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Taking better care of your body boosts your well-being fairly fast. "[Exercising and eating well] provide nearly instant benefits, helping the body and the mind to manage most any difficulties, including anxiety and depression," according to clinical psychologist and certified life coach John Duffy, PsyD. In fact, this is the first thing Duffy discusses with new therapy clients.

In addition to nourishing your body and participating in physical activities you enjoy, there are many other ways you can improve your mental health.

According to clinical psychologist Ryan Howes, Ph.D, "well-being is associated with balance, understanding, acceptance and constant growth." Below you'll find 15 ways to help you flourish and bolster your well-being.

1. Accept your emotions. "Some would argue that most of our physical, mental and relational problems come from our inability to adequately experience emotions," Howes said. "We deny, bury, project, rationalize, medicate, drink away, smother in comfort food, sleep off, sweat out, suck (it) up and sweep under the rug our sadness, anger and fear."

Some people spend more energy on avoiding their emotions than others do on actually feeling them, he said. So the key is to give yourself unconditional permission to feel your feelings. "When you feel safe enough to let your guard down, whether that's alone or with someone you trust, you can focus on the situation, fully experience the feelings and may then be able to better understand why it hurts and what you want to do about the situation," Howes said.

Writing about negative emotions also helps. According to clinical psychologist Darlene Mininni, research has shown that people who write about their deepest emotions are less depressed and more positive about life than before they started writing. To reap the benefits, it's important to follow a few guidelines. Here's Mininni's emotional writing guide.

2. Take daily risks. Structure and routine are important. But you also might get stuck in a rut. And that means you're not growing, Howes said. Taking certain risks can be healthy and rewarding, he said.

"Challenge yourself to take a risk each day, whether it's talking to someone new, asserting yourself, trusting someone, dancing, setting a tough workout goal or anything that pushes you out of your comfort zone."

3. Live in the present. "Mental health tends to become challenged when we get sucked into what used to happen or what people 'did to me' rather than taking responsibility in what I am doing or creating today, right now," according to psychotherapist Jeffrey Sumber. He encouraged readers to live in the present without hyperfocusing on the future or the past.

4. Be introspective. Avoid coasting through life without assessing yourself, Sumber said. For instance, he periodically asks himself questions such as "Am I in denial about anything or resisting anything anywhere in my life?"

Duffy also suggested stepping back and considering where your thoughts, feelings and behaviors are coming from. You might ask: Is that thought helpful? It that behavior necessary? Is there a better option?

5. Laugh. "Sometimes, we take life far too seriously," Duffy said. Need proof? Duffy ran across information that revealed that kids laugh about 200 times per day; adults laugh an average of 15 times per day. He suggested everything from seeing a funny movie to playing games like Charades or Apples to Apples.

6. Determine and live your personal values. "[Your values] serve as an 'inner GPS system' that guides you through life, helping you make the right decisions and keeping you on track," said Megan Walls, CPC, PCC, ELI-MP, a certified executive and life coach and owner of Conscious Connection. "Knowing and living your values will lead to a sense of balance, confidence and fulfillment."

7. Identify and use your individual strengths. Using your strengths, Walls said, helps you feel energized and empowered. Not sure what your strengths are? Walls recommended Tom Rath's StrengthsFinders 2.0, which features 34 strength themes and an assessment.

8. Keep tabs on your thoughts. Without even knowing it, you might be caught in a vicious cycle of negative thoughts, which seem to sprout naturally. Not only do these thoughts sink our mood but we also start to see them as truths.

Fortunately, we can work through these thoughts and see them for what they are: untrue and changeable. Walls suggested monitoring your thoughts and challenging and replacing negative ones. (Here are four questions to ask to reduce automatic negative thoughts.)

9. Practice gratitude. "You'll find you shift your overall outlook on life when you come form a perspective of gratitude," Duffy said. He suggested readers make a list of three things they're thankful for every morning.

Another idea is to recite at least 10 reasons why you're grateful for your job, according to Master Certified life and career coach Kristin Taliaferro. "Look for unexpected surprises such as 'my sunny office window' or 'cool work friends to have lunch with.'"

For inspiration, you might check out Living Life as a Thank You by Mary Beth Sammons and Nina Lesowitz. It's filled with inspiring stories of gratitude, according to Duffy.

10. Discover or rediscover a passion. Take the time to consider your passions. For instance, Duffy's wife recently tried painting, and found that she loves it and is really talented. "Without a doubt, it has done great things for her overall sense of well-being," he said.

11. Do what makes you happy first thing. Sometimes it can feel like you're going through your days on autopilot, and that can get tedious and depressing. Start your day off on a positive note by engaging in an enjoyable activity every morning.

One of Taliaferro's clients started swimming at a YMCA pool in the a.m. She told Taliaferro that it's completely shifted her outlook and lifted her mood.

12. Get rid of rotten eggs. "There's usually at least one rotten egg in your life that's dragging down your mental outlook," Taliaferro said. For example, some of Taliaferro's clients are especially affected by the news. One of her clients decided that if it's not on the AOL homepage then she doesn't need to know about it.

Identify your rotten eggs and figure out how to remove them. Your rotten eggs might seem small. But even annoyances can add up and chip away at your mood and well-being.

13. Surround yourself with positive scents and sounds. Our surroundings can affect our well-being. "You can create a positive feeling at home with lemon, peppermint or other essential oils you love," Taliaferro said. She plays different kinds of music regularly depending on what she's in the mood for.

14. Get inspired. Find inspiration in everything from subscribing to a daily quote to listening to uplifting audio books on the way to work to reading magazines with exciting ideas, Taliaferro said. Duffy also suggested reading Inspiration by Wayne Dyer, which is one of his favorites.

15. Carve out time to meditate. "Protect a few minutes each day to sit, relax and breathe," Duffy said. People tend to think that meditation is complicated. But you don't need much time or effort to meditate, and it's quite soothing. Try this super simple meditation from Mininni.

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15 Tips to Boost Your Well-Being and Happiness

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Taking better care of your body boosts your well-being fairly fast. "[Exercising and eating well] provide nearly instant benefits, helping the body and the mind to manage most any difficulties, including anxiety and depression," according to clinical psychologist and certified life coach John Duffy, PsyD.

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Most of us know when we are mentally and physically well, but sometimes we need a little extra support to keep well.

There are five simple steps to help maintain and improve your wellbeing. Try to build these into your daily life - think of them as your 'five a day' for wellbeing.

Connect

Connect with the people around you: family, friends, colleagues and neighbours at home, work, school or in your local community. Think of these relationships as the cornerstones of your life and spend time developing them. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day.

Be active

Go for a walk or run, cycle, play a game, garden or dance. Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity that you enjoy; one that suits your level of mobility and fitness.

Take notice

Be observant, look for something beautiful or remark on something unusual. Savour the moment, whether you are on a bus or in a taxi, eating lunch or talking to friends. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you.

Keep learning

Don't be afraid to try something new, rediscover an old hobby or sign up for a course. Take on a different responsibility, fix a bike, learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food. Set a challenge you will enjoy. Learning new things will make you more confident, as well as being fun to do.

Give

Do something nice for a friend or stranger, thank someone, smile, volunteer your time or consider joining a community group. Look out as well as in. Seeing yourself and your happiness linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and will create connections with the people around you.

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Most of us know when we are mentally and physically well, but sometimes we need a little extra support to keep well. There are five simple steps to help maintain and improve your wellbeing. Try to build these into your daily life - think of them as your 'five a day' for wellbeing.

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If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.

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'Me Time' is a chance to do something for your own enjoyment. These online sessions, funded by the Welsh Government, is a place where you can get involved in a range of activities.

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Maintaining Health & Wellbeing in Care Homes

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When caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness, it is important to look after your own health and wellbeing. This helps you to have the energy and strength required for your role as carer. There is support available to help you and your family through these difficult times.

It is important for you to keep doing the activities you enjoy outside of your caring role. Taking regular breaks from caring will help you avoid becoming worn out. Take the time to do something for yourself every day.

Don't feel guilty about caring for yourself. Many people receiving care feel better if they know their carers are taking time for enjoyment and rest. It may not be possible to take away all the stress but taking some steps to look after yourself will help.

Carers - your health and wellbeing

It can be easy to put your own needs last, but it is important if you are feeling tired or stressed to look after yourself so you are still able to care for the person that needs you the most.

Get some exercise. Do something physical like a walk or stretching. Try and do an exercise you enjoy. It will help you maintain your energy.

Get enough sleep. Carers often have trouble sleeping. Limit coffee and alcohol especially in the latter part of the day. Try relaxing with a warm bath or herbal tea or soothing music before bedtime. If you can't fall asleep after 20 minutes, get up and do something else then try again. Try a brief rest in the daytime if your night's sleep is disturbed. If you find sleeping difficult on a regular basis, see your nurse or doctor.

Maintain a healthy diet. Sometimes this can be hard, especially if your appetite is not so good. But you need your strength so eat a balanced diet and remember to 'treat' yourself sometimes with food you enjoy.

Do something for yourself every day. List ten things you enjoy that would give you a short break and renew your energy. Do one of these each day.

Be social. Try to maintain social contact with friends and keep up your usual activities as much as possible.

Practice your own spirituality or religion. Whether it be meditation, yoga, prayer or discussion with a pastoral worker, maintaining religious or spiritual practice will help you look after yourself.

Carers - your emotional health

The emotional demands of caring for someone with a life-limiting illness can be high. As a carer, it is important to look after your own emotional needs. This is important so you can continue your caring role and maintain your own emotional resilience.

If the situation seems hopeless, some people find it helpful having hope for small things. For example, you may not be able to hope for a cure, but you can hope your loved one has a good day today.

Friends and family can offer significant support, but you may find it helpful to speak with a healthcare professional such as a counsellor. Often someone without an emotional connection to you or the person you care for will help you see things clearly.

A counsellor can help by:

suggesting strategies for managing relationships

giving you ideas for keeping communication channels open

advising you how to balance your caring role with your own needs.

Many healthcare professionals and services offer some level of counselling support. Start by speaking with your doctor. They may then refer you to a specialist counselling service, if needed.

Carers - accepting help

Often it is reported by carers that they didn't seek help for themselves as their loved one's needs were more important. Carers also felt the palliative care team was too busy to ask for help.

Remember that you are an important part of the care team and your wellbeing is vital to being able to provide support. Don't be afraid to ask the palliative care team for help. There are other options for assistance such as trained volunteers.

Part of the palliative care team's responsibility is to provide you as a carer with assistance and support, so don't be afraid to ask for help.

Carers - using respite services

Carer support and respite services can help you to take a break from your caring role. Ask your palliative care service about your respite care options. You could have a volunteer stay with your loved one while you take a short break. If you need a longer break, the person you are caring for could go into respite care, so you can have some time away to rest and recuperate.

If you are feeling distressed, frustrated, guilty, exhausted, or annoyed, it is important to know that these feelings are normal. If you find your role as a carer overwhelming, it may help to discuss your feelings with your GP or a counsellor.

More suggestions for help for carers

Other ideas that may help you, and that you may not have thought of, include:

Take one day at a time. While thinking about the future is normal, try and focus on the challenges of caring just one day at a time.

Make a list of friends or relatives that can help. A list can clarify how many others you can call on. If no one is willing, ask the palliative care team about extra help or volunteers.

Keep a diary of issues. This can help you keep track of issues and serve as a reminder when family meetings with the palliative team occur, or others ask for information.

Ask friends or relatives to prepare meals. People are often willing to help. If this isn't possible consider a home delivery service for meals.

Ask a friend to stay overnight. It may help you get a good night's sleep and provide extra company.

Discuss flexible work options with your employer. Many employers offer flexible working arrangements. Talk to them about possible options.

Get someone to do your household chores. Ask a relative or consider a local private service or access help at your local council.

Set up a roster. Caring for your loved one could be shared by using a roster system if more than one person is providing care.

Consider a regular email update to friends and relatives. This can keep people updated and reduce the number of phone calls to make.

Give yourself regular rewards. Take a break, do something special that lifts your spirits and makes you feel good.

Carers Victoria advisory line

provides counselling and practical resources to support you in your caring role.

Contact the on 1800 242 636 from anywhere in Victoria between 8.30 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday (except for public holidays).

Carers Victoria can arrange interpreting services with the national Translating and Interpreting Service () if English is not your preferred language.

Palliative care guidebook for carers

Palliative Care Victoria has published a useful guidebook for carers called Supporting a person who needs palliative care: a guide for family and friends.

The book is provided free of charge and by .

Where to get help

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Wellbeing [ noun ] - the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy.

This is what the Oxford English Dictionary defines as wellbeing, but what does that actually mean? The short answer is... well, there is no short answer! What one person feels is their perfect state of wellbeing may be completely different from another person. This stands to reason as we all have different goals, ambitions and personalities.

Each aspect of being comfortable, healthy and happy also has many different facets that can be taken subjectively. For example, the English Oxford Dictionary's definition mentions happiness. However, wellbeing as a concept is much broader than this and has been debated since the Third Century BC. The Philosopher Aristotle came up with the concept of Eudaimonia - the contented state of feeling healthy, happy and prosperous. Even though happiness is an integral part of your personal wellness, it includes other things such as the fulfillment of long-term goals, your sense of purpose and how in control you feel in life.

The meaning of wellbeing is multidimensional

An overall sense of wellness will not be achieved without having a balance in these key elements:

Physical. This includes lifestyle choices that affect the functioning of our bodies. What we eat and how active we are will affect our physical wellbeing.

Emotional or psychological. This is our ability to cope with everyday life and reflects how we think and feel about ourselves.

Social. This is the extent that we feel a sense of belonging and social inclusion. The way we communicate with others, our relationships, values, beliefs, lifestyles and traditions are all important factors of social wellbeing.

Spiritual. This is the ability to experience and integrate meaning and purpose in life. Achieved through being connected to our inner self, to nature or even a greater power.

Intellectual. It is important to gain and maintain intellectual wellness as it helps us to expand our knowledge and skills in order to live an enjoyable and successful life.

Economic. Economic wellness, in short, is our ability to meet our basic needs and feel a sense of security.

The world we live in is complex. Understanding the requirement of wellness and the factors that influence this state, whether as an individual, community or nation, helps us to work together to improve the quality of our lifestyles.

Five simple ways to improve our overall wellness are:

Connect - talk and listen to others and always live in the moment.
Be active - do what you can and enjoy what you do.
Take notice - remember the simple things that give you joy.
Keep learning - embrace new experiences and seek new opportunities.
Give - give people your time, your words and your presence.

"Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind and spirit. The realisation that everything we do, think, feel and believe has an effect on our wellbeing" Greg Anderson

Wellbeing People's goal is to change people's mindset and behaviours. By empowering them to make positive lifestyle choices to improve their overall health and wellness.
Further reading and research https://people.bath.ac.uk/ecsscw/But_what_is_Wellbeing.pdf https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/the-differences-between-happiness-and-meaning-in-life/
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Wellbeing [ noun ] - the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy. This is what the Oxford English Dictionary defines as wellbeing, but what does that actually mean? The short answer is... well, there is no short answer! What one person feels is their perfect state of wellbeing may be completely different from another person.