time into developing connections with others. 
• Talk to someone instead of sending a text or email.
• Speak to someone new.

For help with connecting to someone, see the below links:

Family Services Directory - for play and leisure activities for all ages

Shine - has a network of community groups providing fun and supportive activities

HAY Lincolnshire – for a variety of support for adults

 

To connect with others, find social, friendship groups and lunch clubs, see our Activities page. 

 

Take notice of the world around you and what you are feeling, whether you are walking to work, eating lunch, or talking to friends.

• Be curious
• Savour the moment, catch sight of the beautiful. 
• Remark on the unusual. 
• Notice the seasons changing. 
• Reflect on your experiences to help you appreciate what matters to you. 
• Visit a new place for lunch. 

To find out how you can pay more attention to the present moment, visit the links below:

Mindfulness - to help you appreciate people and the environment around you

Every Mind Matters - for wellbeing tips and managing unhelpful thoughts

Lincolnshire Libraries - for free access to inspiring books, audio and e-books 

For support with your mental health, visit the Activities directory. 

 

Try something new or re-discover an old interest. Learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun. 

• Take on a different responsibility at work.
• Learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food. 
• Set a challenge you will enjoy achieving. 
• Read the news or a book. 
• Research something you've always wondered about. 

For help on learning something new, see the links below:

Family Service Directory or 2aspire- for career, training and learning

Lincolnshire Recovery College - for access to free mental health courses

MindEd - for access to free mental health courses 

Future Learn or Open.Edu/openlearn - for free, online courses from top universities

Open University – For University courses

To find groups to learn something new, re-discover an old interest or to meet like-minded people, see our Activities directory. 

 

Seeing yourself, and your happiness, as linked to the wider community can be rewarding and creates connections with the people around you. 

• Do something nice for a friend or a stranger. 
• Thank someone. 
• Volunteer your time. 
• Join a community group. 
• Look out, as well as in. 
• Smile.

Find out how you can give back with the following links:

Voluntary Centre Services - can connect you to the right opportunities

Social Prescribers - can connect you to community services to improve your health and wellbeing