24 May 5 actions that make you feel mentally stronger The first time I understood what anxiety meant I was six months pregnant with Jasper. In the past, I had experienced dark times but these would pass with a sunny day, or a walk on the beach, or a great book. Much of the darkness came from pressures of my own making. Research says mental wellbeing is improved by building these five actions into our daily lives – 'connect', 'give', 'take notice', 'keep learning' and 'be active'.
The first time I understood what anxiety meant I was six months pregnant with Jasper. In the past, I had experienced dark times but these would pass with a sunny day, or a walk on the beach, or a great book. Much of the darkness came from pressures of my own making. Research says mental wellbeing is improved by building these five actions into our daily lives – 'connect', 'give', 'take notice', 'keep learning' and 'be active'.
