For many, the colder seasons mean crisp mornings, warm drinks and snuggling by the fire. But for others, the shorter days signal a downturn in mood and energy leaving us feeling sad and sluggish. Just before we go into Spring can be a hard time for people, having gone through the winter months. Always seek medical advice from a doctor if you are experiencing a severe down turn in mood.
Tips to boost your Wellbeing
Get Outside
Physical exercise is perhaps the single most important thing you can do to keep your brain healthy. To maintain an even mood and a sense of mind-body balance, the easiest and most accessible thing to do is get outside. Why not join our new East Riding Walking Group?
Talk and spend time with others
Connecting with people is a wonderful way to boost your bliss hormones. To improve your mental and emotional fitness, focus your energy on people who are positive and engage in healthy habits. Come along to our Keep Warm Café & Groups for a Cuppa and a Natter or be entertained at our Monthly Social.
Breathe
Whenever you feel angry, moody or stressed, take a deep breath, hold it for one or two seconds, then slowly exhale for about five seconds. Do this about 10 times and you will start to feel more relaxed. One of the best times to practice this is when walking outdoors, in the fresh air, or alternatively try our Yoga & Pilates Group.
Sleep
Lack of sleep often leads to illness, which makes it that much harder to accomplish everything on your to-do list. To ensure that you have the energy you need to aim to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night and top up in the day if you’ve had a bad night.
Get Creative
Creative activities, such as crafts, painting and photography, can be therapeutic as they can help you switch off from day-to-day pressures, turn negative thoughts or feelings into something positive. At our Keep Warm Café & Groups there is a Fabrics, Textile & Craft Group that you can join in with or take part in our monthly craft project.
Eat Well
Reducing processed foods like white rice and pasta, foods containing refined sugars, alcohol and caffeine may all help. Protein and fibre also have a positive effect on balancing blood sugar levels. Try to eat lots of varied fruits and vegetables and healthy fats like those in oily fish. BFA’s Diabetes Support Group facilitator is always available to share healthy recipes and tips at meetings, not just for diabetics.
BFA Care about our Members
There are many indoor and outdoor groups for you to join. Events, Monthly Social’s, Learning Opportunities and Quiz Nights for the year ahead. Our Social Secretary Diane makes it easy for Members to go along to the many Day Trips, Mini Breaks and Holidays on offer through BFA at great prices. There is always something to join in with or be part of at BFA, which we hope will enhance our members wellbeing.
If you haven’t already, come along and join the fun at BFA.
Theres always a friendly face and a smile waiting for you.
BFA Scheduled Events this month at The Town Bar, Queensgate are:
Keep Warm Café & Groups on the 8th of Feb 1-4pm
Musical Social with ONNTA on the 22nd of Feb 1-4pm
Monthly Quiz Night on the 23rd of Feb 7pm for a 7.30pm start
A Warm Welcome awaits YOU!
For more information, please contact E: chairbfa@mail.com T: 07935980159