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​​Quick Resources​

Explore our quick resources to get practical tips and information on enhancing mental wellbeing.

These resources provide you with helpful tools that you can start using today.

Stress Management Tip

Our Clinical Supervisor Dr Ruth Jillings has a really useful video tip below for managing stress.

Self Kindness Tip

In the video, Nicola gives you a really useful tip on how to be kind to yourself.

Self-affirmations

Self-affirmations are important; they have the power to motivate you to challenge yourself to overcome negative thoughts and can assist you in creating a new belief system.

Here are some affirmations you could start each day with: 

    - Today is going to be a great day.

    - I am proud to be me.

    - I am doing my best, and that's good enough.

    - I am resilient, capable and strong.

    - If I fall, I'll get back up.

    - Its okay to make mistakes, that's how I learn and move forward.

    - I can achieve anything I put my mind to.

    - I am worthy of love, happiness and respect.

Breathing Tip for Anxiety

Our Clinical Director Maria Thorndyke gives you a video tip below on how to manage your anxiety through breathing. 

Breathing is one of the best ways to manage your anxiety and you can do it anywhere!

Confident Communication

Being s confident communicator means expressing and standing up for your own or other people's rights in a calm, honest and positive way. By being assertive you are able to get your point across in a respectful way without upsetting others.

Here are some tips for practicing confident communication:

- Make eye contact with others, and use open body language, this shows confidence.

- Be clear and concise with what you are saying, speak with clarity.

- Set boundaries. Clearly define your limits and communicate them respectfully.

- Respect the feelings and perspectives of others.

- Believe in yourself and know your worth.

- Practice saying no. Saying 'no' firmly and clearly when necessary is an important part of being assertive.

Digital Wellbeing Tip for Parents

Here is a digital wellbeing tip for parents from Laverne Robinson, one of our facilitators at Hearts & Minds.

The Power of Music

Here is a quick wellbeing tip from Lisa Mitchell, one of our facilitators at Hearts & Minds.

Tips for Starting the Day Mindfully

Our facilitator Matthew Flynn's favourite tips on how to start your day.