Call instead of texting
Having a real conversation can have a much more positive effect on your wellbeing than sending a text.
Having a real conversation can have a much more positive effect on your wellbeing than sending a text.
Activities for a stronger mental wellbeing
Strong mental wellbeing gives you resilience in the face of life’s challenges and is something we can all benefit from. Fortunately, you can improve your mental wellbeing by making small changes to your daily routine.
Build your personal mental wellbeing activity deck
Below, you’ll find a collection of daily activities you can do to improve your mental wellbeing, listed on cards. You can use these activity cards as a tool to help you improve your mental wellbeing:
- Select the activity cards you’d like to try and create a personal deck of mental wellbeing activities.
- Practise 2-3 of your chosen activities each day.
- Check in with how you are feeling in one month.
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Try an outdoor gym
You'll find free outdoor exercise equipment in parks and community places around Queensland. Jump on and give it a go, and don't forget to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide.
You'll find free outdoor exercise equipment in parks and community places around Queensland. Jump on and give it a go, and don't forget to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide.
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Brush with the other hand
The everday task of brushing your teeth is a perfect opportunity to practise mindfullness. Try focusing on how the toothbrush feels brushing over each tooth, the taste of the toothpaste and the feeling of doing this repetitive activity in a different way.
The everday task of brushing your teeth is a perfect opportunity to practise mindfullness. Try focusing on how the toothbrush feels brushing over each tooth, the taste of the toothpaste and the feeling of doing this repetitive activity in a different way.
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Be observant
When taking public transport, or as a passenger in a car, disconnect from technology and simply observe your surroundings.
When taking public transport, or as a passenger in a car, disconnect from technology and simply observe your surroundings.
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Take a different route
Try taking a different route to work or university and pay attention to your new surroundings.
Try taking a different route to work or university and pay attention to your new surroundings.
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Stay in the present
Be mindful not to spend time worrying about future events or reliving the past. Direct your attention to what is happening here and now and you'll feel more at peace.
Be mindful not to spend time worrying about future events or reliving the past. Direct your attention to what is happening here and now and you'll feel more at peace.
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Take the stairs instead of the lift
Don't miss an opportunity to get your body moving. Every step counts towards your daily physical activity goals.
Don't miss an opportunity to get your body moving. Every step counts towards your daily physical activity goals.
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Visit an art gallery or museum
If you don't have any galleries near you or you can't get out of the house, why not explore virtual exhibits via Google Arts and Culture.
If you don't have any galleries near you or you can't get out of the house, why not explore virtual exhibits via Google Arts and Culture.
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Get out of your social comfort zone
Say yes to a social event or outing you normally wouldn't go to. You'll meet new people, and maybe even make new friends.
Say yes to a social event or outing you normally wouldn't go to. You'll meet new people, and maybe even make new friends.
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Grow your own fruit and veg
Growing your own produce is a great way to help increase your daily fruit and vegetable intake. Not only will it help you eat seasonally and save money, but gardening helps you stay physically active. Visit the Healthier. Happier. website to find out how to get your garden started.
Growing your own produce is a great way to help increase your daily fruit and vegetable intake. Not only will it help you eat seasonally and save money, but gardening helps you stay physically active. Visit the Healthier. Happier. website to find out how to get your garden started.
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Think before you speak
Take a moment to pause before you speak to make sure your words are kind and positive.
Take a moment to pause before you speak to make sure your words are kind and positive.
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Do some colouring
Google 'mindful colouring' to find free printable colouring sheets. You're never too old to enjoy colouring in!
Google 'mindful colouring' to find free printable colouring sheets. You're never too old to enjoy colouring in!
Need more support?
Practising your mental wellbeing activities regularly can help build your resilience so you bounce back faster when you’re feeling sad or down. But sometimes, you might need some professional help to feel better again. There are a range of services and organisations available to support you.
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