CCN Easton Paston Wellbeing

16/01/2023

13/10/2022

This Sunday is World Food Day 🍏🥦🍅🥐🍞🥟

For those who are struggling to afford food, The Feed has opened a Social Supermarket in Norwich. They offer a wide range of affordable groceries at a lower cost than many other supermarkets. Including, free fruit & veg, bakery items and toiletries.

Any Norwich resident struggling to afford enough food can become a member for free.

Check out the link below for info on becoming a member or for more information on donating-

https://thefeed.org.uk/our-

If you are struggling to afford food you are also welcome to visit the Wellbeing Zone/Advice Shop to pick up food bank vouchers via The Trussell Trust. More info is in the link below-

https://www.trusselltrust.org/

10/10/2022

Do you ever look at yourself and think 'I'm not good enough'?

Nowadays, with society and social media we can often get washed up in comparing ourselves to others and how we think we ought to be.

It's important to remind ourselves that we are enough and it's ok to stand out.

Here are some tips from on acceptance and being comfortable with who you are

https://actionforhappiness.org/10-keys/acceptance

05/10/2022

Have you heard of ?🌞🌻

have started to raise awareness of young peoples' mental health problems.

The latest NHS figures show that 420,000 young people are now being treated for mental health problems every month.

To take part, all you need to do is wear something yellow on World Mental Health Day (the 10th of October 2022) and spread the word! You are also welcome to donate to YoungMinds via the link below-

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/support-us/fundraising/sign-up-to-helloyellow/?utm_source=eshot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=helloyellow2022&utm_content=acquisition4b_cold

Let's raise awareness of mental health together!

03/10/2022

Rise and shine 🌞 Welcome to your second month at CCN, Easton and Paston. We hope you are finding your feet and making lots of new friends 😊

If you're someone who struggles with getting up in the morning, we hope this morning routine bingo will give you a hand!

26/09/2022

Coming to college is a great opportunity to meet new people and make friends 🤝

Building relationships and having connections with others can have a positive impact on your health and happiness! 😁 .. Just take a look at all the benefits boasts below

https://actionforhappiness.org/10-keys/relating

If you are someone who finds it difficult to make new friends, here are some top tips to get you started ✏️

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/friends-relationships-sex/friends/top-tips-making-friends/

NHS Wellbeing runs social events around Norwich as well as virtually for anyone to join. Take a look at their range of activities and dates below 🌳

https://www.wellbeingnands.co.uk/norfolk/community-development-team/social-events/

12/09/2022

Everyone has moments when they feel like things are rough and the end is far out of sight. However, what we forget is that these experiences help us learn and grow stronger. The ability to cope when obstacles are thrown our way can be built on, and after time, things that mattered to us a great deal will no longer seem so significant 🌄

These are some tips from on building resilience:

https://actionforhappiness.org/10-keys/resilience

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08/09/2022

Why Pay?🤔

Who doesn't like a freebee? Head over to the Wellbeing Zone or Student Union to pick up free sanitary and sexual health items today 🙋

We have a wide selection of products - follow the link below to find out more!

https://studentccnac.sharepoint.com/sites/CCN-StudentServices/SitePages/Free-sanitary-products-for-students.aspx

07/09/2022

Did you know, the college gives out free sanitary and sexual health products?

Head over to the Wellbeing Zone or Student Union to pick some today 🙋

We have a wide selection of products - follow the link below to find out more!

https://studentccnac.sharepoint.com/sites/CCN-StudentServices/SitePages/Free-sanitary-products-for-students.aspx

You can also help yourself to our ✨letters of kindness✨ in the Wellbeing Zone 📃✏️ they may be just what you need if you're having a hard day

05/09/2022

Come and visit our library at Ipswich Road! 📚

05/09/2022

Good morning and welcome to your first week at City College Norwich!🥳🏫💼

Starting college for the first time or returning after a long break can be a daunting experience. If you are feeling anxious, you are not alone!

Here are some pages and apps that you may find useful to relieve that worry:

https://www.thecalmzone.net/guides/anxiety
https://www.wysa.io/meet-wysa
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81280926
https://www.jindoblu.com/antistress-relaxation-toys/

29/08/2022

Summer is nearly over! We hope you're all looking forward to starting a fresh new year at CCN ✨

With just one week to go until college begins, we thought it would be helpful to give you some tips on getting your sleep schedules back on track. ☁️

Check out these tips by YoungMinds (including a link to their page about sleeping problems):
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-struggling-to-sleep/

Here is a brilliant sleep journal by Calm, that you can download and use for free!
https://support.calm.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002773093-Calm-Journals

We encourage you to get in contact with the college wellbeing team if you are struggling with your wellbeing. They can be contacted via the following email for support wellbeing@ccn.ac.uk.

On the city college site, we have a Wellbeing Zone area available for our students to use during term times. This area is located towards the back of the library and offers a quiet place to sit as well as a number of useful resources.