Wellbeing @ NPS

Active August seeks to highlight all the different ways people can be active for their mental health and wellbeing:

Mentally active: Learning something new or achieving something mentally (e.g. solving a puzzle) contributes to feelings of self-confidence and belief in one’s abilities.

Physically active: Any physical activity is good for your mental and physical health. Do something you enjoy to increase the chances of you doing it more often. It doesn’t have to be a big exercise or involve too much expense, it can be as easy as going for a walk.

Socially active: Connecting with others is not only enjoyable but also provides us with a support base when we need it. Sharing the good times and being supported in the no-so-good times is what friendships are all about.

Spiritually active: Being spiritually active can be practised through religious activities or in non-religious ways, such as spending time in nature, meditation and mindfulness or creative practices.

Culturally active: Culture means different things to different people. Keeping connected to your culture can provide social and emotional wellbeing benefits. Teaching young ones about their family or community’s culture and language is a great way for adults to keep connected too.