Well@Wolves: FeelWell

The Feel Well strand of Well@Wolves looks at how you feel and ways in which you can improve and/or maintain the presence of positive emotions and moods. We deliver a range of activities and workshops focusing on managing mood, expressing emotions and improving resiliency.

There has been a lot of research into improving wellbeing. Evidence suggests there are five daily actions that we can all do to improve our mental wellbeing. These are known as the Five Ways of Wellbeing.

Connect

There is strong evidence that social relationships are important for promoting wellbeing and for acting as a buffer against mental ill health for people of all ages.

Be Active

Being active makes you feel good. When we exercise, our bodies release endorphins which trigger a positive feeling in your body. The benefits of exercise are instant. Regular exercise has been shown to; boost self-esteem, improve sleep, reduce feelings of anxiety, reduce symptoms of depression, reduce stress and triggers new cell growth in the brain as well as having loads of physical heart benefits.

Take Notice

Be more aware of the present moment, including your feelings and thoughts, your body and the world around you. This awareness of the present moment is called “mindfulness” and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges. Studies have shown that being aware of what is taking place in the present directly enhances wellbeing.

Give

Even the smallest act of giving or kindness counts, whether it’s a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Feelings of happiness and life satisfaction have been strongly linked with active participation in community life. Why not volunteer at University and become a peer mentor?