"We may not be in the same boat, but we can help each other weather this storm" With lockdown 3.0 announced on the Isle of Man this week and restrictions continuing across UK, we wanted to share some support networks and resources that are available, for free, for anyone who may need them here on the Isle of Man or beyond.
Let's stay safe and look out for each other.
5 SIMPLE WAYS TO BOOST POSITIVE MENTAL from Mike Kewley, Island's teacher of mindfulness and meditation
Here's a short list of ways we can all actively maintain positive mental and emotional health during the next few weeks. Follow the link below to a selection of free guided practices. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. 1) Train your brain to be focussed and calm. Take 10 minutes every day and develop these two superpowers to help you navigate each moment with more awareness and less reactivity. 2) Get outside. Nature is medicine so whether you go for a run, walk or stroll, put your body into a flow-state and soak up the green and blue. 3) Take a cold shower once a day to boost your immune system and feel revitalised and clear headed. See local Wim Hoff trainer Ian Iansson for more guidance. 4) Sleep better. Use my guided body-scan practice to help you fall asleep faster and deeper. 5) Get off social media. Don't waste the whole of lockdown on your phone, real life doesn't happen online. Close your laptop and live more in your senses! Isle Listen Isle Listen is local charity dedicated to fighting stigma in mental health niche. They have put together a selection of resources and guidance available for anyone who is struggling with their mental health, as well as offering mental health and emotional health advice and support for children. Find out more here. Food Bank IOM This local charity provides crisis support in the form of REAL food for REAL people in REAL need. Emergency food parcels can be provided locally or via a drive through service. The charity also accepts food donations. Domestic Violence The risk of domestic violence has increased due to the pandemic. Here on the Island we have a charity that is ready to help if you are seeking support for you or a loved one is in need. Isle of Man Victim Support offer free and confidential support for people affected by crime, death by road traffic collisions, unusual death or domestic abuse. Manx Solidarity Fund A charitable fund that has been established last year to support Isle of Man-based businesses, charities and individuals aiming to tackle the prevention and relief of poverty. The charity offers financial grants and/or provides goods and services essential to the carrying on of daily life, the purchase of medical equipment and test kits, or other charitable purposes. The success stories include both business that lost trade due to Covid-19 and individual cases of single parents who needed financial assistance during the last lockdown. Helpout.im The goal of Helpout.im is to help members of the community who may be isolated or require assistance due to Coronavirus or the necessary measures to reduce its impact. Whether you are isolating and need help with shopping or want someone to talk to at this overwhelming times, Helpout is here for you. Personal Finance If you are affected by the recent lockdown in terms of loss of a job or regular income, IOM Gov has put together a list of resources that can help from banks to temporary measures and support schemes in place. See more here Help is at hand if you are in need of additional support or are facing financial difficulties. And finally, here is some content that brings hope for the future, connection to here and now and positivity to the uncertain world. Reasons for Hope in 2021 Why you are not ''wasting time'' in lockdown Your lockdown mental health kit Follow us on social Isle of Man Now Facebook Page , try this free yoga class and stay safe, everyone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Happy News (@thehappynewspaper)
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