By Lucy Cleobury-Jones, Receptionist at Taylored PsychologyThe five pillars of wellbeing offer a simple and effective way to look after your mental and emotional health, helping you feel more balanced, connected and supported in daily life. Each pillar can be nurtured through small activities that fit naturally into your routine. Sheffield is a great place …
By Lucy Cleobury-Jones, Receptionist at Taylored Psychology
The five pillars of wellbeing offer a simple and effective way to look after your mental and emotional health, helping you feel more balanced, connected and supported in daily life. Each pillar can be nurtured through small activities that fit naturally into your routine. Sheffield is a great place to explore these, with plenty of opportunities across the city to help you build healthy habits that boost your overall wellbeing.
Connect with others
Sheffield has a great array of activities to connect with others. You can try something like a music or comedy night, or make the most of the wonderful array of wildlife around Sheffield and go hunting to see some. Markets are also a great way to meet some local Sheffield people and spend time with friends and family. Sheffield theatres offer so many different experiences, so open yourself up and go with someone to appreciate the beauty of theatre.
- Whirlow Hall Farm –https://www.whirlowhallfarm.org/
- Sheffield wildlife trust –Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust – wildsheffield.com
- Try the peak district to spot deers! –Yorkshire | England | National Trust | National Trust
- Sheffield Markets – Sheffield Markets | Find a Market to Visit Today!
- Some of our favourites: 5 Sheffield Markets You Need to Visit | Yorkshire-List
- What’s on at our theatres- What’s on | Sheffield Theatres
- About out theatres – About Us | Sheffield Theatres
- Hidden gems- Performing Arts Theatre | Lantern Theatre | England
- Merlin Theatre – Merlin Theatre is a 240-seat auditorium with a smaller, outdoor amphitheatre (ECOS) and is situated on the campus of Frome Community College.
- Sports events- Sports Events
- Broad range of sports events –Sports & Fitness Events in Sheffield, United Kingdom – Get Your Game On | Eventbrite
Be physically active
Take in the wonderful outdoors that Sheffield has to offer. There are amazing parks to walk dogs, chat with friends or simply be by yourself surrounded in beauty. Many of our gyms and leisure centres are run by Everyone Active, and exercise is a fantastic way to release positive hormones.
- Botanical gardens –Sheffield Botanical Gardens Trust
- Endcliffe Park –Endcliffe Park
- All trails recommended – 10 Best Trails, Walks, and Paths in Sheffield | AllTrails
- Local walks – Walks in Sheffield – Enjoy Sheffield
- Peak district walks – Peak District Walks – Walks in the Peak District National Park. A selection of short, medium, and long walks for everyone to enjoy.
- Our leisure centres rated top 3 – 3 Best Leisure Centres in Sheffield, UK – Expert Recommendations
Learn new skills
Adapting and improving yourself introduces you to lots of new fun activities to try. There are so many wonderful courses, for example cooking, language centres or Sheffield College. You can also try a new hobby, be creative or read some new books.
- Many of our gyms and pools are by everyone active –Everyone Active – Leading Operator for Gym, Swim and Activities
- Try something creative – Sheffield Craft Store | Find A Store | Hobbycraft
- Virgin experience cooking days – Cooking Classes & Courses | Virgin Experience Days
- Central cooking classes with Blend Culinary Foundation- Cooking Classes – Our Cookery School at Blend Culinary Foundation
- Waterstones in town – Bookshop in Sheffield – Orchard Square | Waterstones
- Independent bookshop – La Biblioteka – A Bookshop
Give to others
Volunteering and giving gives you a chance to do something for your community. You could join a community group like neighbourhood watch, or try one of our Sheffield Action and Volunteering centres.
- Sheffield volunteer centre – I want to volunteer – Volunteer Centre Sheffield
- Voluntary Action Sheffield- Volunteering – Voluntary Action Sheffield
- Look at become a carer companion – Carer Companion Jobs, Work in Sheffield (with Salaries) | Indeed United Kingdom
Mindfulness
Mindfulness may feel strange to begin with, but Sheffield has lots of great activities to help you start. You can pamper yourself at home or at a spa, or learn something new to help you slow down and reconnect with yourself.
- Professional spa break – Sheffield Spa Hotels, Spa Breaks & Days from £22
- Some ideas to try at home – How to Plan At-Home Spa Day: The Complete Guide
- DIY spa – 51 Ideas for a Relaxing Spa Day at Home (Easy DIY Recipes!) – Sarah Maker
Please note that Taylored Psychology are not advertising or able to hold responsibility for these ideas. These self-help tips are only intended for assisting with low level problems and not intended to replace therapy.
