April 2025
Page updated: 16/04/2026
April 2026
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1 Spend as much time as possible outdoors today
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2 Listen to your body and be grateful for what it can do
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3 Eat healthy and natural food today and drink lots of water
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4 Turn a regular activity into a playful game today
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5 Do a body-scan meditation and really notice how your body feels
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6 Get natural light early in the day. Dim the lights in the evening
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7 Give your body a boost by laughing or making someone laugh
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8 Turn your housework or chores into a fun form of exercise
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9 Have a day with less screen time and more movement
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10 Set yourself an exercise goal or sign up to an activity challenge
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11 Move as much as possible, even if you’re stuck inside
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12 Make sleep a priority and go to bed in good time
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13 Relax your body & mind with yoga, tai chi or meditation
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14 Get active by singing today (even if you think you can’t sing!)
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15 Go exploring around your local area and notice new things
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16 Be active outside. Plant some seeds and encourage growth
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17 Try out a new exercise, activity or dance class
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18 Spend less time sitting today. Get up and move more often
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19 Focus on 'eating a rainbow' of multi-coloured vegetables today
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20 Regularly pause to stretch and breathe during the day
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21 Enjoy moving to your favourite music. Really go for it
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22 Go out and do an errand for a loved one or neighbour
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23 Get active in nature. Feed the birds or go wildlife-spotting
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24 Have a ‘no screens’ night and take time to recharge yourself
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25 Take a break in your day and walk outside for 15 minutes
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26 Find a fun exercise to do while waiting for the kettle to boil
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27 Meet a friend outside for a walk and a chat
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28 Become an activist for a cause you really believe in
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29 Make time to run, swim, dance, cycle or stretch today
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30 Commit to being more active this month, starting today |
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Remember, it is ‘ok’ to not be ‘ok’.
The Health & Wellbeing page offers advice and support, or contact one of Your Mental Health First Aiders for a confidential conversation.
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