Backed by research and shaped for everyday Irish life.
Sometimes, a few small shifts in your day can have a big impact on your mental wellbeing. These 5 steps are simple, practical, and powerful — and they’re woven into everything we do at Weighless Wonders.
1. Connect with Others 🤝
Chatting with a friend over a cuppa, checking in with your mam, or having the craic at your weekly class — meaningful connections matter.
✅ Try this:
• Share a meal with family, no phones at the table
• Ring someone you haven’t talked to in a while
• Have a proper chat with a colleague over lunch
• Join a local group or class – like ours!
• Offer a neighbour a hand or a listening ear
🚫 Avoid: relying only on texts and social media – nothing beats a real conversation.
2. Be Active 🏃♀️
Moving your body, even just a brisk walk in the fresh air, can lift your mood and clear your head.
✅ Try this:
• Walk in your local park or along the coast
• Join a dance, yoga, or Pilates class
• Stretch while the kettle boils
• Use active travel – walk or cycle when you can
🚫 Don’t worry about the gym or being perfect – just move in a way that feels good for you.
3. Learn Something New 📚
Trying something different keeps the mind sharp and gives you a sense of purpose.
✅ Try this:
• Learn a new recipe (we’ve got loads in our app!)
• Take on a new role at work or in your community
• Try painting, knitting, gardening – whatever sparks curiosity
• Take a class at your local ETB or online
🚫 You don’t need exams or pressure – it’s all about enjoying the process.
4. Give Back 💚
Being kind – to others or yourself – lifts everyone up.
✅ Try this:
• Surprise someone with a kind message
• Volunteer your time or share your skills
• Help out a friend with a job or project
• Listen without jumping in to fix
🚫 Don’t underestimate the power of small gestures – they matter.
5. Be Present 🌿
Slow down. Take a breath. Tune in. Mindfulness is just about noticing what’s happening, right here, right now.
✅ Try this:
• Sip your tea and really taste it
• Pause before reacting in a stressful moment
• Walk outside and notice the sounds, smells, and colours
• Use our journal prompts in the NutriVerse app
🚫 No need to “empty your mind” – just notice. That’s enough.
Your health journey isn’t just about what you eat – it’s about how you live, feel, and connect. These five steps are built into our 10-week Transform Your Health programme and the NutriVerse app — because your wellbeing deserves a full circle approach.
