#KindnessMatters #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Welcome to Mindful Monday!

Top tip #1 - Read something inspiring (MeganMetMattSmith) “Matt Haig , who is a suicide survivor, has written inspiring books about his own anxiety and mental health experience. I find them really eye-opening and meaningful. Matt Haig” #KindnessMatters #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Top tip #2 – Learn something new (from Meghan). “Using my spare time to learn something new has been helpful. I have spent my time focusing on learning Makaton. It helps me to forget about why I am off work" #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Top tip #3 – Gardening (Gillian Fawcett ) “We only have a small backyard, but I have planted daffodils and hyacinths in a couple of tubs and I find it soothing to look at the pretty flowers and watch them grow” #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #KindnessMatters

Welcome to day 2 of our 'Top Tips to stay Tip Top'. Today is Talking Tuesday! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2020

Top tip #4 – It's good to talk (from Naomi). “My advice...talk to your friends! Don’t hold your problems in!” #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2020 #KindnessMatters

Top tip #5 – Know where the help is (from Heather). “I have been studying young people’s mental heath & I have found out about many services in Devon that I didn’t know existed. Young Devon offers so much help and support & it’s all confidential”. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Top tip #6 – Be kind to yourself (from Heather) “When I am stressed, I try to talk to myself positively. It sounds silly but it is surprising how changing a thought from “I give up” to “this is difficult but I am going to try my best” can change my mindset". #kindnessmatters

Morning everyone! It's time to get limbered up...it's Workout Wednesday. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Top tip #7 Escape the four walls (from Toni) “Going for a nice walk with earphones in, to block out everything, is what works for me” #KindnessMatters

Top tip #8 – Workout (from Rhianna) “Nothing better than a small workout for me” Why not give it a try.....#joewicks #KindnessMatters #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2020 youtube.com/watch?v=plBUgy…

Top tip #9 - Exercise is key (from Sam) “I Know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but a nice walk or jog is good for the mind!” #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2020

Top tip #10 – Try some meditation music (from Toni) “I have found some meditation tracks on Spotify to help me sleep” #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2020 #KindessMatters open.spotify.com/show/75Bvaaxem…

Top tip #11 – Nothing like a good book (MeganMetMattSmith Dare) “I find that reading helps. I read books like Harry Potter that were a happy part of my childhood and it lets me escape into a world within my imagination” #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Top tip #12 – Pause and take a minute (from Heather) “I try to take a few minutes, any time of the day, to pause, make a cup of tea and sit in the sunshine. The dog usually makes a good companion!” #KindnessMatters

Top tip #14 – Get in the kitchen and bake (from Toni) “Baking has helped me massively” #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2020

Top tip #15 – Learn a new skill (from Gemma and Charlotte) “I’ve taught myself to crochet and I do lots of crafty activities. I’m currently crocheting a baby Yoda”

Top tip #16 – Have virtual fun (from Heather) “I recently had the best night playing a game of bingo with my friends using zoom. I have not laughed so much in a long time. It was just what I needed! We are planning a virtual murder mystery next!" gamesnight.macmillan.org.uk