Emotional Well-Being at Wyke

Having low mood and no motivation can make you feel lonely, you may feel tired, worried or frustrated. There are a number of things you can do to help lift your mood, try an activity which makes you feel good or which you enjoy. Write a list of things you enjoy and try one each day, as your mood lifts you may start to feel more confident to join group activities. Be kind to yourself, don’t be angry with yourself for feeling low, don’t criticise yourself. You need to give yourself positive affirmations and be proud of yourself when you achieve something. Tiredness affects our mood and our ability to think clearly, prioritising sleep is very important. Simple tips to improve your sleep include; Going to sleep at a similar time each night Have a bath to relax your body and mind Before you go to bed take some time to relax, read a book or listen to music Breathing exercises are good to help you to relax Avoid caffeine and alcohol before bed, try herbal tea which has relaxing

There is a fantastic selection of self-help books in the library to support you with your mental health. The books support with anxiety, depression, eating disorders or other mental health conditions and difficult life experiences. Books include; Mind your head by Juno Dawson Am I depressed, a CBT self help guide by Shirley Reynolds and Monika Parkinson Reasons to stay alive by Matt Haig Self Esteem and being you by Anita Naik Remember this when you’re sad by Maggy Van Eijk Can I tell you about Eating Disorders by Bryan Lask There are many benefits to reading to help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Reading offers you an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It allows you to switch your mind off from your stresses and worries as you focus only on the book in front of you. Reading is an important well-being tool which you can easily incorporate into your day. Reading half an hour before you go to bed will relax you, help you to unwind and improve sle