Five ways to wellbeing
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The Five Ways to Wellbeing are simple things you can do to support your wellbeing. You may already do some of them. Making time for all five can help you get the most benefit.
From Monday 2 November, we'll focus on one of the five ways each week for five weeks. We'll share local services, activities and opportunities that can help you take part.
Read more about each week's theme below.
Connect: 2 November to 8 November
Good relationships with family, friends, colleagues and neighbours are important for mental wellbeing. Building stronger, broader social connections can increase happiness.
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Keep learning: 9 November to 15 November
Whatever your age, you can learn something new! Learning new skills can boost self-esteem, help build a sense of purpose, and help us connect with others.
Find out more
Be active: 16 November to 22 November
Being active is great for your physical health, but it can also improve your mental wellbeing. Think about physical activities you enjoy and try to fit more of them into your daily life.
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Take notice: 23 November to 29 November
This week is a great opportunity to take notice of your health. Slowing down and being aware of the world around you can reduce stress and improve your mood.
Sometimes this is called ‘mindfulness’ and it is all about taking notice of the sights, sounds, smells and tastes that you are experiencing.
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Give: 30 November to 6 December
Most people would agree that giving to others can improve your wellbeing. Small acts of kindness, or volunteering in your local community, can give you a sense of purpose and make you feel happier and more satisfied.
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Enter our Five Ways to Wellbeing photo competition
To mark the launch of the campaign, we're running a photo competition with Amazon vouchers to be won.
The top 3 entries will each receive a £50 Amazon voucher. Four runners-up will each receive a £25 Amazon voucher.
Taking photographs is a great way to explore Hounslow and notice what's around you. You could photograph:
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one of Hounslow's green spaces
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a town centre
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a local landmark
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something else that represents life in the borough
How to enter
Email your photograph to [email protected] by Sunday 15 November.
Include:
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your full name
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a few words explaining why you chose your subject
Use "Five Ways photo competition" as the email subject line.
Winners and exhibition
Councillor Lily Bath will choose her 7 favourite photographs.
The winning photographs will be displayed in the Community Gallery at:
Boston Manor House, Boston Manor Park, Brentford TW8 9JX, from Saturday 21 November to Sunday 29 November.
We'll also share the winning entries on our social media channels.
