Taking notice of the world around you is one of the ‘five ways to wellbeing’ *
Taking notice and being aware of the world around you enhances your understanding and helps to reaffirm your values and what matters to you – recognise, appreciate, savour and reflect on everyday moments. Examples of taking notice may include:
- Noticing the beauty of nature
- Recording your thoughts and feelings
- Appreciating a piece of art, culture or architecture
- Valuing time spent with others
- Savouring something you really enjoy e.g. food, sport or a special occasion
Suggestions for things to ‘take notice’ of and appreciate in St Helens include:
- Billinge Hill
- Carr Mill Dam
- Citadel Arts Centre
- Dream
- Godfrey Pilkington Art Gallery
- Haydock Park
- Inglenook Lavender Farm
- Langtree Park (Home of Saints RLFC)
- Mash Gallery
- Northwest Museum of Road Transport
- St Helens Theatre Royal
- World of Glass
There are also many fine parks, pubs/restaurants, golf courses, listed buildings and areas of natural beauty to explore – check out www.visitsthelens.com for further information.
* source: Foresight Project Mental Capacity and Wellbeing (2008)