March 2024

Page updated: 27/02/2024

March 2024

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
 

 

    

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Build on new ideas.

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Look for new reasons to be hopeful, even in difficult times.

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Change your normal routine and see how you feel.

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Do something outdoors, walk, run, relax, explore.

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Try a new radio station or TV show.

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Make a list of all the joys in your life and keep adding to it.

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Share your feelings with someone you trust.

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Set yourself a goal, including small steps to reach this goal.

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Challenge negative thoughts.

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Take an action to be kind to nature and care for our planet.

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Have an early night.

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Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it.

 

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Create a playlist of songs you enjoy.

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Find a calming, positive phrase to use when you’re feeling low.

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Smile at people you see.

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Pause, sit for 5 minutes and breathe.

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Organise a virtual ‘tea break’ with colleagues or friends.

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Bring a favourite memory to mind.

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Make time to do nothing today.

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Send an uplifting message to someone you can’t be with.

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Get outside, move around, and help clear your thoughts. 

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Run a bubble bath or take a long shower.

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Eat mindfully, appreciate the taste, smell and texture of your food.

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Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling.

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Focus your attention on the good things.

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Take three calming, deep breaths at regular times throughout the day

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Ask a friend what they have enjoyed recently.

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Free up time by cancelling unnecessary plans.

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Spend time with loved ones.

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Make a thoughtful gift for someone.

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Enjoy your favourite drink.

 

 

 

 

 

    

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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