Do something that makes you smile every day
Make time for exercise – Remember physical activity is a proven way to keep mentally active
Be an active role model for your family, try some activities that you can all do together
Volunteering and activities that get you involved in the community are great ways to improve your well being
Find an activity buddy, Activities are always more fun when there’s more than one of you
You are what you eat, perhaps now is a good time to detox from the over indulgence and start a healthy diet
Try to drink 8 glasses of water a day (poor hydration affects mental performance and learning ability)
Get away from stuffy central heating, wrap up and get outside whenever you can to enjoy the fresh air and daylight
Try to get a good night sleep, this is when your body physically and psychologically repairs itself
Respect your local environment - living in an ever increasing polluting world is having drastic effects on your health
Keep in touch with friends, a phone call, an email or a few texts can make all the difference
Have a chat with your neighbour – some people speak to their neighbours less than once a week
Talk about your feelings, sharing your thoughts and feeling with others can help relieve stress and worry
Remember to set realistic goals – Rome wasn’t built in a day!

Improving your health and well being will improve your life expectancy and life satisfaction. Remember to complete your Caerphilly Sustainability Index again to see if you’ve improved your score and become more sustainable