Topic: Self-care

Everything across the Best For You site tagged with Self-care

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Breathing exercises and grounding techniques

Learn simple breathing exercises and grounding techniques to help you feel calmer when things feel overwhelming.

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Five ways to wellbeing

Explore the five ways to wellbeing, evidence‑based actions that can help in flexible, everyday ways.

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Gratitude and mental health

Explore what gratitude is, why it helps, and simple ways to practise it.

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How to improve your sleep and feel more rested

Explore simple tips to build healthier sleep habits and manage thoughts that keep you awake.

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How to look after yourself while supporting someone else

Learn how to protect your own wellbeing and look after yourself while supporting someone else.

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How to make a self-soothe box

Learn how a self-soothe box can help you calm overwhelming feelings and cope safely.

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Journalling for mental health

Learn how journalling can help you understand your thoughts and feelings and support your wellbeing.

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Movement and exercise

Learn how movement and exercise can support wellbeing and find safe, flexible ways to be active in daily life.

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Self-care and wellbeing

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Ways to cope when you’re in crisis

Learn practical ways to cope moment‑to‑moment when everything feels overwhelming or unmanageable or you’re in crisis.

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What to do when you’re struggling with self-care

Learn why self-care can feel difficult and try simple ways to make small steps easier.

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Random acts of kindness

Kindness makes the world a happier place, and some evidence suggests it boosts wellbeing too. Here are some ideas for being randomly kind to others and yourself.

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