Feel Your Personal Best

Along with our partners at SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) and Public Health Scotland we have developed a campaign, to share the benefits of physical activity and help you to Feel Your Personal Best. 

Physical activity is central to good mental health and wellbeing, and small changes – like a daily walk with a friend –can lift your mood. Everyone deserves to feel the mental and physical benefits of physical activity, so SAMH, Public Health Scotland and sportscotland are working together to help you #FeelYourPersonalBest.

By finding ways to fit activity into your day, whether that's when you’re out and about, at work, at home or at the shops you will feel a difference in your mood and energy levels. A walk at lunchtime, a jog in your local area, an exercise class or a competitive match - whatever you do it's about making time for you to move more, so you can #FeelYourPersonalBest.

Find out what makes others feel their personal best

Ross' story

Ross has three key tips that help him to feel his personal best when the temperature drops and the days are short.

Catriona's story

Jog leader Catriona shares the challenges of running in the winter, and the benefits of being part of a running group.

Sofiia and Halyna's story

"We have been very welcomed, and it helps lift my spirits and puts a smile back on my face."

Anas' story

"I wouldn’t have been able to get through everything if it wasn’t for Football."

Sharon's story

"I love how I feel after running. My confidence grows and I feel so much more positive."

Jeff's story

“When walking, my mood changes and positives come from it.”

Rachelle's story

Taekwondo has helped Rachelle through difficult times

Alan's story

“Sport made my mental health better, my home life better and saved me from losing my family.”

Colin's story

Putting on the running shoes has helped Colin find his way through dark times.

Sean's story

Struggling with his mental health during lockdown, Sean began to open up to his friends when hillwalking.

Joanne's story

With a full-time job, a family to provide for and struggling with stress, Joanne turned to a running group to support her wellbeing.

Stephanie's story

Having struggled with depression and anxiety for many years, Stephanie shares her passion for hillwalking and Munro bagging.

Does exercise or taking part in sport help you to #FeelYourPersonalBest?

Retweet/share the #FeelYourPersonalBest social posts from sportscotland, SAMH and Public Health Scotland.
Share your own social media posts using #FeelYourPersonalBest – assets and suggested text available in the partner toolkit.
Let us know what helps you to #FeelYourPersonalBest - whether it’s getting out for a walk or being on the pitch with your teammates, we’re keen to show the many different ways to enjoy the benefits of physical activity. You could share this on your own social media, or get in touch if you’d like to tell your story in a video or case study.