MDBS Wellbeing Advent Calendar

10 Minute Pick Me Up

At times, life is busy and our lives get cluttered. This can be due to stress, ...

Diet

We're in December in the UK. There's not a huge amount of sun available and if there is, we're ...

Quality Sleep

Sleep matters.

The benefits of good sleep

* Sleep helps boost the immune system

* Better sleep = better ...

Diet

On day 7, we mentioned healthy eating and to eat 5 to 7 portions of fruit and vegetables per day. ...

10 Minute Pick Me Up

Walk. Get out walking. The fresh air and exercise will do you good. Walks can be ...

10 Minute Pick Me Up

Imagine you've just finished a project, it's taken weeks and you've not been able to focus ...

10 Minute Pick Me Up

So you find yourself with a 10-15 minute slot where you've finished off your last project, ...

Quiet Time

Practice mindfulness. Relax! Breath. Try a body scanning exercise. If you fall asleep, that's OK. 

Being mindful is thinking about ...

5 Minute Pick Me Up

Have you got a furry friend? The best feeling in the world is coming home and being ...

Connect With Others

It's important to work on the relationships around you. Spend time with your family and friends. Keep in ...

5 Minute Pick Me Up

You're busy. Life is busy. You have so much to do you don't know where to ...

Back to Nature

We all do things to excess... Work, study, gaming, etc., why not get outdoors and back to nature?

Go ...

Quiet Time

A lot of us like to read. Some of us like to write. Why not give yourself some quiet ...

Exercise

Take some time out. Get outdoors and exercise. Have some fun!

If you don’t want to get over energetic ...

Diet

Remember to eat well. Eat 5 to 7 portions of fruit and vegetables per day. 

By all means treat yourself and ...

5 Minute Pick Me Up

OK, so it's a busy day and you've a lot to do. Don't forget to take ...

Exercise

We need at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. This can be over 4 to 5 days a week, or every ...

Reduce Screen Time

If you are working or studying, no doubt you view a screen for 6+ hours per day. When ...

We start off our Advent Calendar today with a reminder of the Queen's Student Wellbeing service

The Queen's Student ...

Volunteer

There's so many fantastic causes out there and probably too many to choose from but why not volunteer and ...

Get Crafty and all DIY!

Use your hands. Create something. It can be anything. What have you always wanted to have ...

Photo Challenge

This may be something that does or doesn't appeal to you but why not take a time out for ...

5 Minute Pick Me Up

You're busy. Life is busy. You have so much to do and you've been plodding through ...

Exercise

Up until now, any of the exercises I've suggested have been solo activities but it doesn't have to be. Don't ...

Give More Than You Expect To Receive

What you give doesn't have to be a financial or a tangible thing. Giving ...