Prioritising one’s well-being is essential for carers to be able to provide the best possible care for your loved ones or person you care for.
Wellbeing includes not just physical health, but also emotional and mental health.
It’s important to remember that you are human, and you need to take care of yourself in order to be able to take care of others.
Mental Health And Stress
Tips to improve your personal wellbeing that will also help improve your mental health.
Self Care Is Not Selfish
Dedicate some time to do something for yourself, such as resting, exercising, socialising or engaging in hobbies.
This is key for maintaining good mental well-being.
This is key for maintaining good mental well-being.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Meditation is renowned for its stress-reducing effects. By practicing mindfulness, you can reduce the harmful effects of stress.
Regular mindful meditation can decrease anxiety levels.
Regular mindful meditation can decrease anxiety levels.
Connect With Others
Connecting and communicating with others is important to promote well-being and prevent isolation. Having a support network can reduce stress anxiety and improve mental health.
It is important to ask for help when you need it.
It is important to ask for help when you need it.
How we can support
If you feel you are would benefit from support with your mental health, speak with your GP about your eligibility for a referral to the practice mental health practitioner or other services that may be available to you such as Talking Therapy.
Meaningful Sleep
Although difficult whilst caring, its important to get good sleep as is vital to personal and mental wellbeing. Help by establishing a routine at night, try to wind down, make your sleep environment comfortable, avoid using screens caffeine, alcohol and big meals before bed.