Do you volunteer or support people in Glasgow who are volunteering then this wee workshop during #selfcareweek may be of interest to share www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kindness-c... @glasgowcvs.bsky.social @volunteerglasgow.bsky.social @whatsonglasgow.bsky.social @menmatterscotland.bsky.social

This is your 10 week reminder to plan for #SelfCareWeek to help widen its reach and ensure more people understand how to take better care of their #Mind&Body. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pifonline.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @readingagency.bsky.social

August is #NationalWellnessMonth and wellness begins with sleep. Good quality sleep is essential for our brain performance, mood and our general health. The #WorldSleepDay website has tips on the importance of #SleepHealth. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social

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With so many things happening in people’s lives and in the world, we may find the emotion of ‘happiness’ at times can be quite elusive. Yet we can find ways to bring more joy into our lives every day, even against the odds, when we find ways to experience happiness beyond the material world.

Wellness is an integration of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing and this #WellnessMonth download our #Power fact sheet to focus on your health and wellbeing. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @copescotland.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @jasonwarriner.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social

#GoBig this year with #selfcareweek - start planning with tips from our #8PPlan. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @norfolkadvice.bsky.social @nottmhospitals.bsky.social @hscwru.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social

Maybe of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/ti... what do you do to stay cool when the temperature is rising?

Do you work or live in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands (MAKI) are you interested in connecting with others seeking to weave between networks in MAKI? This link takes you to what we have been doing since we started in April this year www.copescotland.com/resources/we... Feel free to get in touch

Maybe of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/ti... what do you do to stay cool when the temperature is rising?

#Confidence Scorecard a simple tool to help capture the steps no matter how small which are building a more confident you. Can act as a motivator when we remind ourselves of actions we are taking, no matter how small towards the goals which have meaning for us www.copescotland.com/resources/be...

#confidence It maybe we decide we need to invest some time in thinking about our confidence and self-belief. The ‘Be your own Confidence Architect’ workbook offers some ideas where to start, this is for selfcare, not a replacement for professional advise www.copescotland.com/resources/be...

#confidence If life has thrown us challenges its understandable that we may feel cynical that things are ever going to change. Focusing on its bad and going to get worse, drains our energy and may mean we miss opportunities. These ideas are for selfcare. www.copescotland.com/resources/ti...

#confidence It will take time to use a kinder voice or reframe our thinking to more positive outcome If we have been hard on ourselves for a long time . This is where affirmations can help. www.copescotland.com/resources/ma... www.copescotland.com/resources/co...

#Confidence Learning Is something which goes on our whole lives and learning to be confident or get our confidence back is also important. The LAPS infographic can be a helpful reminder that we all need to learn, and learning takes practice. www.copescotland.com/resources/se...

#confidence Ideas to support change Sometimes getting started can be a challenge, and we need some ideas of things which can help to boost our confidence e.g. becoming aware of our inner This video may be of interest. www.copescotland.com/resources/wh...

#confidence Goal Setting Planning on making changes?Important, we set goals, making sure they have meaning for us. www.copescotland.com/resources/go...

#coproductionweek whatworksscotland.blogspot.com/2016/05/co-p...

#Confidence Planning. Once we recognise that there may be steps, we need to take to improve our confidence and self-belief, it is then helpful to consider the pieces we need to bring into our life which can help boost our confidence. www.copescotland.com/resources/co...

#confidence and self esteem and belief are important also for our feelings of life satisfaction. The Confidence dude is a simple idea to check in on how confident are you feeling today? Over the next week I shall post ideas which may be helpful to boost confidence and self esteem. You matter

#relax There are many ways to relax, its finding one which works for you e.g. journaling can be helpful for reflection and planning www.copescotland.com/resources/id...

#relax There can be many life events which make relaxing a bit of a challenge e.g. moving house, these wee tips may be of interest

#relax Sometimes we can be experiencing changes which make it harder to relax, however, it matters still that we do find time to do so as well as explore ideas to help us manage the change e.g. going through menopause www.copescotland.com/resources/me...

Today our peer group went on a journey of self reflection, which began with introducing two excellent resources the @space2breathe Resilience Tree model and @copescotland.bsky.social Battery Dude. We then got creative (and messy as we played with pastels) creating our own resilience tree.

#relax This wee video is called the 3minute relaxer amazing how even taking 3 minutes can make a difference. Used this at the beginning of workshops and meetings and amazing how helpful people shared it was just to take a wee bit time out www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpQ-...

#relax Being aware of our energy levels and what helps to top them up can be a motivator to bring more relaxation into your day, if its a busy one, all the more reason to find a moment to pause, we are not machines www.copescotland.com/resources/ba...

#relax If a problem is worrying you this can make it hard to relax, these tips may offer some ideas on steps to take if you are finding a problem is making it hard to relax www.copescotland.com/resources/so...

#relax There's many ways to relax, its finding a healthy one works for you. Be great to hear ideas we can share as we are all different, what matters is we find a way to make it part of our day, everyday. if helpful to anyone looking for ideas, over the next week I will post a suggestion each day.

It might seem too early to plan November's #selfcareweek. But organising activities that will make the biggest impact will need planning. Ideas and tips here. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @copescotland.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @greenerpractice.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social

Looking forward facilitating 'switching off from work' workshop @glasgowcvs.bsky.social I will also be posting blog piece on the GCVS notice board which offers some ideas. It matters when we are at work we do all we can, it also matters when the working day is over we can switch off e.g. no emails!

A giggle a day may not make all the issues we face go away, but it can help us feel a wee bit better, optimism does not mean we do not see the challenges, just we are more aware of what we give our energy to

#menshealthweek There can be many factors impact on health including the harms caused by gambling. This site may be of interest www.recovermeapp.co.uk

#carersweek This is an interesting piece of work around how AI can be a useful resource for unpaid carers www.caringtogether.org/support-for-...

It's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek and the Marmalade Trust has advice on adding micro-connections to your day, small interactions like smiling at a passer-by help to make us feel less alone. Create some social warmth today. @digitalnursecymru.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social

#menshealthweek This site may be of interest www.matesinmind.org/training-and...

#lonelinessawarenessweek Showing an interest in others is one way to help reconnect www.copescotland.com/resources/ti...

#Carersweek We often think of compassion fatigue and burnout in relation to those working in health and social care, however, unpaid carers can experience this too, www.copescotland.com/resources/co...

#Carersweek Its important to remember when someone was caring for someone in an unpaid role and sadly that person dies, they may need help to pick up the pieces of their life again www.copescotland.com/resources/pi...

#Lonelinessawarenessweek Sometimes when people have lost connections to others finding something to discuss with new people can be a challenge, The tips in this piece may be of interest around connecting with others www.copescotland.com/resources/ti...

#carersweek It is important to remind people who are in an unpaid caring role that their wellbeing matters too. This piece may be of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/ca...

#lonelinessweek There are many ways we can experience loneliness, including when we have lost a sense of purpose These life purpose affirmation cards may be of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/li...

#volunteerweek While this may not be the way we usually think of volunteering, its important to consider the time colleagues may invest over and above the day job to find ways to work together. It matters we find ways to use that time meaningfully www.copescotland.com/resources/ji...

#EQday Understanding our emotions, being aware of the impact they have on ourselves, how we relate to others & the world around us can be helpful for our wellbeing. Also a reminder that even when life is challenging, finding moments of joy can help sustain us www.copescotland.com/resources/id...

#volunteerweek Your post being made redundant can be a stressful time, these tips for selfcare may be of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/ma... It can also be a time to think about volunteering and possible career changes

#volunteerweek Often people are volunteering in situations where they see the suffering of others, it matters for anyone working within caring. supportive role that they are aware of and take steps to avoid compassion fatigue and burnout, this may be of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/co...

#volunteerweek Sometimes people may need a bit of extra support to volunteer e.g. if they are living with a mental health condition. The slides and notes in this link do not replace formal training, but may be of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/vo...