{"id":3142,"date":"2020-10-09T10:56:42","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T10:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/uncategorized\/25-ways-to-look-after-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T10:05:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T10:05:49","slug":"25-ways-to-look-after-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/information\/parents\/25-ways-to-look-after-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"25 ways to look after your mental health and wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone has mental health, and just like our physical health, you should ensure you maintain a good level of mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

You shouldn\u2019t wait until you\u2019re feeling stressed or anxious to take action; there are many simple, small steps you can take everyday that will benefit your wellbeing.<\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019re juggling assignments, attending lectures and everything else that goes along with being a student, you might think you don\u2019t have the time to do something every day. But sometimes, a quick 5 minutes out of your day to focus on your wellbeing can be all you need to make a difference.<\/p>\n

How to take care of your mental health:<\/span><\/h3>\n

So, with World Mental Health Day<\/a> this coming Saturday (10th October), we\u2019ve listed 25 things you can do to take some time out from your daily routine to focus on yourself and your mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Call a friend or family member for a chat and a catch up.
\n2.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Write down 5 things you\u2019re grateful for.
\n3.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Sit outside or by a window and just listen to the world.
\n4.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Send someone you love a text message to let them know you\u2019re thinking of them.
\n5.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Read a book (or at least make a start by reading a chapter).
\n6.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Play some music and dance like no-one\u2019s watching.
\n7.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> Share a photo of you and your friends on social media and tag them in it to remind them of a good\/funny memory.
\n8.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Keep a diary and write down your feelings and talk about your experiences.
\n9.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> Get outside and enjoy the sunlight; whether it\u2019s a walk around the block, a jog around the park or simply sitting on a bench outside your accommodation.
\n10.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Take part in a quiz (virtual or in person).
\n11.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Complete a jigsaw puzzle.
\n12.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Play your favourite song or listen to your favourite artist\u2019s album.
\n13.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Have a video call with your friends.
\n14.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Find a recipe and cook something new for your lunch or dinner.
\n15.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Do a home workout.
\n16.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Have a tidy of your room\/workspace.
\n17.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Bake a sweet treat and share with your flatmates (or enjoy all to yourself).
\n18.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Watch your favourite movie or an episode of the latest TV series.
\n19.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Think about what you want to achieve in the future and write it down so you have something to work towards.
\n20.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Have a digital detox and put your phone away for an hour.
\n21.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> Reflect on your past achievements and how far you\u2019ve come in the past year.
\n22.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Buy your favourite food in your next shop.
\n23.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Make a cup of tea and enjoy it with no distractions.
\n24.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Meet up with a friend for a coffee (and cake).
\n25.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Do something creative such as draw, paint, write, make a video, play an instrument.<\/p>\n

For even more ways to look after your health and wellbeing, download our poster below:<\/p>\n

Download Poster<\/a><\/p>\n

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Having good mental health is so important for a happy and healthy life. It can help you to sleep better, feel better, enable you to do the things you want to do, and it can also help you have more positive relationships with those people around you. It is not only good for us now, but it can also help us deal with and manage difficult times in the future.<\/p>\n

Learn how we at Host help to support our student\u2019s health and wellbeing whilst living with us: https:\/\/host-students.com\/your-wellbeing\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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