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By NOW on 15th August 2016

Education and Wellbeing Series, in Partnership with #Teacher5adayslowchat

Education is vital for wellbeing; it is not simply about preparing for a job, but is a preparation for life. Plus, as we all know, learning can be a life-long adventure that does not stop once you leave school. Here

Our world - Beyond Growth

By Karen Jeffrey on 20th July 2016

Happy Planet Index 2016: Measuring Sustainable Wellbeing

Guest post by Karen Jeffrey, the New Economics Foundation (nef) The 2016 Happy Planet Index (HPI) results are in. For the fourth time, the New Economics Foundation (nef) have ranked countries all over the world based on how efficiently their

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 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

Your wellbeing - Health

By Mental Health Foundation on 17th May 2016

Relationships: The Forgotten Foundation of Mental Health

After looking at the global body of evidence, the Mental Health Foundation found striking evidence showing the impact of a lack of good relationships on our health and wellbeing could be comparable to well established risk factors such as smoking.

Our community - Wellbeing Together

By Dafydd Thomas on 11th May 2016

The Wellbeing of Future Generations Act: A Chance To Do Things Differently

Guest post by Dafydd Thomas about the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act There have been some pretty significant changes in the politics and policies in the Welsh Assembly this year – and I’m not referring to UKIP winning their first

Your wellbeing - Nature

By Karen Liebenguth on 10th May 2016

Green Space Is Good For Us: Launching Empty Office Day 2016

With growing awareness of the benefits of nature on our psychological, emotional and physical wellbeing, why aren’t we looking to integrate the outdoors more into working life? Empty Office Day calls on companies and organisations to plan quality time outdoors on

Our world - Beyond Growth

By Felipe Viveros on 18th March 2016

Implementing Gross National Happiness Globally, From the Bottom Up

By Nima Tshering and Felipe Viveros, Gross National Happiness Centre, Bhutan “By happiness I mean here a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind. This is not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion or a

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

Our community - Wellbeing Together

By Claudius Van Wyk on 23rd February 2016

Seven Dimensions of Holistic Wellbeing

Dr. Claudius van Wyk is an international trainer and practitioner in the theory and practice of holistic wellbeing. In this guest post, Claudius describes a model of wellbeing that he has found useful – the seven pillars of wellbeing –

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