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Be Well, Feel Well blog: Attention – December
December is Attention: The right kind of attention We all need to give and receive attention to stay mentally healthy. Too much attention is bad for us, as is too little attention. If we are socially isolated we will suffer from attention deprivation, loneliness, stress…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Control – January
January is Control - Get Moving: The new year is often seen as a fresh start, new year resolutions and usually feeling guilty about all those extra mince pies, chocolates and food we eat and sitting on the sofa for days. For some people the…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Emotional Connection – February
February is Emotional Connection: Sharing an emotional connection with another being, whether it’s a partner, close friend or relative, colleague or pet, is essential for mental health and wellbeing. And losing a person we are close to, human or animal, is distressing. Warning signs which arise…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Food and Drink – April
April is Food & Drink: Food & drink should be one of life’s pleasures; beyond just eating to live, experiencing new tastes, the feeling of being nourished, and the sense of community which comes from eating and drinking with others. Eat Well, Feel Well 'Eat Well,…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Meaning and Purpose – September
September is Meaning and Purpose: We are social beings who need to belong to groups. When we don’t feel that we are part of groups our stress and anxiety levels can go up. Reducing social isolation lowers stress levels and the risk to mental and physical…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Movement – July
July is Movement: What if we don’t have an exercise routine and don’t find the gym that appealing? For those of us who are not finely tuned athletes, we can still get the benefit of endorphins which boost our mood and promote emotional wellbeing.Be Well, Feel Well blog: Privacy – October
October is Privacy: As nice as it is to feel that we are members of community groups, it’s also important to take time out for ourselves. Having privacy and time alone allows us to reflect, learn from experience and decide what is important to us.…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Security – November
November is Security: When we feel safe, we think clearly and respond to what is going on around us while coping with change. When we feel unsafe, perhaps about our finances or relationships, it can create stress associated with too much uncertainty and even powerlessness.…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Sleep – June
June is Sleep: We all need the right amount of sleep in a 24-hour period, about eight hours for the average adult and less as we get older. What can we do to get better sleep? On this page you'll find some pointers which experts recommend.…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Status – March
March is Status: We all need to feel valued and that our efforts are appreciated by other people. The way to meet this need in a healthy way is to give people positive feedback for what they have done and tell them why it made a…