We only have one body and one mind so looking after it is important. If you were given a car but it was the only car you would ever have, you would look after it, clean it, repair it and make sure it has everything it needs to run properly. This is exactly what we need to do with ourselves.

When it comes to our mind, looking after our mental health and wellbeing is crucial. The pandemic has shown how serious it is and how important it is to keep on top of it. There are things we can do to help prevent our mental health from deteriorating. One of the things you can look to do is meditation and mindful thinking. Meditation can help you manage your thoughts and help you go deeper as to process things differently so you are able to act differently and more calmly in situations that trigger you. It helps calm the storm in your head and bring back the blue skies so you can feel happier in day to day life.

Looking after your body is also important and there are lots of different ways you can do this. One of the first and most obvious is by exercising. It is something that is marketed to us a lot but it is an important one. You don’t always need a fancy gym membership or big gym equipment. There are hundreds of thousands of free workout videos on YouTube and if you don’t fancy that you can simply go out your front door and go for a walk or run around the neighbourhood. Exercising regularly is great for your health, your heart and helps you feel more energetic and live longer. Find an exercise or class that appeals to you and commit to doing it this year, you will see the benefits and rewards in no time.

Another aspect of looking after our bodies is what we eat. Our bodies use our food as fuel to help us get up and go. So giving it the right nutrients and goodness it needs is essential. There are lots of nutritionists who can give you advice on the best foods for you and your health, especially if you have any specific needs or dietary requirements. Be sure to focus on your fruits, vegetables and proteins. A great tip is to eat the rainbow, make sure your plate is colourful.

There are times in life when we may need to look after our bodies more carefully. Throughout life, we experience accidents and illnesses and making sure we are taking care of our bodies will ensure things are prolonged or are made to get worse. Accidents can be a tricky business as they can also affect your mental health if you end up out of work or struggling. Be sure to get the right support in these cases like mental health workers, help around the house from family members and a car accident lawyer to deal with the legal elements.