Florence Scialom, Author at Network of Wellbeing

By Florence Scialom on 6th March 2017

#Happy Haiku: Getting Creative for International Day of Happiness

The General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 20th March as International Day of Happiness (IDH) in order to recognize, “the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world”. To celebrate

Your community - Inspiring Projects

By Florence Scialom on 14th February 2017

Announcing Latest Totnes Wellbeing Fund Recipients

The Totnes Wellbeing Fund aims to support individuals and community groups in and around Totnes (Devon, UK), offering small seed grants to help turn great ideas to boost wellbeing into reality. NOW is delighted to announce two of the latest

Our world - Wellbeing Together

By Florence Scialom on 26th January 2017

Can Happiness Change the World? Three Lessons from Bhutan

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing” – Arundhati Roy. Those powerful words from author Arundhati Roy have often inspired me, because they remind me that many people

Your community - Inspiring Projects

By Florence Scialom on 1st August 2016

Sunday Assembly: Unleashing the Power and Goodness of Communities

“Why do we exist? Life is short, it is brilliant, it is sometimes tough – we build communities that help everyone live life as fully as possible” – Sunday Assembly website. The Sunday Assembly was started by Sanderson Jones and

Your wellbeing - Happiness

By Florence Scialom on 20th June 2016

Laughter is the Best Medicine (and Mindfulness can be…

At it’s best, humour can shine a light on dark issues and open up spaces for conversations that would not otherwise be possible. I was reminded of this while listening to Ruby Wax at an Action for Happiness event. Ruby

Your community - Inspiring Projects

By Florence Scialom on 27th April 2016

Mindfulness Made Social: Humming in Harmony

In this post Florence Scialom and Oliver Ayyildiz of the Network of Wellbeing (NOW) interview Sergio Lopez Figueroa, founder of Big Bang Lab, about how his perspective on wellbeing informs his work on a project called Humming in Harmony (HiH).

Your wellbeing - Happiness

By Florence Scialom on 17th March 2016

International Day of Happiness: Do Good, Feel Good

Gretchen Rubin is one of the most thought-provoking and influential writers on habits and happiness. She is the author of instant bestsellers, including The Happiness Project and Happier at Home, and her latest book – Better than Before – is about

Your wellbeing - Happiness

By Florence Scialom on 1st February 2016

Living Well: Exploring Routes towards Happiness and Wellbeing

In this interview, NOW’s Florence Scialom speaks with Stuart Hodgson, an inspiring graphic designer who uses his skills to make videos and visual material to raise awareness on wellbeing, through projects such as Live Better. Florence asks Stuart about his work

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