GROUP 1 DIET
GROUP 2 HAPPINESS
GROUP 3 STRESS
Let´s talk about health on 22-23 March.
STRESS
Feeling stressed?
If the answer is yes, you're not alone. Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure, and pressure turns into stress when you feel unable to cope.A bit of stress is normal and can help push you to do something new or difficult, but too much stress can take its toll.
Lots of things can cause stress, including work, relationships and money problems. Stress can affect how you feel, think, behave and how your body works – from how well you sleep to your immune system.
DIET
How healthy is your food?
What you eat, and how much, is so important for your health and your waistline. Choosing healthier foods is easier than you might think.
There are lots of cheap and tasty ways you and your family can eat well every day.
Food and you
If you eat too many foods that are high in fat and sugar, and you're not as active as you should be, you're more likely to put on weight.Becoming overweight or obese increases your risk of getting type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
WELL-BEING
How to be happier
Try these tips to help you be happier, more in control, and able to cope better with life's ups and downs.
Introduce regular exercise and time to yourself. These are positive changes. Taking control of your time in this way can effectively reduce stress.
If you have feelings of anxiety along with your stress, breathing techniques can help.
Doing things that you enjoy is also good for your emotional wellbeing. Simple activities like watching sports with a friend, having a soak in the bath, or meeting up with friends for coffee can all improve your day.
Doing something you're good at, such as cooking or dancing, is a good way to enjoy yourself and have a sense of achievement.
Try to avoid things that seem enjoyable at the time but make you feel worse afterwards, such as drinking too much alcohol or eating junk food.
Notice when you're putting yourself down, such as thinking, "You're so stupid for not getting that job", and instead think, "Would I say that to my best friend?". You probably wouldn't.
Tell yourself something positive instead, such as: "You're a bright person, you'll get the next job".
Choose a well-balanced diet
Making healthy choices about your diet can make you feel emotionally stronger. You're doing something positive for yourself, which lifts your self-esteem.
A good diet helps your brain and body work efficiently, too. Aim to have a balanced diet that includes all the main food groups.
Choose an exercise that you enjoy. If it helps, do it with a friend or listen to music. Adults should aim for 150 minutes a week.
Writing a "to do" list for the next day before bed can organise your thoughts and clear your mind of any distractions.
Talking things through helps you to release tension, rather than keeping it inside. It helps strengthen your relationships and connect with people.
Build your resilienceResilience is what allows you to cope with life's ups and downs.
Manage your stress levels
If you have a lot of stress in your life, find ways to reduce it, such as learning a few time-management techniques or talking to your boss about changing your working hours.Introduce regular exercise and time to yourself. These are positive changes. Taking control of your time in this way can effectively reduce stress.
If you have feelings of anxiety along with your stress, breathing techniques can help.
Use humour and enjoy yourself
Try to see the funny side of situations and you'll often be able to cope better. Jokes have a way of making worries seem less important.Doing things that you enjoy is also good for your emotional wellbeing. Simple activities like watching sports with a friend, having a soak in the bath, or meeting up with friends for coffee can all improve your day.
Doing something you're good at, such as cooking or dancing, is a good way to enjoy yourself and have a sense of achievement.
Try to avoid things that seem enjoyable at the time but make you feel worse afterwards, such as drinking too much alcohol or eating junk food.
Boost your self-esteem
Self-esteem is the way you feel about yourself. The best way to improve your self-esteem is to treat yourself as you would treat a valued friend, in a positive but honest way.Notice when you're putting yourself down, such as thinking, "You're so stupid for not getting that job", and instead think, "Would I say that to my best friend?". You probably wouldn't.
Tell yourself something positive instead, such as: "You're a bright person, you'll get the next job".
Have a healthy lifestyle
Limit your alcohol intake
When times are hard, it's tempting to drink alcohol because it "numbs" painful feelings. But it can exaggerate some feelings and make you feel angry or aggressive. It can also make you feel more depressed.Choose a well-balanced diet
Making healthy choices about your diet can make you feel emotionally stronger. You're doing something positive for yourself, which lifts your self-esteem.
A good diet helps your brain and body work efficiently, too. Aim to have a balanced diet that includes all the main food groups.
Do some exercise
Even moderate exercise releases chemicals in your brain that lift your mood. It can help you sleep better, have more energy and keep your heart healthyChoose an exercise that you enjoy. If it helps, do it with a friend or listen to music. Adults should aim for 150 minutes a week.
Get enough sleep
Around seven to eight hours is the average amount of sleep an adult needs for their body and mind to fully rest.Writing a "to do" list for the next day before bed can organise your thoughts and clear your mind of any distractions.
Talk and share
Communication is important, whether it's with a friend, family member or counsellor.Talking things through helps you to release tension, rather than keeping it inside. It helps strengthen your relationships and connect with people.
Build your resilienceResilience is what allows you to cope with life's ups and downs.
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