How do we tell if a brand is ethical or even more than that: actually kind?
2020 is challenging indeed, but if we all start reflecting, looking deeper under the surface of our individual experiences, biases and systems, I am sure we will find a way to move gently but steadily towards individual and collective change.
Check out our interview with Dr Dominique Thompson – a GP, young people’s mental health expert, TEDx speaker, author and educator.
Many of my clients ask me about more critical view, facts and trusted research about the digital wellbeing of young people so today I would like to share a quick few notes…
…and reflecting on kindness. It’s lovely that the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week was kindness – we need it so much at the moment. I sense that kindness is finally becoming fashionable, which is a good thing. Especially as we reconnect with our selves, our families and homes and our local communities. And as we unite globally in those challenging times of the pandemic. Being kind is …
I would like to recommend a virtual conference I have attended over the weekend because it is a prime example of how to get a virtual event right.
I read a lot of tips on working and resting after work. We hear loads about a perfect morning or evening routine too. However, to me, personally, the most essential aspect of work from home was learning to transition between different types of activities at home, especially managing subtle changes in activities. Not a lot of focus is placed on those seemingly short moments in the day – sitting down …
At the moment, in the midst of the Coronavirus-enforced lockdown, the sites and apps to support mental health and wellbeing are more relevant than ever. Here are five of the best…
The Coronavirus-enforced lockdown presents a really difficult challenge for our individual and collective mental health. Being isolated in this way stops us from doing a lot of the things that keep us well, like being physically connected to friends, hobbies and the outdoors – and this withdrawal can exacerbate feelings of anxiety, loneliness and low mood.
Many of us will now be spending a significant amount of time in front of screens and will have reverted to digital alternatives in an attempt to retain some sense of normality. Such an increase in online activity in itself comes with its own impact on our wellbeing, so here are some ideas and tips for keeping ‘well’ online and managing our digital usage sensibly throughout this weird time
Here is a quick list of light Zoom recordings just to remind you all that we can use this technology to connect, work but also to relax. Enjoy, here are my personal favourites.