{"id":31,"date":"2020-10-15T14:59:53","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T13:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalempowerment\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2021-04-07T13:07:04","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T12:07:04","slug":"health-and-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalempowerment\/health-and-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Health and Wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-153 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalempowerment\/uploads\/sites\/17571\/2020\/11\/23160137\/maldives-1993704_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1260\" height=\"707\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why should we look after our wellbeing?\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-337\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalempowerment\/uploads\/sites\/17571\/2021\/02\/11121015\/self-care-for-paretnts.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalempowerment\/uploads\/sites\/17571\/2021\/02\/11121015\/self-care-for-paretnts.png 293w, https:\/\/glow-prod-ea.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/ea\/public\/parentalempowerment\/uploads\/sites\/17571\/2021\/02\/11121015\/self-care-for-paretnts-150x150.png?X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&amp;X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjECIaCWV1LXdlc3QtMSJGMEQCIAwS6HrBeecnV2osg5SlKH%2BscYzSnmWPXQcfq%2FbSy92GAiBBWg7B18CvxwDbCRngx22SEnyS398TGmATme%2Bb51QdLCrBBQjr%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F8BEAUaDDI3MzU3MDE5NTQzMyIMWs9ck7EsuVbIYPniKpUFCrpUDBlwJ50zaICPPTIf5Agm82PwW3CX%2FWkTtT%2FglvCeaWWVH8B7uJ1IpsdZTrQNlRf%2BKf0xSfNmTpq2Cfy4K9sgxyPFUeSnHK5CLghKKJy9iB2OFSWMSfLgPQR5rDMwC4S8LaCBnyDzXByP7GaRV0jWotCWb%2BM6c3XgjMQ%2FDPPB9a%2FKRKkM92aoe1wfyMZoIvlWqfb8u3QKXVOFV%2BdcJfjHhbbOD85W7dpq6oLBZxh%2Fc2t2SSL48tlAF32Korba8o6tpKCCIchDRjbJOUpzt0VV2AjPmGB9fuQ1g3Dd1knu%2FIQtFJONwMmk78aq4gdVRwUF5mkUq8WAdyKVcnTGSPbPA83Ib6HqX2UOJdQbaI4vPM4RIf5pF2HV2eFWXU9We8B3yZU16dQWYtVJt375rUZlMjAC1RA2h6%2FdYRA%2BEgZ%2BHiZhh6QdIBzpEUGutZxZyIKvy4jgNjkVoDw2GiCESMGyziX7dw%2BFX1SgFSAaZCZ6emExw0UlcOr3pPatgNj0XoDNdE5FzpsYK0d6rgxrexRYEBVTzP4w9x4RZ9D3ty%2F6PDL27PcH8%2BLV0WFATfMaObPDKbnn%2F5o%2FNsXx6yK%2BMUWT0mhFXnERBQOt3lGiz%2FUWaZBiJ40xsW1jZZqCVFJs6reYPfzNWumL3wdaaTMytiJ078piYfspMbVvTsTsRaqcRLW%2B1YCi93KECp%2FJSH%2FOBVkX22MkPifoBxmt%2F6UqZFHfD7pzUA6TOK5tg37Sk%2FAb70uf0y9rykezT8FBdovkig3Osv3khnyEf76KMUO%2B2ZfI3LjAytcnWxbT4irp%2FFa3FKQf1YbDLrf5wXWiHs0XeC5hIkf7YRZC7ecGG%2F0zvLT50YYVRokQPW%2BoSvEa4ZlnLa4mBDDr6qDVBjqyAfNks%2FbKJgKFRYgpEwaAK09nu%2Ba6MRlFFYs9n%2FwURt3MnbR75F%2Bx7giPvIdhhQKgLFHVrhuiWRB3F31D78AWzqkWLIttwZolSMv8pkd4DIgIwEmCWO5Tt9WciAphgNtFKzgurMksKMhuXdXc3ik4S6dOdBXpa8nAietFZ3il%2Fmj0amgyGxTlcB%2FZKo%2BS6M83Ti%2Fcrs3FvNPDF7gXvIg6ptsdWcsXMsDU9OnGHcGviKmhYHM%3D&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=ASIAT7MQN47UZEAFDG2Z%2F20260914%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260914T185402Z&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-Signature=383ea845d9d1641ea0b004370d7ea0a7d78cce2b9c5abe332b19da06d9d00e38 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 56px) 100vw, 56px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adds years to life<\/li>\n<li>Improves recovery from illness<\/li>\n<li>Is associated with positive health behaviours in adults and children<\/li>\n<li>Is associated with positive outcomes in life<\/li>\n<li>Influences the wellbeing and mental health of those close to us<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How is HWB Important to learning? <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalempowerment\/uploads\/sites\/17571\/2020\/10\/15145419\/shutterstock_194620346-Converted.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"109\" height=\"58\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As well as increasing a person&#8217;s opportunity and choices in life, promoting mental health and wellbeing in education helps students: flourish in their education journey, build resilience and develop protective factors from mental ill-health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Definition <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-338\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalempowerment\/uploads\/sites\/17571\/2021\/02\/11121407\/self-care.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"76\" height=\"97\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease or illness. Good health is about the mind as well as the body &#8211; feeling physically fit, and feeling good about ourselves, means that we can go and achieve more of the things we want to do in life. Wellbeing is strongly linked to happiness and life satisfaction. In short, wellbeing could be described as how you feel about yourself and your life.<\/p>\n<p>In this theme you can find out about different ways to stay well in mind and body whatever your situation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can you improve your Wellbeing? 10 top tips <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-367\" 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Whilst a healthy lifestyle can certainly help you in managing your weight, the benefits extend well beyond appearance. \u00a0It can also promote overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even some types of cancer.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Drinking less <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-371\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalempowerment\/uploads\/sites\/17571\/2021\/04\/07130024\/drinks.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"115\" height=\"82\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Many people are unaware that regularly drinking more alcohol than the recommended guidelines can lead to a wide range of long-term health problems, including cancers, strokes, and heart attacks.\u00a0 You can calculate your\u00a0drinking levels by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkaware.co.uk\/understand-your-drinking\/unit-calculator\">Drink Aware Unit and Calorie Counter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ol 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It\u2019s thought that a third of people in the UK have bouts of insomnia.<br \/>\nMost healthy adults sleep for an average of seven to nine hours a night. Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyperformance.co.uk\/top-ten-sleep-tips\/\">10 tips to a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong> Stress levels <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-117\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalempowerment\/uploads\/sites\/17571\/2020\/10\/27121655\/Stress_Leaflet_Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"63\" height=\"63\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Some pressure can be motivating, but when it becomes excessive it can eventually lead to stress. 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It can be affected by stress but not always, mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety are common. Scientific evidence points to five steps that we can take to improve our mental wellbeing. If you give them a try, you may feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from your life.<br \/>\n<strong>Connect\u00a0\u2013 <\/strong>connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours<br \/>\n<strong>Be active\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 <\/strong>find the activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life<br \/>\n<strong>Keep learning\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and new confidence<br \/>\n<strong>Give to others\u00a0\u2013<\/strong> even the smallest act can count, whether it\u2019s a smile, a thank you or a kind word<br \/>\n<strong>Be mindful\u00a0\u2013 <\/strong>be more aware of the present moment, including your feelings and thoughts, your body and the world around you.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-365 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalempowerment\/uploads\/sites\/17571\/2021\/04\/07124429\/HWB-logo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"115\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalempowerment\/uploads\/sites\/17571\/2020\/11\/26122833\/Respect-me-training-7-Oct-2020-audio.pptx\">Respect me training 7 Oct 2020 &#8211; audio<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalempowerment\/uploads\/sites\/17571\/2020\/11\/26123005\/Respectful-Relationships-Parent-Workshop.pdf\">Respectful Relationships Parent Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why should we look after our wellbeing?\u00a0 Adds years to life Improves recovery from illness Is associated with positive health behaviours in adults and children Is associated with positive outcomes in life Influences the wellbeing and mental health of those close to us How is HWB Important to learning? 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