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Try something new It’s difficult to switch off from work, but it’s important to relax whenever you can. Try something creative, join a book club, or you could learn a new skill. This can help raise your low mood, ease anxiety and build confidence - especially if that new thing involves being outdoors. Connect In our busy lives, just making it through the day often seems like an achievement in itself. We lose track of when we see friends or loved ones and it can be weeks or even months before you’ve connected with anyone outside work or immediate family. Making ‘me’ time for that coffee with a friend, or a night out can help you connect with people who can support you. Reuse, reduce, re-wear, recycle It’s easy to get overwhelmed with negative news stories about the environment and the cost-of living crisis. Making a positive change, no matter how small, can make a big impact. Here are a few easy steps you can take to make a difference to the planet whilst improving your wellbeing: • Reduce food waste by reusing leftovers • Buy second-hand • Walk instead of drive • Repair or thrift rather than throw away and adding to landfill waste.

Think smart Whatever your goals this year, make them specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely. Think of the goals you create for your PDP in work appraisals – make them easy to do and impactful. Forming new habits takes several weeks, so making unrealistic commitments will make failure more likely. Take small steps towards accomplishing your goals instead. For more information on how to be a healthier you, visit Patient.info For further reading: • Resources for Managing Burnout in Primary Care | Doctor | Patient • How and where to learn mindfulness - Mind • New Year’s Resolutions: how to make environmentally friendly lifestyle changes | Patient • Why sitting is bad for our health | Patient • 7 morning stretches to get you ready for the day | Patient

Spring 2024