Winning Ways to Wellbeing

Be Active • Connect • Give • Learn • Take Notice


Monday 5 October - Sunday 11 October 2009

Heke tipu oranga, he taonga tuku iho, ka pakanga ake, aue te aiotanga, te manawanui

Persist in the battle and journey for wellbeing, it is a treasure handed down from the heavens, then comes confidence and peace.

This year's theme for Mental Health Awareness week is Winning Ways to Wellbeing. Wellbeing is a concept that has two main elements: feeling good and functioning well.

Research by The Foresight Project outlines five ways you can support your own wellbeing and that of the world around you, including your family, friends, colleagues and the wider community.

CONNECT Develop your relationships with friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours as these connections support you and enrich your life.

BE ACTIVE Physical activity helps you to feel good so find something that you enjoy and suits your ability.

TAKE NOTICE Be aware of the world around you and see the beauty in everyday and unusual things - reflecting on them helps you appreciate what matters to you.

LEARN Try something new or rediscover an old interest, or take on a new responsibility or challenge - learning makes you more confident and can be fun.

GIVE Do something for a friend or stranger and see yourself and your happiness as linked to the wider community.