When you’re navigating change or transition, even small steps can make a positive difference. Taking a moment to check in with yourself and focus on what you need today can help you feel more grounded and supported.

There’s no right or wrong way to look after yourself. What matters is finding something that supports you today. If you’re unsure where to start, the resources below may offer ideas and guidance.

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Title Description
Five Ways To Wellbeing Here you'll find 5 key tips to support you with restoring your wellbeing and getting back on track. Time to review - 5 minutes. 
How To Get To Sleep  During times of prolonged worry, it's completely normal to experience sleep disruption. Here you'll find 7 key tips on how to get a better night's sleep. Time to review - 5 minutes.
My Self-Care Plan Taking care of ourselves is more important than ever, especially when experiencing change. Making a 'Self-Care Plan' that is unique to you will help give you the tools you need to navigate times of change. Time to review - 5 minutes to read through and as much time as needed to make notes and complete your plan.
NHS Tips for Winding Down In times of challenge or change, it can be difficult to 'switch off'. This resource has 6 key tips to help you to take the time needed to 'wind down' in intermediate steps. Time to review - 5 minutes. 
Recognising The Impact of Change on Yourself and Others Change effects everybody differently. You may find that your feelings vary daily, this document helps to explain how this is normal when facing change and uncertainty. There are some tips for supporting both yourself and colleagues here. Time to review - 5 minutes.
Responding Well Through Change This resource is designed to help you to take a moment to think about how you are currently feeling and responding to changes at work. What can you control when it comes to your concerns and the impact that change is having on you and others? This document will help you to gain perspective and focus where it matters. Time to review - 5 minutes.
Soothing Breathing Exercise This exercise has 4 steps and introduces a practice called 'Soothing Rhythm Breathing'. It involves slowing down our bodies and minds by working with our breathing and can support you to feel calmer. Time to review - approx. 2 minutes to review instructional steps and approx. 5 minutes for breathing exercise.
Speaking Up and Learning From Each Other Speaking up can sometimes be difficult. If barriers are faced when speaking up, it is likely to get in the way of our ability to learn, improve and deliver great care. This resource has some ideas and tips on which routes you can take when wanting to speak up, especially as we go through change. Time to review - 5 minutes.
Three Stage Bridges Transition Model William Bridges, an Organisational Change Management Consultant, developed a model which explains human emotional transition in three stages from 'ending' into 'neutral zone' then to 'new beginnings'. This resource contains a visual illustration of the model to help you to identify what you are feeling and why as you move through the stages, ultimately supporting you to understand and recognise your response to change. Time to review -  5 to 10 minutes.
Using Imagery To Relax in the Moment This document details an excellent method to help achieve a relaxed state of body and mind. This technique can also be used to boost resilience when dealing with and experiencing change. Time to review - 5 minutes to review instructional steps and as much time as needed for exercise.
Wellbeing ABC Here, the ABC of Wellbeing is explained, summarising self-care and supporting you to ask: 'Am I OK?' and what to do if the answer is no. Time to review - 5  minutes.