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Taking care of your mental health and wellbeing can look different to everyone. It's about finding a balance in all aspects of your life that works for you. It's about your whole person: physical, mental, social and emotional. Making small adjustments can help you learn what works for you and stay well.

There are many things you can do to look after your mental health and wellbeing. Some are simple, others more challenging. Being aware of them and making a plan is a great place to start.

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Being aware of your wellbeing is a great place to start

The Self-Care Check is a quick and simple self-assessment tool designed to give you clarity and confidence in how to strengthen your wellbeing actions across four areas: Lifestyle, Mindset, Connection and Direction.

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Create a plan to stay well

Writing down what helps you feel well and what you want to do to support your mental health can make a big difference. It can also help you act earlier when you’re feeling unwell.

You don’t have to do it alone. You might like to ask someone you trust for ideas. We’ve created tools to make it easier:

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Wellbeing Action Tool

Our popular tool is a simple way to build your own plan.

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Set small goals, track what works for you and take practical steps towards feeling better.

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Things you could include in your plan:

What you like to do to feel well
What you need to do to stay well
Any goals you have
Your triggers and how you’d like to respond
Things you notice about yourself when you start feeling unwell
Things others notice about you when you start feeling unwell

Remember, this is your plan. It’s likely to evolve and change as life changes. Our tools help you to understand what’s working for you every different day – and that’s the key to keeping well over the long term.

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Mindfulness

Practising mindfulness can greatly benefit your mental health. It helps reduce stress, manage emotions, improve sleep, and can be a valuable tool in managing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Learn about mindfulness and mental health

Sleep well

Good quality sleep is a key factor in supporting your mental health and wellbeing. It can help with your mood, your memory and your ability to manage stress.

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Guided relaxation exercises

Breathing and meditation techniques can help to relax the mind and body. They can also manage some symptoms of anxiety and depression.

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Keep active

Keeping active can help you stay physically fit and mentally healthy. You don’t have to exercise all the time, even small amounts of activity can help you feel the benefits.

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Establish a good routine

Following basic day-to-day rituals and routines can help reduce the build-up of stress. And in times of uncertainty, help remind you things are within your control.

Learn about routines and mental health

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Financial wellbeing

Financial health and mental health are linked. Financial challenges can cause significant stress, which can impact our mental health and wellbeing. Similarly, the state of our mental health can make it harder to get on top of our finances.

Learn more about financial wellbeing

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First Nations Communities and Social and Emotional Wellbeing

Wellbeing for First Nations Peoples grows from strong connections to body, mind, spirit, culture, kin and Country.

We're here to walk alongside you, whenever you need.

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Look after your wellbeing as a supporter

Supporting someone with their mental health can become overwhelming and increase the stress on your own mental wellbeing.

You want to stay strong and reliable for the person you’re supporting, but also for yourself. Remember that help is available, and you are not alone.

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If you're recovering from a mental health condition

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. But with the right support, most people with anxiety and depression recover. Many people find their condition doesn’t disappear completely, but they are able to manage it.

Remember to be patient with yourself. Use setbacks as learning experiences. Have confidence in yourself, but don’t be afraid to ask for support.

Connect with others

Connecting with others is a great way to look after your mental health and wellbeing.

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Learn from others like you

Anonymously read, share and learn from people who understand what you're going through.

The Beyond Blue Forums is a welcoming peer support community.

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Stories to inspire you

Sharing a story about mental health is one of the bravest things anyone can do. Hear how others from the community are moving through their own mental health experiences and be inspired by their journeys.

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Represent Beyond Blue

Volunteering for Beyond Blue is a great way to encourage conversations about mental health in the community, help to reduce stigma and the impacts of anxiety and depression.

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Related information

More Beyond Blue resources

What is stress? – Learn about the signs and common causes of stress, including ways to manage your stress.
Work and stress – stress at work isn’t always bad. But when there’s too much, or it goes on too long, your mental health can suffer.
Workplace bullying and harassment – bullying, harassment and other poor workplace behaviors can cause significant work-related stress, which can lead to poor mental health.
Burnout – find out what burnout is, what causes it and how you can protect your mental health.
Small business owners, sole traders and mental health – being responsible for a small business can be rewarding. But it can also take its toll. Learn what you can do to look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Parenting and mental health – find information for parents and carers to help you support the mental health and wellbeing of a child or young person.
Pregnancy and early parenthood – find information and support for new and expectant parents on Healthy Families. Educator wellbeing – support for early learning service and school educators from Be You.
Educator wellbeing – support for early learning service and school educators from Be You.

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