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3 tips for a
healthy headspace
There are a number of ways you can look after
your mental health and wellbeing every day...
1. Get informed
2. Get active
3. Set realistic goals
Understanding more about
what you’re going through is an
important first step in looking
after your mental health and
wellbeing. Information to help
you make good decisions about
relationships, school, finances
and seeking help is available
in a number of ways. You can
read pamphlets, articles or
fact sheets, listen to podcasts,
talk to or watch videos about
others who have had similar
experiences, read trusted
websites for information, or
ask a trusted adult for advice.
Physical activity is important for
everyone’s health and wellbeing.
If you’re feeling down or finding
things are difficult, physical
activity may be the last thing you
feel like doing. But even small
activities like walking around
the block can help relieve stress
and frustration, provide a good
distraction from your thoughts,
help you concentrate, and can
help you look and feel better.
Find a physical activity that you
enjoy (e.g. swimming, playing
sports with friends or cycling)
and make a plan to do it regularly.
Setting realistic goals can help
you to work towards a healthy
headspace. Small, realistic goals
can be a great way to work
towards feeling well—everyone
has to start somewhere. Work
towards eating well, getting more
active, sleeping better and think
about working towards long-term
life goals. Setting and achieving
realistic goals can be incredibly
motivating and can help build selfconfidence.
At headspace Toowoomba, we aim to
provide a safe space for 12-25 year old
people to access support. We also work
with our partners in the community
to strengthen awareness about the
importance of mental health.
If you would like to access the service, we
are located at 1 Snell Street, Toowoomba
(near Betros Bros. grocery store) or you
can call us on (07) 4639 9000.
Visit the headspace Toowoomba
website for more information on
offered services and events