Look after your body and your mind will thank you

Drinking less alcohol improves your sleep and mood.  Too much alcohol leads to disturbed sleep and while it might sometimes feel like it dulls negative thoughts and feelings while you are drinking, the overall impact on wellbeing is usually negative.  Cutting down your drinking even a little, such as swapping an alcoholic drink for a soft drink, or having some alcohol-free days every week, can lift your mood, help you to sleep better and manage your weight.

Eating well can help you feel energised and motivated.  Poor diet can make us feel sluggish and lethargic.  It’s easy when we are stressed to get into unhealthy habits. Making a few changes such as eating five fruit and veg a day, reducing added sugar and drinking plenty of water can help in so many ways. From lifting your mood and helping manage your weight to helping you sleep better are just some of the benefits of eating well.

Stopping smoking is good for body and mind. When you quit, your oxygen levels return to normal, toxins begin to leave the body and you feel an energy boost – you become more able to be active, which further improves your wellbeing.  It’s never too late to stop smoking. No matter how long you’ve smoked for, quitting still helps you avoid long term physical and mental health problems.  Stopping smoking is one of the best choices you can make. 

You don’t have to be at the gym or run miles to feel the benefits of being active.  Almost any activity can be a great way to relieve stress. Walking for 10 minutes, gardening or doing some housework each day is enough to boost your health and your mood.  Being active can immediately help to boost your confidence and give you more energy, as well as helping to improve wellbeing, reduce stress, clear your head and help you sleep better.