Why should I care about my wellbeing?

Looking after your health means caring for both your body and your mind. Between 15-18, life can feel busy, pressured, and uncertain.

Looking after your wellbeing can help you feel more balanced, cope with challenges, and build confidence for adulthood.

Well-being isn’t about feeling happy all the time, it’s about having support and tools to help when things feel hard.

Your Mental Health

Lets start with understanding: what is mental health?

Know that everyone suffers with mental health at some point in their life, it’s quite normal but it is important to know how to look after it.

Your Emotions

Talking to an adult you trust can help

Many young people experience strong emotions during this stage of life. You might sometimes feel:

  • Stressed or anxious

  • Low or unmotivated

  • Overwhelmed or burnt out

  • Lonely or different from others

  • Angry or frustrated

  • Numb or disconnected

Things that can affect mental health include:

  • Exams and pressure about the future

  • Changes in placements or relationships

  • Feeling different from peers

  • Big life decisions

  • Uncertainty about what comes next

Struggling does NOT mean something is wrong with you. It means you are human.

Try out these exercises to help you ❤️

  • Journaling

    Write freely, make lists, or answer prompts like:

    What is on my mind today?

    What helped me feel better?

    What am I proud of today?

  • Get Creative

    Drawing or painting

    Writing poetry, lyrics, or stories

    Photography or digital content creation

    Playing or listening to music

  • Get up and move!

    Walking outdoors

    Gym sessions

    Stretching or yoga

    Dancing or sports

  • Grounding exercise (5-4-3-2-1)

    Name:

    5 things you see

    4 things you feel

    3 things you hear

    2 things you smell

    1 thing you taste

    This can help calm your body when emotions feel overwhelming.

    You don’t need to try everything. Finding one or two things that help is enough.

    Mindfulness helps slow things down when your mind feels busy.

  • Box breathing

    Breathe in for 4

    Hold for 4

    Breathe out for 4

    Hold for 4

    Repeat.

Box breathing

Breathe in for 4

Hold for 4

Breathe out for 4

Hold for 4

Repeat.

Body Scan

Notice tension in your body and gently relax each area.

Brain Break

Stand up, stretch, shake out your arms and legs, and take a few deep breaths.

Quick Toolkit: When I’m Struggling

If you’re having a tough moment:

Pause – take 3 slow breaths

Name it – what am I feeling right now?

Shift – move your body or change rooms

Connect – talk or message someone you trust

Get help – reach out if things feel too heavy

You can come back to this anytime.

Move Your Body!

Exercise releases happy hormones, allowing you to relax and feel calm after. Remember to fuel up after, you can take a look at our recipes section for ideas!

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