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Monitor highlights the wellbeing of children and young people in Wales
Deputy Minister for Children, Huw Lewis has welcomed the publication of the
second Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Monitor for Wales.
The aim of the Monitor is to report on the wellbeing of children and young people (ages 0-25)
using a wide range of information and research including the voices of children and young people themselves
Press release What is well being?
Well-being describes our happiness, confidence, physical condition and general outlook on life. It is about feeling good and taking care of yourself; responsibilities that can often be neglected when juggling the rigorous demands of everyday living in the 21st century.
Well-being and healthy living go hand-in-hand. Healthy living goes beyond eating a balanced diet, taking regular exercise and avoiding illness. It also reflects the mental, emotional and social aspects of an individual’s life. The key aspects of healthy living can be broken down into the following elements.
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
—World Health Organization
The Government has compiled a report that says there are five steps to help develop our personal well-being:
Connect
Connect with the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. At home, work, school or in your local community. Think of these as the corner of your life and invest time in developing them. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day | Be active
Go for a walk or a run. Step outside. Cycle. Play a game. Garden. Dance. Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity you enjoy and one that suits your level of mobility and fitness | Take notice
Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful. Remark on the usual. Notice the changing seasons. Savour the moment, whether you are walking to work, eating lunch or talking to friends. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you. | Keep learning
Try something new. Rediscover an old interest. Sign up for that course. Take on a different responsibility at work. Fix a bike. Learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food. Set a challenge you will enjoy achieving. Learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun | Give
Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Thank someone. Smile. Volunteer your time. Join a community group. Look out, as well as in. Seeing yourself, and your happiness, linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and creates connections with the people around you |
Well being week 2010 Results of Pupil questionnaire for well being week 2010.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 January 2012 18:04 )
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