The joys of January-beating the blues

Dance your way to happiness

What’s happening in youth health in Sphere17 this month??

Ok so it’s January, back to school, homework-yuk and cold winter evenings, so how to beat the blues?

Here’s a few tips;

Go nutty- ha!! Eat plenty of nuts and seeds, they’re proven to help make you happier.

Go fishing-ok maybe not, but fish especially oily fish is great for lifting your mood. So if you like tuna and pasta bake load up!. See » click! for some easy recipes
Don’t forget to eat your greens, bring some colour onto your plate!

Do your best to avoid the flu and colds
How?? By washing your hands properly. This stops the spread of germs. If you’re feeling under the weather, wrap up when going out, avoid crowded areas and always use a tissue when sneezing or coughing. This helps prevent the spread of colds and flu’s

Always eat breakie!
This stops your blood sugar dropping. Low blood sugars make you moody and makes you feel tired. Try cereal with warm milk, or be like the bears and try a good old bowl of porridge with honey –yum believe me

Dance your way to happiness!
Exercise and sleep are the key to a happy life. Make sure you get at least 60 mins of activity most days of the week. Dancing, walking, running, football or what ever you like. Have a look at Beyonce “Single Ladies” video, » click! she looks happy!!
Get enough sleep. Try and go to bed and get up at same time. Lack of sleep makes you a cranky head and you have very little energy during the day.

Most importantly SOCIALISING
What’s better than a chat and chill out with your pals, so why don’t you drop in to Sphere 17. Every Friday 4:30 -5:30 it’s “My Space” where you can chill and have a game of pool or watch some TV. You might make some new pals or just catch up.

Things that are happening in Sphere 17:

Find out about what’s good to eat and drink-see what’s really in your Coca-Cola

Hand washing challenge- see what germs live on your skin and how they spread

Pump it up- work out with DVD, fitness challenge