Five ways to wellbeing

Keep learning

Learning something new is a great way to build your sense of achievement as well as keeping your brain active and stimulated which has been shown to reduce the risk of dementia in later life.

• Birmingham Local Adult Education Services
• Birmingham Adult Education Services

Get active

Being active every day is not just good for your physical health, it’s also really important for your mental health. Even just 10 minutes a day of brisk walking has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

• Find local leisure and sports activities in Birmingham
• Sport Birmingham
• The Active Wellbeing Society
• Ramblers City of Birmingham Group and South Birmingham Group

Contribute and give

Whether you give someone a smile or a thank you, the research shows this often gives your health more benefit than theirs! Whether you contribute through volunteering or donation, giving something to your community is a great way to invest in your own wellbeing.

• Birmingham Voluntary Sector Council
• Volunteering in Birmingham

Be mindful and curious

Be aware, mindful and curious about things around you. For some people, mindful meditation can help; for others it's about being more curious and exploring during the day.

• Birmingham Buddhist Centre Mindfulness for Health

Connect

Connect with friends, family and the people around you.

• Birmingham Neighbourhood Networks Scheme
• Forward Thinking Birmingham
• Ageing Better in Birmingham

Page last updated: 1 November 2023