May 2026
Page updated: 16/04/2026
May 2026
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1 Find a way to help someone else.
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2 Focus on how your actions make a difference to others. . |
3 Do something outdoors today.
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4 Think about what matters to you and why.
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5 Find three ways to be hopeful for the future |
6 Reflect on what makes you feel valued and purposeful.
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7 Think of a happy memory.
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8 Do something you enjoy.
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9 Go for a short walk.
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10 Use Viva Insights on Teams to enjoy a short meditation session.
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11 Take a step towards an important goal, no matter how small.
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12 Make a list of what matters to you the most and why.
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13 Do something kind for yourself.
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14 Set yourself a small task to do today for someone else.
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15 Listen to your favourite music or watch your favourite programme.
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16 Take a break in your day for a 15-minute walk.
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17 Eat a ‘rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables today.
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18 Try a new activity today.
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19 Listen to your body and be grateful for all it can do.
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20 Give your body a boost by laughing or making someone else laugh.
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21 Make sleep a priority and find a good time to go to bed.
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22 Sing your favourite song. (Even if you don’t think you can sing!)
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23 Take three calm breaths at regular intervals during the day
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24 Pause to watch the world go by.
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25 Make an effort to slow down.
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26 Have a day free from screens and get moving.
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27 Scan your body and notice what it is feeling.
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28 Notice how you speak to yourself and chose kind words.
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29 Listen intently to others.
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30 Share a quote you find inspiring to others.
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31 Send a hand-written note or card to someone you care about. |
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.
To download the self care calendar for may, click here
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Meet the Team
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Lifestyle Advice
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- Switching Off and Sleeping Well
- Give up Smoking
- Reducing Alcohol Consumption
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