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We all know the importance of maintaining good physical health and we have a weekly routine for our workouts, but did you know it’s just as important to exercise your mental health too?
Headspace, theNational Youth Mental Health Foundation is working to strengthen the mental health and wellbeing of young Australians and has provided 7 simple tips that can help make big changes, which will help you nurture a healthy mind!
Set a task or intention for the day ahead as soon as you wake up (you can even set it the night before). It could be as small as making your bed or sorting through your email inbox or as big as setting a 10K step target.
Everyone is unique in their approach to adopting coping skills in times of stress, but we might have a bit of space to try new things that help to manage our emotions. Things like journaling thoughts and feelings, trying out breathing exercises , colouring in, meditation and mindfulness apps are all great skills to learn, and can be adaptable to a whole host of different situations.
Maintaining connections to your friends and family is always important, but even more so during times of uncertainty. Even if you can’t physically be with them, switch off from socials and jump on a phone call, text them to let them know you’re thinking of them, or use Zoom or FaceTime for a face to face conversation.
If you are what you eat, then make sure you eat a whole host of nourishing food boosting foods! Opt for mood boosting foods across a variety of food groups including fresh fruit and veggies, wholegrains like oats and brown rice, fish and lean poultry and nuts and seeds! For healthy recipes, visit [email protected].au/nutrition
Whatever your workout style, it’s important to try and maintain the recommended 30 minutes of exercise a day. It could be through a virtual fitness class like yoga, a gentle walk, or a HIIT home workout! Check out our Goodlife At Home content portal for a whole variety of workouts you can do from home! [email protected]/train-video-gallery
When it comes to sleep, try and aim for at least 8 hours a night and try to keep your sleep routine consistent by waking up and going to bed around the same time each day, even weekends! If you have trouble falling asleep, cut out screen usage a few hours before bed.
Be mindful of your alcohol consumption and when you can, try alternatives like herbal tea or kombucha!
For more information or to get your Healthy headspace Action Plan, visit headspace.org.au
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