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:
Look for opportunities in your day to stand up, instead of sitting down. If you work in an office, consider switching to a standing desk.
Look for opportunities in your day to stand up, instead of sitting down. If you work in an office, consider switching to a standing desk.
Having a hobby is the perfect way to relax and lose yourself in an activity you enjoy. Try knitting, writing fan fiction, or learn how to DJ.
Having a hobby is the perfect way to relax and lose yourself in an activity you enjoy. Try knitting, writing fan fiction, or learn how to DJ.
Reach out to a friend or relative who may need support or company. A little human kindness can go a long way.
Reach out to a friend or relative who may need support or company. A little human kindness can go a long way.
Find a hobby that lets you spend more time outdoors, enjoying the natural world. Whether its surfing, bug collecting, or even outdoor archery.
Find a hobby that lets you spend more time outdoors, enjoying the natural world. Whether its surfing, bug collecting, or even outdoor archery.
Challenge yourself to try one new thing each week. It could be a new recipe, hobby or even a new type of exercise.
Challenge yourself to try one new thing each week. It could be a new recipe, hobby or even a new type of exercise.
Challenge yourself to walk, jog or run 10,000 steps each day. This is a great way to be more active and will help improve your overall health. Try building the intensity to make sure you get the recommended 30 minutes of moderate physical activity per day. You can track your steps using an app or step counter.
Challenge yourself to walk, jog or run 10,000 steps each day. This is a great way to be more active and will help improve your overall health. Try building the intensity to make sure you get the recommended 30 minutes of moderate physical activity per day. You can track your steps using an app or step counter.
Re-read your favourite book, or re-watch your favourite childhood movie - see if it makes you feel the same way.
Re-read your favourite book, or re-watch your favourite childhood movie - see if it makes you feel the same way.
Challenge your mind with a sudoku or crossword. Check your local newspaper or find free puzzle apps and websites online.
Challenge your mind with a sudoku or crossword. Check your local newspaper or find free puzzle apps and websites online.
Go out of your way to introduce yourself to someone new at work, university or in your community.
Go out of your way to introduce yourself to someone new at work, university or in your community.
Doing things that connect you to the earth, like composting, can really help you feel good. Collect your food waste and add it to your bin to create rich soil for your garden.
Doing things that connect you to the earth, like composting, can really help you feel good. Collect your food waste and add it to your bin to create rich soil for your garden.
Try reading a book from a genre you don't usually choose. Have a look at your community library, or borrow an ebook online from State Library of Queensland.
Try reading a book from a genre you don't usually choose. Have a look at your community library, or borrow an ebook online from State Library of Queensland.
Volunteer in your local community. You could join a community group, or volunteer your time at a local school, hospital or animal shelter.
Volunteer in your local community. You could join a community group, or volunteer your time at a local school, hospital or animal shelter.
