Five Ways to Wellbeing

Developed by The New Economics Foundation (NEF), the Five Ways to Wellbeing are simple actions you can do in your everyday life to feel good and function well.
The research conducted in 2008, drew on state of the art research about mental wellbeing throughout life.

The Five Ways to Wellbeing are:

The five ways have been used worldwide by young and old to help people take action to improve their wellbeing.

Connect

Evidence show that good relationships with family, friends, colleagues and the wider community are important for mental wellbeing...

Be active

Being active is great for your physical and mental wellbeing. Evidence proves there is a link between being physically active...

Take notice

It is easy to rush through daily life without stopping to notice much. Paying attention to the present moment – to our own thoughts, feelings...

Keep learning

Learning new skills is both useful and it can also positively affect our mental wellbeing. Learning means different things to everyone...

Give

Most agree that giving to others is a good idea however giving to others has a knock on effect on ourselves by improving the givers mental wellbeing...

Wicklow Mental Health Association is a voluntary organization and is affiliated to the Mental Health Ireland.

The Association is based on the spirit of volunteerism and is totally reliant on the time given generously by our volunteers who form the backbone of our association. We promote positive mental health and supports people on their journey of recovery from mental ill-health.

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