Take Time Out
It can be tough to deal with everyday situations when you’re feeling down. Try removing some of the pressure by scheduling time to relax each day, give meditation a go or book yourself a holiday.
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Learning helpful strategies and tips to manage your mental fitness or support you when you’re finding things tough is a great place to start. You can use the ‘Filter by Topic’ button below to select a specific topic you want to focus on, otherwise just scroll down to see the different strategies and tips for all the topics you’ll find on this site.
Connect With Others
Supportive, strong relationships with others can be a great source of strength when things are tough. Arrange to catch-up with friends or family or help out in your local community.
Seek Help
If you’re worried about how you’re feeling and need more support, seek help. Your GP is a good place to start.
Let people know how you’re feeling
Try and be as open as you can with how you’re feeling. You could try and think of some examples that explain what’s going on for you. If you’re finding it tough to speak, see if the other person can ask you some questions about what is going on.
Set aside time to chat
It can be tricky to find a good time to chat to someone about how you’re feeling so it can be helpful to choose a specific time and place. It doesn’t have to be formal or serious but knowing you have a set time can encourage you to chat and avoid interruptions from others.
Choose someone you trust
Deciding who to talk to is important and making sure they are someone you trust is key. They should be someone who will listen, be understanding and accepting. Sometimes they might not have the answers so talking to an expert can help.
Slow Things Down
Research has shown the huge benefits mindfulness can have on our wellbeing. Slowing things down, taking notice and appreciating the small things are great ways to support your mental fitness.
Making Time For Yourself
Doing things you enjoy and giving yourself time to relax is a great way to look after your mental fitness. Make time for activities you like doing such as reading, music, spending time with friends or playing another sport.