Mental wellbeing doesn't have one set meaning. We might use it to talk about how we feel, how well we're coping with daily life or what feels possible at the moment.
Good mental wellbeing doesn't mean that you're always happy. Or that you're unaffected by your experiences.
And having good wellbeing doesn't always mean that you don't have a mental health problem. You may live with a mental health problem, but have good wellbeing right now. Or you might not have a mental health problem, but be struggling with your wellbeing at the moment.
Poor mental wellbeing can make it more difficult to cope with daily life.
It's not always easy to take care of our wellbeing. Or to know where to start. You might find it helpful to:
Only try what feels comfortable
Give yourself time to figure out what works for you. Different things work for different people
Go at your own pace
Take it step by step. If the first step feels too hard, try to break that up into even smaller steps
Remember that good days for your wellbeing won't always look the same. We don't always have the same levels of energy or motivation. Be kind to yourself and do what feels right for you at the moment.
