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• Five ways to put your wellbeing first

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  As the cost of living rises, many people will be worried about managing their money and paying for everything they need. At this stressful time, it is more important than ever to look after your health and wellbeing.

  Stress can have a negative impact on your mental health and your physical health. January is an especially difficult month with Christmas festivities long-forgotten and the shine already wearing off New Year's resolutions.

  The Council has teamed up with Brio Leisure and Active Cheshire to share information and advice about five ways to lift your mood and improve your wellbeing.

  The 5 Ways to Wellbeing are:

  • Connect - with people around you, including friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours. Good relationships give you a sense of belonging and self-worth, as well as providing emotional support.
  • Be active - whether it is going for a run or a walk, gardening, playing a game or dancing around the kitchen, being active can raise your self-esteem, help you to set goals you can achieve and cause chemical changes in your brain that can positively change your mood.
  • Take notice - savour the moment and make the effort to be more aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better.
  • Learn - try something new or rediscover an old interest, which will help boost your self-confidence, give you a sense of purpose and help you connect with others.
  • Give - do something nice for someone else, volunteer or say thank you. Acts of giving and kindness can create a sense of reward, give you a feeling of purpose and self-worth and help you connect with others.

  It is traditional for many people to make New Year's resolutions about losing weight or dropping a bad habit, but if that feels like it's adding pressure on yourself at a time when you already have a lot of worries, then why not look to do something much more positive for yourself.

  Whether you decide to learn how to cook a new tea, join a guided walk to be active and connect or give some of your time to volunteer, it is possible to find your own five ways to wellbeing.

  The 5 Ways to Wellbeing have been adopted by the NHS and mental health charity Mind following evidence that the steps improve people’s mental health and wellbeing.

  5 Ways to Wellbeing

• Let's Talk about health and wellbeing

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  You can find lots of information and support at three Let's Talk sites. Drop in for a friendly chat about health and wellbeing. The initiative is run by the Council working with a range of community groups.

  People's health and wellbeing can be affected by lots of different issues, including housing and financial challenges. At Let's Talk, you can get face to face advice and find out about the wellbeing support available in your local area.

  The Let's Talk in Ellesmere Port Market is open every Thursday from 10am to 1pm. Here you will find representatives from adult social care, occupational therapy, ForHousing and Brio leisure, as well as a range of community organisations such as Cheshire West Communities Together, and Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust.

  You can find the Blacon Let's Talk in Matthew Henry Evangelical Church on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month, from 10am to 12noon.

  The Lache Let's Talk is in Lache Community Centre on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Friday of every month from 11am to 1pm.

  Let's Talk in Blacon and Lache join existing community groups centred around food. They offer conversations with people from a range of organisations such as Cheshire West Communities Together, Citizens Advice (for foodbank users), social care, and occupational therapy.

  Let's Talk has been set up so that residents can access the help they need through a friendly conversation. Plans are underway to have Let's Talk venues in Northwich, Winsford and rural areas later in the year.