10 October is World Mental Health Day
As part of the National Year of Reading, we've joined forces with Guernsey Mind to explore the powerful connection between reading and wellbeing.
Making small changes can make a big difference to your mental health. And even a few minutes of reading each day can help you feel calmer and more connected.
We've put our heads together with the team at Guernsey Mind to make the ultimate Mindful Reads book list. It's a mix of fiction and non-fiction books about wellbeing and making positive lifestyle changes, and there are also some great, uplifting fiction books too. Looks for the books with blue Guernsey mind stickers on the cover.
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Take 10 to Read
Reading has so many benefits. It can help clear your mind, bring you joy, and make you think more deeply and thoughtfully about the world. This list is a great place to start - but remember - it all counts. Studies show that reading for just 6 minutes a day can help reduce stress by up to 68%. Imagine what 10 could do!
Througout October, we're encouraging everyone to take 10 minutes to read. Find a book about something you love - be it football, music, wizards or wildlife. The best book is the one you'll want to come back to.
Pick up one of our Mindful Reads, or a comic book, graphic novel, audiobook, magazine - anything at all - and enjoy the power of reading.