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Take a break

Take a break

A change of scene or a change of pace is good for your mental health.

It could be a five-minute pause from cleaning your kitchen, a half-hour lunch break at work or a weekend exploring somewhere new.

 

A few minutes can be enough to de-stress you. Give yourself some ‘me time’.

“Sometimes when I’m sitting on the bus, I let my thoughts flow and it really helps me.”


Taking a break may mean being very active. It may mean not doing very much at all.

 

Take a deep breath… and relax. Try yoga or meditation, or just putting your feet up.

Listen to your body. If you’re really tired, give yourself time to sleep. Without good sleep, our mental health suffers and our concentration goes downhill. Sometimes the world can wait. 

Taking a break is just one way to look after your mental health.

 

Further information about taking a break 

  

Wellbeing Podcasts

Podcasts which you can download and listen to which can help you relax and improve your sense of wellbeing

 

Keep active and raise money for mental health

Take part in a range of active challenges to raise money and awareness in aid of the Mental Health Foundation

 

Make a meal of it

Our campaign encouraging people to get together to eat with their friends and families

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As an independent charity, we campaign to engage with the public about mental health issues which affect us all