Get some sun
Spend some time in the sun and observe how it feels on your skin (remembering to observe sun safety rules as well).
Spend some time in the sun and observe how it feels on your skin (remembering to observe sun safety rules as well).
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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Schedule a regular video chat catch-up
Build a regular catch-up with friends into your routine - weekly, monthly or more. Setting a regular date is great way to see more of your friends.
Build a regular catch-up with friends into your routine - weekly, monthly or more. Setting a regular date is great way to see more of your friends.
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Take up a new hobby
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.
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Practice mindful eating
Pay careful attention to the look, the smell, the taste and the texture of your food. Eat slowly. Savour it.
Pay careful attention to the look, the smell, the taste and the texture of your food. Eat slowly. Savour it.
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Listen to a podcast
Immerse yourself in a podcast in your area of interest. If you're not sure where to start, try the Queensland Health My Amazing Body podcast, which explores interesting, unknown and misunderstood parts of your body.
Immerse yourself in a podcast in your area of interest. If you're not sure where to start, try the Queensland Health My Amazing Body podcast, which explores interesting, unknown and misunderstood parts of your body.
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Disconnect from technology
Make time each day to disconnect from technology and observe the simple beauty of the world around you.
Make time each day to disconnect from technology and observe the simple beauty of the world around you.
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Drink 2 litres of water a day
Staying hydrated keeps your body functioning at its best. Tired of water? See the Healthier. Happier. website for ideas to spruce up your H2O.
Staying hydrated keeps your body functioning at its best. Tired of water? See the Healthier. Happier. website for ideas to spruce up your H2O.
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Share your gratitude
Try sharing something you are grateful for in conversation. Not only will you feel good, but you'll share your positivity with others too.
Try sharing something you are grateful for in conversation. Not only will you feel good, but you'll share your positivity with others too.
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Offer support
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.
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Play your favourite music
Listen to your favourite music playlist and notice how that makes you feel.
Listen to your favourite music playlist and notice how that makes you feel.
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Put your phone away
Put your phone down when you're talking to people so it doesn’t distract you from your conversation. It will make them feel better too, knowing they have your full attention.
Put your phone down when you're talking to people so it doesn’t distract you from your conversation. It will make them feel better too, knowing they have your full attention.
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Just dance
Put on some music and bust a move. It will get both your heart and the bassline pumping. Dancing combines all the benefits of listening to music and exercising. It is an enjoyable way to be more physically active and is suitable for people of all fitness levels.
Put on some music and bust a move. It will get both your heart and the bassline pumping. Dancing combines all the benefits of listening to music and exercising. It is an enjoyable way to be more physically active and is suitable for people of all fitness levels.
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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