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By Florence Scialom on 20th June 2016

Laughter is the Best Medicine (and Mindfulness can be Pretty Powerful too!)

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

Our world - Beyond Growth

By Roger Higman on 14th June 2016

Putting Wellbeing at the Heart of Policy: Lessons from Bhutan and Ecuador

By Roger Higman, NOW Director Photo on right shared via Gross National Happiness Centre, Bhutan A commitment to wellbeing is central to the development strategies of both Bhutan and Ecuador, despite their very different cultures and histories, suggested presentations at

Your wellbeing - Nature

By The Wildlife Trusts on 13th June 2016

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with #30DaysWild

30 Days Wild is a campaign running throughout June encouraging people to do something wild every day for thirty days. No matter where you live – from an urban jungle to a windswept mountain – wildlife and wild places are all

Your wellbeing - Nature

By NOW on 9th June 2016

Coming Together to Celebrate World Environment Day

The environment is central to our wellbeing in so many ways; from the health benefits of connecting with nature, to the natural resources that sustain our lives. That is why here at the Network of Wellbeing we decided to mark World

Your wellbeing - Nature

By NOW on 3rd June 2016

Monty Don on the Nurturing Power of the Soil

“For most of my life I’ve relied upon the soil to nurture me as much as I nurture the soil and grow plants” – well-known broadcaster and gardener Monty Don shares his views on connecting with the earth. Creating real

Your wellbeing - Nature

By NOW on 2nd June 2016

Nature is an Inseparable Part of Who We Are

Mac Macartney is an author and speaker on values-based leadership. Over a period of twenty years he was mentored by a group of Native Americans, which has deeply influenced his worldview and informs his work with everyone from corporates to

By networkofwellbeing on 2nd June 2016

An Interview with Mac Macartney – Public Speaker, Author and Embercombe Founder

Mac Macartney is an author and speaker on values-based leadership. Over a period of twenty years he was mentored by a group of Native Americans, which has deeply influenced his worldview and informs his work with everyone from corporates to

Your wellbeing - Nature

By Karen Liebenguth on 1st June 2016

Connecting with Green Space – It’s Good For Us and For Our Green Spaces

Guest post by Karen Liebenguth, Green Space Coaching & Mindfulness Training. This post is part of NOW’s series of blog posts and videos for World Environment Day. “A good walk puts things right,” as my friend Jane once said after a

Your wellbeing - Nature

By NOW on 31st May 2016

How will you Grow, Share and Care this World Environment Day?

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make” – Jane Goodall We are

Your wellbeing - Health

By Jennifer Scott on 19th May 2016

How to Boost Your Mental Health

The general rules for improving your physical health are generally pretty straight-forward: eat right, exercise, and drink plenty of water. But what happens when you fall into a mental funk and can’t seem to pull yourself out of it? Whether

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