Wellbeing in action Archives - Page 5 of 8

By Alan Heeks on 5th June 2017

Seven principles for Natural Happiness

We have too much to learn from observing nature which can help us to nourish our sense of resilience and wellbeing. As highlighted in a previous guest post for NOW, there are seven principles forming the basis of his book

Your wellbeing - Nature

By The Wildlife Trusts on 1st June 2017

Sunshine for the Soul: 30 Days Wild Benefits Health and Wellbeing

This is a guest post by The Wildlife Trusts about their annual challenge: 30 Days Wild.This post is also relevant to this year’s World Environment Day on 5th June, which is based on the theme “I’m With Nature”, encouraging people

Our world - Kindness

By Larch Maxey on 18th March 2017

International Day of Happiness: Away From Loneliness and Towards Wellbeing

On 20th March each year, the Network of Wellbeing (NOW) joins many organisations and individuals around the world celebrating International Day of Happiness (IDoH). As part of this year’s IDoH celebrations, NOW’s Larch Maxey reflects on the relationships between loneliness, happiness

Your wellbeing - Creativity

By Gina Scholer on 17th March 2017

Write Yourself Happy for International Day of Happiness

The German Ministry of Happiness and Wellbeing offers a creative view on the wide field of happiness and wellbeing. As Minister of Happiness, I involve the community by playfully visualising insights and facts from happiness research and positive psychology, through

Your wellbeing - Creativity

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 wellbeing - Happiness

By HappyActs on 1st March 2017

Happy Acts: Help to Make the World a Happier Place

Live Happy is thrilled to announce its fourth annual #HappyActs campaign! During the entire month of March, in honor of the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness, we will be sharing #HappyActs—small, simple actions you can perform to spread kindness, fun and joy

Our world - Kindness

By Tea with Strangers on 22nd February 2017

Tea With Strangers: Breaking Down Barriers through Conversation

We’re more “connected” than ever before, but we’re also more alone. Loneliness and a sense of isolation are just two by-products of living in an age where we’re more likely to be staring at our phones than smiling at each

Our community - 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 community - Wellbeing Together

By Kavi Jarrott on 8th February 2017

Human Kind Stories: Everyday People Working Towards a Better World

I, like many others, grew up with the belief that, “I can’t do that; I’m not good enough”. Over the years I’ve met so many amazing entrepreneurs and activists in the social change space who have experienced these same doubts,

Your wellbeing - Nature

By Alan Heeks on 29th January 2017

Grow Your Own Happiness: The Gardener’s Way

Many of us draw on nature to nourish our wellbeing. This blog will introduce you to the Gardener’s Way: a set of approaches that show the parallels between cultivating your own wellbeing, and tending an organic garden. I’ve evolved the

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