National Wellness Month
Every day is a day to think about our wellbeing, however, National wellbeing month offers a chance to reflect on some ideas which may be if interest to bring into everyday. Hope you find at least one thing which is helpful.
31 days of wellbeing ideas
Day 1 Reach out
Send a message, text, or voice note to someone you care about and let them know you’re thinking of them.
Day 2 Move your body
Take a 10–20 minute walk or wheel, stretch, dance, or do a short movement break.
Day 3 Add colour to your plate
Include one extra portion of fruit or vegetables in your day.
Day 4 Pause and unwind
Spend 15 minutes doing something restful: reading, music, knitting, tea, or just sitting quietly, find something that works for you.
Day 5 Practice self-kindness
Notice one thing you’ve done well recently and say something encouraging to yourself. Remind yourself you are amazing, oh yes you are!
Day 6 Connect locally
Have a conversation with a neighbour, colleague, someone in the shops, or someone in your community. A wee hello even if only talking about the weather helps us to connect with others.
Day 7 Try a simple routine
Create a small morning or evening routine that supports your wellbeing. It could be a stretch, or start the day with a glass of water, or a wee walk, whatever works for you and promotes feelings of wellness.
Day 8 Get outdoors
Spend a little time outside, even if it’s just standing at the door, sitting in a garden, or walking to the corner shop. Especially if you work from home when days can pass without ever leaving the house!
Day 9 Drink enough water
Keep a bottle or glass nearby and aim to sip regularly through the day.
Day 10 Do one thing slowly
Eat, wash up, walk, or drink tea a little more slowly and notice the moment.
Day 11 Share a laugh
Watch, listen to, or recall something funny with another person.
Day 12 Choose a nourishing meal
Prepare or choose a meal that feels balanced and satisfying.
Day 13 Move in a way you enjoy
Try a type of activity you actually like: gardening, swimming, cycling, chair exercises, stretching, or a walk or wheel.
Day 14 Ask for support
Reach out for help with something practical, emotional, or social.
Day 15 Unplug for a while
Take a break from screens and notice how it feels. Learn to avoid doom scrolling!
Day 16 Tidy one small space
Clear a drawer, shelf, bag, or corner of a room to create a bit more calm.
Day 17 Notice what’s working
Write down three things that helped you get through the day.
Day 18 Do something creative
Draw, cook, sew, sing, paint, write, make, or build something simple.
Day 19 Strengthen a relationship
Make time for a proper conversation with someone important to you.
Day 20 Practice saying no
Notice one thing you can decline, delay, or simplify to protect your energy.
Day 21 Celebrate a small win
Acknowledge one thing you completed, managed, or handled well.
Day 22 Try a new flavour
Experiment with a new fruit, vegetable, spice, meal, or snack.
Day 23 Be present
Spend five minutes focusing on your breathing, sounds around you, or what you can see, hear, and feel. Learn to ground yourself in the moment, to pause and be and not be doing.
Day 24 Give your body a break
Stretch your neck, shoulders, back, or legs, or take a rest period without feeling guilty.
Day 25 Do something brave
Take one small step toward something that matters to you, even if it feels uncomfortable. E.g. make that dental appointment you have been putting off.
Day 26 Be of service
Do something kind for someone else: check in, share resources, hold a door, or offer practical help. Even sharing a smile can make someone’s day and being kind to others is good for us too, when we make sure we are also kind to ourselves.
Day 27 Nourish your confidence
Write down three strengths, skills, or qualities you bring to life.
Day 28 Reconnect with joy
Do one activity you used to enjoy or have been meaning to return to. Have fun, play a game, reconnect with a sense of wonder.
Day 29 Make space for rest
Plan an early night, a quiet hour, or a slower part of the day. Even a few moments can make a difference.
Day 30 Join in
Attend a group, event, class, meeting, or community activity, even if only for a short while. Find something that has meaning for you that you want to be a part of.
Day 31 Reflect and reset
Look back on the month and notice what helped most. Choose 3 ideas to carry forward next month.
You could also repeat these themes each week:
- Connect with others
- Move your body
- Nourish yourself
- Unwind and rest
- Self-care and reflection
- Build confidence
- Engage in life and activity
Please remember you do matter
Thanks for reading
Hilda