Get Your ‘Five-A-Day’ for Mental Fitness

IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chair Alice Doyle said that mental health difficulties affect society, not just a small group.

Good mental health is more than simply the absence of problems. It is just as important as good physical health.

There are five simple steps to help to maintain and improve your wellbeing. Think of them as your ‘five-a-day’ for mental fitness.

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1. CONNECT with the people around you - family, friends, colleagues, and neighbours - spend time developing relationships.

2. BE ACTIVE and find a physical activity that you enjoy. Go for a walk, run, cycle, do some gardening, take the dog out … Exercise makes you feel good.

3. TAKE NOTICE of the world around you, be observant, look for something beautiful or unusual. Savour and enjoy the moment, be aware of your surroundings and appreciate them.

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4. KEEP LEARNING and don’t be afraid to try something new. Rediscover an old hobby or signup for a course. Take on a different role, fix a bike, learn to play an instrument, develop a skill that you’ve always wanted ... Set yourself a challenge and have some fun.

5. GIVE to others. Do something nice for a friend or stranger, thank someone, smile or volunteer. Find ways to work with others on things rather than on your own.
For practical help, support, tips and advice, visit: www.yourmentalhealth.ie