It doesn’t matter whether you in a town or in the country, the benefits of getting outdoors are essential to coping with the over excitements of the festive season. If there’s one thing you can do for your mental health then it’s this: get out for at least 30 minutes every day. Stroll, walk, run, cycle. It really doesn’t matter what form. Try to cut back on all interference and leave the phone and any gadgets/watches behind. This isn’t about setting a time or a pace. It’s about unwinding with no quiet tech judgement that you could have gone further/faster. Set yourself free and go tech-free.

Take the time to empty your mind, let thoughts come and go. Don’t focus on any negatives, you can come back to any important issues later. Leave the responsibilities and obligations at the door for now. It’s just you. Be aware of your breathing and breathe deeper, let yourself unwind, focus on the details of the landscape/cityscape around you and notice the details. Breathe. If you can, then get out to somewhere green and quiet. It’s so simple yet so restorative. Don’t forget to look after you and have a lovely festive season.