From the triumphant blazing colours to the crunch underfoot on a countryside walk, autumn is arguably one of the best seasons.
Whatever 2020 has looked like for you, why not make this autumn your best yet. Whether you have the itch to learn a new skill, or want to give back to your community, there are plenty of ways you can embrace this beautiful season to its fullest – and improve your mental health at the same time.
Take a look at some ideas below…
1. Learn how to knit and decrease your heart rate
With the temperature drawing in, there’s no better time to get cosy inside and teach yourself a new skill. Whether it’s drawing, painting, calligraphy or making your own eco-friendly soap, there are plenty of hobbies to help improve your mental wellbeing and get your creative juices flowing.
Knitting has long been praised for its mental health benefits, but did you know that a recent study has found knitting to be the most relaxing hobby of all, thanks to its ability to decrease the average heart rate by 18.75%? It makes us want to take a deep, slow breath just reading that…
