Motivated Minds

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WELCOME to this month’s newsletter, bringing you health & wellbeing updates, resource links, and spotlighting our community wellness.

This month’s theme is  Self-Care September As the days grow shorter and the pace of life quickens, it’s easy to forget the importance of taking care of ourselves. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Self-Care September, a month dedicated to prioritising your wellbeing. Here are a few ideas to get you started:Practice mindfulness meditation to reduce stress and increase inner peace.Spend quality time with loved ones, nurturing your social connections.Engage in physical activities you enjoy, like yoga, walking, or dancing.Explore gratitude journaling to cultivate a positive mindset.But that’s not all! We’ve also prepared a list of recommended resources to enhance your self-care experience: Ted Talk: Andy Puddicombe ‘All it takes is 10 minutes’   LATEST NEWS We’re working with Doctor’s Surgeries (PCN’s) We are very privillaged to be working alongside Doctor Surgeries and their teams across Billericay, Wickford, and central and east Basildon. This partnership has resulted in us offering additional regular sessions to support mental and physical health across the Borough.    MEN’d: Fishing Group   To support men’s mental health we have added a MEN’d fishing programme, running every Tuesday morning (from 10am) @ Northlands Park, Pitsea.     Monthly Events   Throughout October, we’re supporting you to Find  Your Active. Our Sports Zone @ the HAPPY Hub is free all month to come in and have a go. Or, you might want to try something completely different and daring.    Join us for an afternoon of rest, relaxation and digitial detox. To book simply call / message 07846 209 846.  CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES   Volunteer With Us   We couldn’t do what we do without our amazing team of volunteers! If you have some time to spare and would like to make a difference, why not join our expanding team and help us transform lives? Whether, it’s ad hoc and supporting our events, or regular couple of hours a week, or, if your looking to find a passion and improve your skills we have something for everyone, ranging from customer service, catering, youth work, physical activity and therapeutic, if you would like more information please contact our Volunteer Manager, Jude on 07429 695605 volunteer@motivated-minds.co.uk

Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources   Action for Happiness Website    Happiful Magazine – monthly editions to read online. Full of helpful Happiful hacks to positivity and wellness and inspiring life stories. Also available to buy in your local newsagent or by subscription on the website.    Happiful Website   SUPPORT US   There are many ways to support us, as a non profit any money that we make goes straight back into supporting our customers providing the best service possible.If you can support us in any way possible then we would greatly appreciate it, it really does make a difference! Please click on the links below for more details Local Giving Easy Fundraising HAPPY Hub Shop   CAN YOU HELP? Bikes to Fix/Donate Our MEN’D programme entails our groups fixing bikes which are either returned to customers or donated to us, which are then sold in our shop at the HAPPY Hub. If you have or know of anyone that needs a service on their bikes, or have bikes they wish to donate to us, then please call into the Hub or contact us active@motivated-minds.co.uk  FAQ… What do Motivated Minds do? As a lifelong mental health and wellbeing provider we deliver a range of solutions in the community, in schools, and with businesses.  Do you just work in Basildon? No, we can work anywhere.  Where’s the HAPPY Hub? Our one-stop-wellness-shop is in Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AE (next to Asda) When is the HAPPY Hub open? Monday:  10.00 am – 5:00 pm (closed bank holidays) Tuesday: 10.00 am- 5.30 pm Wednesday to Saturday:  10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday:   CLOSED How can I find out more about Motivated Minds and the HAPPY Hub, and see updates? Why not join our Facebook and Instagram or Twitter pages or you can look on our website. How can I support Motivated Minds?  We always appreciate volunteers to help us in varies roles or at events.  Or if you are taking part in a sponsored event – think of our charity for your cause. Give us a call for any queries.