Well-being is about how we see ourselves and how we connect with the world around us. It is having the ability to enjoy life, deal with hard times, as well as connect with ourselves and others.
Hard times like COVID-19 can affect well-being no matter your life situation. You may feel stressed, confused, sad, worried, or like you have no control. These feelings are normal. If you need help with your mental health, support services are available.
There are 5 simple actions you can take every day to improve your well-being. Learn about each of them below and watch our short videos.
5 Ways to Well-Being:
- Connect / Établis des relations
- Take notice / Sois conscient
- Be active / Sois actif
- Keep learning / Nourris ta soif d'apprendre
- Give / Partage
Check out our 5 Ways to Well-being Poster (English / French).
When you improve your well-being, you are more able to:
- Engage with people and the world around you
- Have positive relationships
- Feel a sense of purpose
- Deal with stress, anxiety and depression in healthy ways
- Bounce back from hard times or be ‘resilient’
Find more information about mental health and mental health services.
If you need immediate support with your mental health, contact a crisis intervention service.