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Five steps to mental well-being

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There are five steps we can all take to improve our mental well-being: connect, keep learning, be active, give to others and take notice. Here are just a few examples of how people fit these steps into their daily lives.

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Connect.

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Joining the local football team has helped me to meet people and has made me feel more part of my community.

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Keep learning.

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I’ve just started learning to play a musical instrument and, as well as being really fun, it’s really rewarding when you manage to get a new piece right.

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Be active.

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I’ve got two left feet but I still enjoy dancing. It energises me and it puts me in a good mood.

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Give to others.

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If I know a friend’s having a hard time, I’ll make an effort to check up on them regularly and see how they are.

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Take notice.

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I find cooking so calming, as I’m totally focused on what I’m doing. I switch off from the day’s stresses and it also allows me to express my creative side.

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Lots of activities fulfil more than one of these five steps. For ideas and inspiration about what you can do, go to www.nhs.uk/fivesteps.