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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 happiness is connected with the wellbeing of other people and the natural world. If we make choices that acknowledge this interdependence it can result in a deeper, longer lasting happiness. The below ideas share how we can all create more
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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