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In the final post of our three part series on applying the Six Ways to Wellbeing to self-isolation and social distancing, we look at taking notice of the world around us and the benefits of giving.<\/p>\n

You can see our previous blogs on the importance of connecting with others and the joy of learning and discovering\u00a0here<\/a> and on being active and healthy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Be aware of the world around you.<\/p>\n

Be mindful of the moment you are in. Understanding what\u2019s happening and noticing how it makes you think and feel can help you to understand yourself better.<\/p>\n

Take care with news and information <\/strong><\/p>\n

Taking notice of current affairs at the moment could easily lead to feelings of anxiousness and upset. Therefore, be careful when choosing your sources of news and health information. The\u00a0NHS coronavirus webpage<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0gov.uk coronavirus webpages<\/a> will give you important information, free of rumour and conjecture, backed up by the expertise of Public Health England.<\/p>\n

Social media can help you stay in touch with people but might also be overwhelming if your news feed is a constant stream of coronavirus news stories or posting about peoples\u2019 anxieties. It is also difficult to identify accurate sources of information on social media. Therefore, if you feeling drained by social media, consider taking a break or limiting your use. You might decide to view particular groups or pages but not scroll through timelines or newsfeeds. You can also mute words, phrases or individuals on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a> and unfollow anxiety-inducing accounts on Instagram to give yourself a break from coronavirus chatter. Finally, to keep yourself connected, why not search for social media accounts that gather positive news stories to give yourself a boost? \u00a0<\/p>\n

Find ways to relax and be creative<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mind, the mental health charity, recommends lots of different ways for you to relax<\/a>, take notice of the present moment and to take the opportunity to unleash your creativity. These include:<\/p>\n