Everyone knows that feeling when life gets on top of us. We feel stressed, low, anxious and have trouble sleeping. The information here is intended to offer you a starting point, to looking after your mental health.
Sleep Problems
Poor sleep can make us feel low, irritable and make usually manageable tasks harder. The better our sleep, the better our energy levels, mood and ability to concentrate.
Actions:
Try to wind down before bedtime.
Follow a regular sleep routine; it will help to regulate your body clock.
Stress
We all feel stressed sometimes and it can get on top of us. The good news is that there are lots of ways to stress less.
Actions:
Find ways to add a bit f physical activity into your day that works for you.
Regular exercise like swimming or brisk walking can help to relieve some of the tension.
Low mood
Many of us can feel sad, down or unmotivated sometimes. Often small changes can help to improve our mood.
Actions:
Make time to do something you enjoy.
Reward yourself when you achieve things: it will help you feel more positive and improve your wellbeing.
Anxiety
Anxiety occurs when our worries go into overdrive. It can affect lots of us and can be overwhelming.
Actions:
Spend some quality time with supportive friends, family or colleagues.
