What's Up - November 2019 What's Up - Nov 2019 | Page 41

Invest your
social connections
as your support system.
Make them meaningful,
impactful and make
them help you grow
and change!
Social
Connection
Staying
Active
Try rhythmic
exercise that
engages both your
arms and legs i.e.
walking.
BUILDING BETTER
MENTAL HEALTH
Looking to boost your mood, handle your emotions
better, or build resilience? These 6 life-changing
strategies can show you how.
Managing
Stress
Understand and accept your emotions – especially those
unpleasant ones that many of us try to ignore. Talk to
someone who cares about you. Make leisure time a priority.
Think about the things you’re grateful for.
Switch to a wholesome diet, low in sugar and rich in
healthy fats. These can give you more energy, improve your
sleep and mood, and help you to look and feel your best.
Quality
Sleep
Brain-
Healthy
Diet
Aim for seven to nine hours of quality
sleep each night. Stick to a regular sleep-
wake schedule, even on weekends.
Meaning
Engage in work that
and
challenge your creativity
Purpose
and make you feel
productive i.e. playing
an instrument, gardening etc.