# data[].attributes.body
Mindfulness is the ability to be present and be aware of what is around us. It is a form of meditation that encourages individuals to listen to their thoughts or feelings and to concentrate on their breathing whilst listening.
It is important for professionals such as; teachers to take the time to practise mindfulness because it can help relieve

# data[].attributes.body
Dales,M.(2021) Find time for exercise: How to Challenge Yourself and Enjoy the Benefits of Regular Exercise. London:Troubador Publishing.

FE News. (2021) Teacher Wellbeing Index found that teachers’ mental health is worse now than at the height of the Covid pandemic. [Online] Available at: https://www.fenews.co.uk/education/nasuwt-comments-on-teacher-wellbeing-index-embargoed-until-0001-thursday-25-november/.  [Accessed 9 March 2022]

Harvard Health (2019) HelpGuide.org. [Online]  Available at: https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/benefits-of-mindfulness.htm.  [Accessed 10 March 2022].

NHS (2019). 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing. [Online]  Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/.   [ Accessed 8 March 2022].

Pennine Care NHS Foundation  (2020) Top tips for being more mindful. [Online] Available from : Top tips for being more mindful :: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. [Accessed 9 March 2022].

# data[].attributes.body
The role of a teacher can have many impacts, working in Further Education. According to the 2021 Teacher Wellbeing Index, a report by the charity Education Support, suggests that one in five staffs in schools have panic attacks and their mental health has also been affected(FE News, 2021).

The report highlights that a teachers mental health is important in a working environment and since the pandemic began, teachers mental health has not improved in schools (FE News, 2021) . This is because teachers are having difficulties balancing their work life, receiving more workloads to complete, and not having enough time to get work done during the week. The report conveys the lack of support teachers have in a school and not having enough training to face the challenges a teacher may have(FE News, 2021) .

# data[].attributes.body
The 5 steps to wellbeing:
According to the NHS, there is evidence that demonstrates the five steps to well-being can support each individual to feel more positive about life and following the steps can help support their mental health (NHS, 2019).
The 5 steps to well-being are:
1. Connect
2. Be active
3.Take notice
4. Keep learning
5. Give

# data[].attributes.body
Following one of the steps to wellbeing, I enjoy going to the gym to stay active. This is because exercising helps me to focus on doing my workouts and prevents me from having a busy mind. Going to the gym during the weekend helps me to physically stay active and this motivates me to live a healthy lifestyle (NHS,2019). Dales (2021) suggested it is vital for individuals to take the time to exercise because improving the level of physical exercise can change your life into a healthier and live a more active life (Dales,2021). It is essential to find time to exercise because exercising can start with taking the step to walk around your local area and allowing yourself to breathe in and out when walking.