Thanks for taking the time to create your mental wellbeing activity deck. It’s your first step towards a happier, more resilient you.
The next step towards better mental wellbeing is to put your deck into action.
Try practising each activity 1-2 times a week, then check in with how you’re feeling in one month’s time.
Men of all ages and walks of life are welcome at Men's Sheds. They're a place where skills are developed, shared and learned, and social connections are created. Find one close to you on the Men's Shed website.
Men of all ages and walks of life are welcome at Men's Sheds. They're a place where skills are developed, shared and learned, and social connections are created. Find one close to you on the Men's Shed website.
Camp outside for a night in your backyard. Enjoy the stars, and experience your garden in a new way.
Camp outside for a night in your backyard. Enjoy the stars, and experience your garden in a new way.
Take a dog for a walk and see how they respond to nature. If you don't have your own, offer to walk your friend or neighbour's dog.
Take a dog for a walk and see how they respond to nature. If you don't have your own, offer to walk your friend or neighbour's dog.
Set your alarm and wake up with the sun. It's a great way to appreciate the beauty of mother nature as your day begins.
Set your alarm and wake up with the sun. It's a great way to appreciate the beauty of mother nature as your day begins.
Go for a picnic, or set up an outdoor dining space at home. Not sure where to go? Search for a picnic spot in a national park or forest near you.
Go for a picnic, or set up an outdoor dining space at home. Not sure where to go? Search for a picnic spot in a national park or forest near you.
Head outside at night and spend time gazing at the stars. Search for constellations and shooting stars.
Head outside at night and spend time gazing at the stars. Search for constellations and shooting stars.
Buy a reusable cup for your take away tea and coffee to reduce waste and feel more connected to the planet.
Buy a reusable cup for your take away tea and coffee to reduce waste and feel more connected to the planet.
Reduce your carbon footprint and improve your fitness by walking, riding or taking public transport whenever you can.
Reduce your carbon footprint and improve your fitness by walking, riding or taking public transport whenever you can.
Feel more connected to the earth by reducing the amount of single-use plastic you use. Try alternatives like beeswax wraps or paper straws.
Feel more connected to the earth by reducing the amount of single-use plastic you use. Try alternatives like beeswax wraps or paper straws.
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.
Go for a swim, build a sandcastle, have a picnic and explore the rock pools. To find your nearest patrolled beach, visit the beachsafe website.
Go for a swim, build a sandcastle, have a picnic and explore the rock pools. To find your nearest patrolled beach, visit the beachsafe website.
Exercising in natural environments can have positive effects on your self-esteem and improve your mood. Just remember to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide!
Exercising in natural environments can have positive effects on your self-esteem and improve your mood. Just remember to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide!
