Passage I

    Doing something for a change is good for your mental health.

    It could be a five-minute rest from cleaning your kitchen, a half-hour lunch break at work or a weekend finding somewhere new.

    A few minutes can be enough to de-stress you. Give yourself some "me time".

    Sometimes when I'm sitting on the bus, I let my thoughts fly and it really helps me.

    Taking a break may mean being very active. It may mean not doing very much at all.

    Take a deep breath…and relax. Try yoga or a deep thought, or just putting your feet up.

    Listen to your body. If you're really tired, give yourself time to sleep. Without good sleep, our mental health suffers and our concentration(专注度) goes downhill. Sometimes the world can wait.

Passage II

    What do you love doing? What activities can you lose yourself in? What did you love doing in the past?

    Enjoying yourself helps beat stress. Doing an activity you enjoy probably means you're good at it and being good at something builds up your confidence.

    Centering on a hobby like gardening or the crossword can help you forget your worries for a while and change your mood.

    I'm learning the guitar. You have to really give attention to getting it right so there's no room in my head for worries.

    It can be good to have an interest where you're not seen as someone's mom or dad, partner or employee. You're just you.

    An hour of drawing lets you express yourself creatively. A morning on the football ground gets you active and gives you the chance to meet new people.