Written by Stef Bricklebank.

Stef bricklebank is a highly experienced educator, therapeutic group facilitator and trainer.

I have learnt so much about wellbeing and human beings over the past 26 years; working at the heart of communities with children, young people, and adults. 

Times have changed so much over 26 years and although we are living in the 21^st century, which is all very mesmerising and indulging, its also damaging to our souls too. The world moves so fast, we can see what is happening across the globe, when its actually happening, we can see inside people’s lives day in day out – what they eat, what they buy, where they go.

So, here’s my top tips to help restore and maintain a healthy wellbeing...

• Notice the world around you, not on your screen, take the time to do this every day. See the beauty in the world, see the small glimmers of the wonderful world you live in; the beautiful flower on the way to work, the child’s laughter as you sit on the bench in the park, the grass under barefoot.
  
  
• ‘You are NOT your thoughts’ your brain is powerful tool and can play tricks on you. You can have up to 60,000 thoughts a day but its your actions that make up who you are. You don’t need to focus on the bad or negative thoughts, they are just thoughts, so let them go. Focus and act on your positive and meaningful thoughts.
  
  
• Find happiness in giving to others, your time, your energy, and your items. Give what you don’t need to others, to charity, if it’s not serving you a purpose then it could bring happiness to others. You will be happy giving to others.
  
  
• Forgiveness of self. Throughout your life you are going to get things wrong in your eyes or others. Perhaps you shouldn’t have said or done something, perhaps you should have had more patience and time or perhaps been more thoughtful. But we are human, and humans make mistakes. Accept the situation, learn from it, say you are sorry, but most importantly forgive yourself. Forgiveness of self with bring you peace.

Here is a little something for you…

I have worked with Beth Cameron, in collaboration with Simon Taylor from York Mind, Donna from Level 10, Chris Klays, and Hannah Kay. to develop a completely free wellbeing planner PDF download, which you can find here.

The planner features proven ways to assist you in establishing a routine, practicing mindfulness, and setting goals. Pages include a gratitude journal, daily goals/mood tracker, scheduling support, a vision board template, habit tracking, and general tips for wellbeing, including exercise.

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