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According to the NHS, money worries can lead to:
This week is World Wellbeing Week (24-30 June), the perfect time to think about small changes you could make to improve your financial fitness, and your mental and physical health, to improve your wellbeing. Here are some tips on how you can do that.
Refamiliarize yourself with your pension
Register or log into your free myRPS account to see your current savings, access all your important pension documents and more. Learn all about the benefits of your membership here.
Use your planning tools
Use the Retirement Budgeting Calculator to guide you on how much you need to save for your desired future. This considers things like how many club memberships you’d like, holidays per year, and where you plan on living.
Use the MoneyFit tool
This tool makes managing your money easier, tailoring hints and tips to your particular circumstances, to help you take control of your finances. You can find the MoneyFit tool in the ‘Planning for the future’ section when you log into your account.
Practise being mindful and present
Take a mindful walk, paying close attention to your senses and the wildlife around you.
Replenish your energy
By eating nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, and finding some time to relax.
Connect with loved ones
Spending time with people you love boosts your oxytocin levels (the feel-good hormone), making you feel more connected and refreshed, particularly if you’ve had a stressful time. Been thinking of calling someone for a while? Use this week as an opportunity to reconnect.
Do more of what makes you feel good
It could be gardening, painting or reading a good novel. Make more time for what you love this week.
If you need some extra support…
Visit The Railway Benefit Fund, a charity that aims to improve the lives of rail employees and their families, by providing customised support.
Visit MoneyHelper to get free, impartial advice on your pension and finances.
If you need a bit of emotional support or just a friendly chat, call the Samaritans on 116123.
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