Digital 5 a day
Are you getting your digital 5 a day?
Having a healthy diet doesn’t mean that you never eat pizza or chocolate again but it is important that you eat them in moderation – along with your 5 fruits and veg a day! In the same way, you don’t have to give up your smartphone forever to have a healthy digital diet.
When phones, social media and games make us feel worried, stressed and a bit out of control, it often means that we haven’t got the balance quite right.
Digital 5 a day - Connect
Digital 5 a day - Get Moving
Digital 5 a day - Take time for you
Digital 5 a day - Stop and take notice
Digital 5 a day - Give
Digital 5 a day - Plus Stay Safe
Surviving and thriving online- top tips from young people in Cornwall
Digital 5 a day
Connect
Stay in touch with friends and family both online and offline
Get Moving
Take some time off and get active - any and all movement boosts positive brain chemicals and helps our emotional wellbeing
Take Time for YOU
The internet can be great for building new skills and discovering new passions. But, don’t forget your IRL hobbies and stuff you enjoy.
Stop and Take Notice
Get offline and take a moment or two to be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Pausing to really take notice like this can be very relaxing and calming. Even better if you do it outside!
Give
Do something nice for a friend, help out at home, thank someone, smile, volunteer your time, join a community group...
Kindness is a superpower!
Stay Safe
The most important ingredient in your wellbeing is staying safe.
Make sure you know how to stay safe online and get help if you need it.
The digital 5 a day challenge