Take notice

Take time to be still, reflect, become aware of your surroundings. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you.

Ways to take notice:

• Stop and really take in your surroundings
• Reflect on the positives, what can you be grateful for – there is always something
• Take notice of what you are thinking. Not to judge or be hard on yourself, but just to be more aware of what you are thinking
• Really savour every mouthful of your lunch, noticing the texture, flavour, how the food feels, tastes
• Consider your strengths and how you make the most of them.
• Think about who inspires you and why
• Notice your neighbours and people around you
• Notice wildflowers and where they grow
• Watch animals and birds outside
• Think about what your parents do for you
• Pretend you are someone else and reflect on what they would think about you •
• Plan for the future and where you’d like to be in 5 years time
• Try a new food and then notice how different it tastes and feels