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By NOW on 17th January 2019

Learn, Connect, Share: Network of Wellbeing Plans for 2019

Find out how NOW will be supporting people and communities to learn, connect and share this year. In 2018 the Network of Wellbeing (NOW) ran a range of activities to support and raise awareness on the importance of wellbeing; for ourselves

Our world - Healthy Planet

By Mirella Ferraz on 13th December 2018

Ways to Have a More Meaningful and Sustainable Festive Season

It’s that time of year again; the Festive season is now upon us. Some people truly love this time of year, while others can find it stressful. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, we’d like to share some suggestions with

Your wellbeing - Creativity

By Juliet Hancock on 13th December 2018

‘Stand by Me’: The Wellbeing Benefits of Making Music Together

Music has the power to create a profound impact in different forms and settings, breaking down traditional and cultural barriers. This post explores the power of music and singing to bring people together. With the Festive season coming up, this

Your community - Inspiring Projects

By Mirella Ferraz on 7th December 2018

ShareFest brings people together to share, repair, swap and make

In partnership with Shareable and the Share Shed – A Library of Things, the Network of Wellbeing hosted the first ShareFest Totnes, in the south of England, which brought together over 800 people to celebrate sharing, repairing, swapping and making. This

Our world - Ideas & Analysis

By Florence Scialom on 5th December 2018

Buy Less, Share More: How the Real Sharing Economy Improves Wellbeing

The most pressing challenges facing us today – including wealth inequality, climate resilience, technology addiction, and social isolation – have the potential to be mitigated by improving the ways that we share resources with each other. Learn more with Tom

Our world - Wellbeing Together

By Florence Scialom on 28th November 2018

Join Our Team: Communications Manager (Maternity Cover) Vacancy

Please note: The deadline for applications for this role has now passed. Are you passionate about promoting wellbeing far and wide? Would you like to work as part of our small, active team as our Communications Manager? If so, then we’d

Your wellbeing - Happiness

By Crystal Hampton on 28th November 2018

Healthy Habits for Women in Recovery to Achieve Happiness

Sharing healthy habits can help us deal with the pressures of modern living. In today’s society the demands and expectations on women to have and do it all often feel unattainable. This can leave many of us exhausted, feeling depressed,

Your community - Kindness & Belonging

By Carnegie UK Trust on 13th November 2018

The Meaning of Kindness

Be a kindness rebel: In this post Ben Thurman, Policy and Development Officer at Carnegie UK Trust, explores kindness as a disruptive and transformative concept. A month ago, at a meeting of our Kindness in North Ayrshire network, an anonymous post-it encouraged

Your wellbeing - Creativity Your wellbeing - Nature

By Dr. Samantha Walton on 9th November 2018

What Does Literature Tell Us About Nature and Wellbeing?

Nature, wellbeing and literature have always been connected for me. My childhood memories of discovering the natural world are entangled with the fictional worlds that I was also exploring: the landscapes of Wind in the Willows, The Famous Five and

Your wellbeing - Health

By Florence Scialom on 29th October 2018

Taking a Compassionate Approach to Mental Health

We need to discover new, more liberating stories around our own and each others mental distress – it can be hard being human, and deep compassion for ourselves and others is needed. This video shares a discussion with Andy Bradley

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