Throughout history individuals have ventured far and wide on spiritual or religious journeys to ‘step out’ of themselves and connect with something bigger.
What is it about the great outdoors that specifically helps us (re)discover ourselves?
Illustrated by Aryadevi Bhargavaraman Continue reading Nurtured by Nature: How the Great Outdoors can Help us Find Ourselves
The benefits of nature for our mental wellbeing are well founded. When it comes to the exploring the great outdoors, it’s tough to beat a hike to a mountain summit.
How about 282 of them?
We chat to David Lever – one of just 6000 ‘Munroists’ – who tells of his 52-year journey traversing spectacular landscapes and challenging environments, summiting all 282 Munros – Scottish mountains that each exceed 3000ft in height. Continue reading Mind Over Munros: Journey of 282 Summits
Doodling was previously considered a bit of a useless activity. Less mindful, more mindless.
However, these days the benefit of creativity is well founded, and doodling is finally getting the recognition it deserves as a powerful way to wellbeing.
Illustrated with digital doodles by Troy Headrick Continue reading Free-Draw and Feel-Good : Doodling is Good for you
Superheroes captivate us for a number of reasons – not least their relatability as flawed individuals trying to do the right thing. But our similarities don’t stop there. Thanks to our brains, we have far more in common with these powerful characters than we realise.
Here are 5 ways your brain makes you a real-life superhero.
Body painting by Jenni @PaintForPurpose. Model: Nico Continue reading 5 Ways Your Brain Makes You a Real-Life Superhero
One year ago, Jess’s life changed dramatically from a life she wasn’t happy with, to a life in which she followed her dreams. Read on to find out how she did it, and why she thinks you should do it to. Illustrated by Jen Lee Continue reading I Chased My Dreams and So Can You
International Women’s Day may be over, but our spirit, individuality and strength is here to stay. Written and illustrated by Bonnie Ross of The Bonnie Creative Continue reading International Women’s Day: We Wondrous Women Must Embrace Who We Are
“When life gives you lemons – make lemonade”. But what if life gives you lemons, and this time you can’t make lemonade?
Perhaps you’ve been given so many lemons recently your tools can’t cope with the volume of lemons. You don’t have enough juicers, you don’t have enough energy, and before you know it you’ve crumbled on the kitchen floor, just wishing the lemons would stop. Here are 5 things to remember when life gives you too many lemons. Illustrated by Louise Beryl. Continue reading 5 Things to Remember if You’re Having a Rough Time
When it comes to activities that improve our wellbeing, it doesn’t get much better than decorating cakes.
This activity is creative (which stimulates our imagination), meditative (which helps us focus and de-stress) and can be collaborative (especially great if you have kids).
Most importantly though, you get to eat something delicious afterwards.
Continue reading Mindfulness Activity – Bake and Make: Sugar Rose cake toppers by the Little Cherry Cake Company
Sometimes life can be challenging.
When we’re feeling low, it can be difficult to know how to lift our moods.
Here are 15 things we can do right now to aid our recovery and give ourselves the boost we need Continue reading 15 Simple Things You Can Do To Feel Better Right Now
This Valentines Day, why not try something different?
Why not date yourself?
A personal short story by Bree Hodge, illustrated by Jen Lee. Continue reading Date Yourself
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