30-Day mental wellness challenge

It's more important than ever to take care of our mental well-being. With many of our normal self-care routines on pause, it's hard to know where to begin.

As part of CBCQuebec's "Out Of The Dark: Real Talk on Mental Health" series, we've created a 30-day Mental Wellness Challenge.Each day offers specific, attainable stepsto help you get through winter in Quebec (during a lockdown).

Bonus: You don't need to have a lot of money or free time to participate.

Find the downloadable, printable 30-day challenge here.

What CBChosts are doing to help their mental wellness

The pandemic is a difficult time for everyone, and experts say it's important to remember that there is a lot right now that is beyond our control.We asked CBC Quebec hosts about what they do to to keep their mental health in check.

Sean Henry, host of Daybreak

"Daily yoga. That's the time I have to intentionally be in the present, and nothing matters but movement".

Sabrina Marandola, host of Let's Go

"I have rediscovered my love for board games!I went back to the old-school games;the ones from my childhood. I gave half the game pieces to my nephews and we have online board game battles on the weekends. It's been a great way to reminisce while keeping a close connection to those family members we just can't hug in these times."

Alison Brunette, host of Breakaway

"Getting outside EVERY DAY. I took up jogging a few months ago. I'm terrible at it, but itfeels great to sweat, get my heart rate up and get some fresh air.I also go tobogganingwith my kids. It's exhilarating and walking up that hill is good exercise! It's also agood way to stay in touch with my inner child."

Catherine Verdon-Diamond, CBCMontreal News and Our Montreal

"I make it a point to work out at home with my hubby during the week. It clears my mind and immediately changes my mood."

Betsy Longchap, host ofEyou Dipajimoon

"I take at least half an hour to go for a walk during the day, it helpstremendously. Meditation and exercise also help when you work from home."

This story is part of the special CBC Quebec series"Out of the Dark: Real Talk on Mental Health". To see all of our coverage, click here.