A special inquiry into the long-term impact the accelerated reliance on digital technology over the Covid-19 pandemic may have to our well-being suggests we need to plan for a ‘hybrid world’ (UK Parliament, 2021). This future embraces the flexibility of virtual and face-to-face work, communication and connection and the benefits both can bring – itContinue reading “Are you ready for a hybrid world?”
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Loneliness Runs “Like a Dark Thread”
Loneliness is a complex emotion – and although it’s likely that we have or will feel lonely at some point in life, our experiences of loneliness are personal to us. The post below is the second by Henny Syers, an experienced educator and positive psychology practitioner who is passionate about social change and the importance ofContinue reading “Loneliness Runs “Like a Dark Thread””
Loneliness Matters
Loneliness is a complex emotion – and although it’s likely that we have or will feel lonely at some point in life, our experiences of loneliness are personal to us. The post below was written by Henny Syers, an experienced educator and positive psychology practitioner based in Bali. Like all of us, Henny has beenContinue reading “Loneliness Matters”
Can pets boost our happiness?
Happify has some great infographics, this one on the impact pets can have on our happiness and well-being says it all…
Forgiveness
Forgiveness isn’t approving what happened. It’s choosing to rise above it. Robin Sharma Making the decision to forgive is a deliberate choice. We don’t have to forgive someone who has e.g. betrayed or upset us – however many of us choose to do this. Of course, the more we feel wronged, the harder it isContinue reading “Forgiveness”
Johari Window
The Johari Window is a psychological tool developed by Luft & Ingham (1955) which helps us develop self-awareness, better understand how others perceive us and how we present ourselves to the world. The four paned window suggests that there are things which we know and things that we do not know about ourselves. There areContinue reading “Johari Window”
Friends and Family
This simple activity is one that I found particularly useful during the last few months when many of us have been separated from family and friends. Birthdays and other occasions that would normally be a great social opportunity have been and gone and it’s not been easy to see loved ones or send a cardContinue reading “Friends and Family”
Movement and Exercise
Movement and exercise have long been recognised as beneficial to our physical health, reducing the risk of developing diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and improving the quality of our sleep. Physical activity is also key to tackling obesity – helping us lose weight, tone, strengthen and develop a healthy physique. Movement and exercise canContinue reading “Movement and Exercise”
Little Boosts
This is a simple and easy opportunity to enhance positive emotions, connection and show appreciation and kindness towards people you care about. It can be used as a one-off activity or over the course of a week. If you find it successful you can revisit it and try it with someone new! Equipment Post itContinue reading “Little Boosts”
