Readers response: What is something that has drastically improved your mental health?
We asked our readers to share their daily rituals that make all the difference to their mental health. Here's what they said.
Rhonda Searle - Walking in the bush or along the beach.
Jo Balland - A cleaning lady 90 minutes a fortnight that is part of my aged care package. It’s such a relief.
Jules Higginson - Caring for 18 rescued cats!
Jill McNee - Leaving a toxic environment called work.
Maureen James Barlow - A big social circle, a great boyfriend and getting away into the bush with my dogs in my camper-van.
Jan Vickers - Being myself and not caring what others thought.
Ken Bottrell - Meditation and moving away from toxic people.
Christine Van Poppel - Moving out of the city and back to the countryside.
Marlene Hassett - Adopting my greyhound.
Rory Semple - Eat better, no take out, being active and away from sitting at a desk.
David Taylor - Seventies music!
Janice Ann Jensen - Doing crossword puzzles and line dancing.
Di Riddell - Staying connected with friends.
Susan Rough - Playing lawn bowls.
Marlene Paskov - Gardening.
Lois Collins - Not having to host Christmas anymore and always having a dog or two around.
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