National Self Care Week 2024
Taking time for yourself and prioritising well-being can help reduce stress, increase resilience, and improve overall mood. It is important to engage in activities that bring joy and relaxation, whether it is reading a book, going for a walk in nature, practicing mindfulness or meditation, or taking part in a hobby. Nurturing relationships, seeking support when needed, and setting healthy boundaries are also crucial for mental well-being.
Self-care is an ongoing process that requires attention and intention.
Physical activity is self-care
Physical activity has many benefits, not only to your physical well-being but also for your mental well-being.
Exercise can help in the treatment and prevention of many illnesses including Type II diabetes and osteoporosis. It also helps reduce the likelihood of contracting some cancers and can improve the immune system as well as lessening the likelihood of developing problems with memory and dementia.
Build more physical activity into your life gradually, and remember to enjoy yourself. A simple walk is very beneficial.
How can physical activity help?
- improve feeling of well-being, reduce stress and feel more relaxed due to the release of endorphins
- helps you to lose weight, especially fat
- lower your heart rate and blood pressure so your heart doesn’t have to work so hard
- reduce the risk of heart disease and improve circulation
- reduced risk of falls and injuries from falls in older people
- improve concentration and focus increase energy levels
- improve quality of sleep and decrease anxiety and depression.
Find local activity classes from Active Halton
Find mental health self-help tips
Self care for minor ailments.
In many cases people can take care of minor ailments themselves, such as coughs, colds and vomiting bugs, reducing the number of GP consultations and enabling health and care professionals to focus on caring for higher risk patients, the very young and elderly and managing long-term conditions.
Find tips and advice from local clinicians on minor ailments
Pharmacies are a great place to find advice, self care treatments and further support if needed.
