Mental Health Matters: Nic Goddard
There is no doubt that whether we are observing, interacting with or just in the company of animals there is a lot to be gained in terms of our mental wellbeing.
There is no doubt that whether we are observing, interacting with or just in the company of animals there is a lot to be gained in terms of our mental wellbeing.
Transition times such as the changing of the seasons can be tricky for our wellbeing.
In these times when good news seems in short supply our mental wellbeing is something that can feel both in peril but also not something we have time to prioritise.
I think the biggest lesson that 2021 has taught me is to do what I can from where I am.
If you are finding things tough then do remember you are not alone and there is always help and support available from your GP, charities or from reaching out to family and friends.
Research shows that helping others is so beneficial for our own wellbeing in connecting with other people as well as giving us a sense of purpose and self worth.
Being able to look forward to the coming seasons and know that there is always more and better to come is a good motto for life.
Claire’s joy diary, recording moments of happiness, tracking her highs and lows and rating everything in life from relationships with friends and colleagues gives her a reference book to chart both her internal and external influences on how she is feeling.
The Sit Spot Challenge was such a success for so many people that Darach Croft has decided to continue making it available to sign up at any time.