Owen's 5 x 5 Ways of Wellbeing: Part 3
by Owen Griffkin Mental Health Participation Support Worker In Part 1 of my series I looked at how to Connect . Part 2 was all about Keep Learning . Number 3 in our series on practical ways to follow the Five Ways to Wellbeing plan is Take Notice! According to the mental health charity Mind reminding yourself to ‘take notice’ can strengthen and broaden awareness. The research shows that being aware of what is taking place in the present improves wellbeing. It’s thought that becoming more aware of your surroundings in turn leads you to become more self-aware, and allows you to have a better understanding of your motivations, and helps you make positive choices. This might actually be the easiest of the five steps to implement, as it can be something as simple as changing your route to work/school run. So here are 5 ideas for you to try out yourself. 1. Leave your phone at home This one is self explanatory - leaving your phone at home might mean that you aren’t wandering around checki...