Meditation or mindfulness is a great way to reflect and consider your own wellbeing and mental health.

Considering yourself in the present moment allows you to fully appreciate the moments of today.

Right now – think about yourself in this present time - Take in what you see, what you hear, the smells, the emotions, the triumph, and the sorrow.

This helps us to enjoy the world and allow us to get to know ourselves better.

There are many places to find out about this including NHS Mindfulness [ hyperlink NHS mindfulness http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/mindfulness.aspx ], Headspace a free 10 day guided trial on meditating [ hyperlink www.headspace.com ] and be mindful [hyperlink www.bemindful.co.uk ] which provides Information and details of local mindfulness courses and therapists.

Some good considerations to note to be mindful are: 

• Do things slowly and with consideration (e.g. savour good moments) . ... 
• Put space between things (give yourself time). ... 
• Spend at least 5 minutes each day doing nothing. ... 
• Stop worrying about the future -- focus on the present. ... 
• When you're talking to someone, be present. ... 

It is important to note that feeling yourself again, and thinking about your wellbeing will take time and there is no one size fits all and this is a list of just some ideas for you to consider.

You will have good and bad days so don’t be harsh on yourself.