Self-help with your emotional health and wellbeing

Connect with the people around you, at home, work, and school or where you live Take time to talk, spend time with others- it will help support and enrich you every day.

Things you could try:

• Join a group that introduces you to new people
• Reconnect with old friends
• Find a way to spend quality time with your family and friends

"People connecting with me when I was at a low point made all the difference to me."

There are lots of opportunities in Kirklees for you to become more active. Most importantly, discover a way to be active that you enjoy and that suits your level of mobility and fitness.

Things you could try:

• Go for a walk or run
• Cycling
• Gardening and allotments
• Dance
• Join a gym

"Being more active has changed my life, and how I feel about myself."

It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling.

Things you could try:

• Be curious.
• Remark on the unusual.
• Notice what is going on around you when walking to work, breaking for lunch or talking to friends.

"Making the time to reflect and noticing what my body was telling me has changed how I feel about myself."

Learning can boost your self-confidence and self-esteem, help build a sense of purpose, and help you connect with others.

Things you could try:

• Rediscover an old interest.
• Sign up for that course.
• Take on a different responsibility at work.
• Learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food.

"Learning from other people and being able to pass that on is really rewarding."

Linking to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and creates connections with the people around.

"Just giving an hour a week made me feel really good."

Things you could try:

• Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger.
• Thank someone.
• Volunteer your time.
• Join a community group.
• Giving makes us happier and its infectious!