In the era of tik-tok and Instagram where every motion of your finger is a gateway to another world entirely, with vast multitudes of stimulus always available within an arm’s reach, focus is something that becomes very hard to build and retain. In fact, studies have actually shown that notifications are one of the biggest... Read more
We're celebrating ten years of World Happiness Join us for the launch of the 2022 World Happiness Report where we will be releasing our 10th Anniversary Edition.
What’s Wrong With Just Being a Giver? Have you ever felt taken for granted? Ever experienced resentment towards someone that you actually love doing nice things for but they don't ever seem to reciprocate? If yes (and there are numerous more examples of the particular feeling we’re talking about), then perhaps you’re struggling with achieving... Read more
Can kindness help us be healthier as well as happier? After years in emergency medicine, Dr Kelli Harding became curious about why similar cases often had drastically different outcomes. She stumbled on a remarkable study of rabbits, where heart disease was avoided for one group looked after by a particularly kind researcher. This sparked her... Read more
ModelExpand's Culture + Diversity Series - Diversity and Inclusion Metrics: What and How to Measure Diversity, Equity and Inclusion continue to be a priority but how can organizations measure success? From creating Employee Resource Groups to implementing critical training programs, cultivating inclusive workplaces requires various dimensions, efforts and metrics. Panelists will discuss ways to Objective... Read more
Making Sense of Wellbeing - Resilience skills and strategies This twelve week course for parents/carers offers you the opportunity to explore some of the essential elements of wellbeing. Our personal and social wellbeing helps us to develop good relationships, feel connected to others and improves our resilience, empathy, and adaptability. The course includes a blend... Read more
About this event The stress and changes in our lives caused by Covid have affected our physical and mental wellbeing in many ways. Covid has also affected our way of working, and how we can be successful in our performance and careers while protecting our energy and happiness. Tayyaba will share her experience of working... Read more
Training for Doctors: Maintaining wellbeing in working with loss, death and grief About this event Doctors face a number of stresses in their work which can detrimentally affect their mental health. In recognition of the importance of promoting wellbeing among doctors, Child Bereavement UK is pleased to have been awarded a grant from BMA Giving... Read more
Measuring young people's quality of life globally! The Youth Progress Index is one of the first instruments developed to give the full story of what life is like for a young person today, independent of economic indicators. It brings together reliable, relevant data to give each country a score on how well different countries meet Basic... Read more
Simple and accessible breathing exercises, stretches, and guided meditation for all bodies, minds, and spirits. No experience necessary. About this event Human beings are not meant to be in constant fight, flight, or freeze mode. Chronic stress takes a devastating toll on our mental and physical well-being. If you are exhausted, stressed out, burnt out,... Read more
Seasonal affective disorder, sometimes referred to as seasonal depression or simply SAD, is amood disorder that primarily impacts people during the short, dark, colder days of the winterseason. Because of its unpredictability and often varying length, seasonal affective disorder canbe difficult to recognize and diagnose, even for trained physicians. As we continue to navigatethrough the... Read more
Few, if any, impactful events in history have come and gone without earning some type of titlethat is either catchy, descriptive, or both. That is certainly the case with what the economy hasbeen experiencing over the last several months, and perhaps for many more months to come:The Great Resignation. This is a play on both... Read more
Social media and its larger-than-life representations of what everyone is up to have significantly influenced the way we want to set goals. For instance, when we consume so many intimate, personal stories of unexpected success such as owning a house by the age of 25, having a 6 figure starting salary, or when we watch... Read more
Join us for a special event with author Jon Yates to learn how we can overcome our divisions to create a happier and less polarised society. About this event How can we heal our divisions and find ways to thrive together? Our society feels increasingly polarised these days. In the online world, anonymous rants stoke... Read more
Join us for a special event with Professor Modupe Akinola about rethinking stress and how you can develop a positive "stress mindset". About this event How can we reframe stress for ourselves and others? Stress in an inevitable part of life and the events of the last two years have been particularly stressful for many... Read more
The Desautels Wellness Talks is a series where we will explore Health and Wellness topics that impact all of our lives. About this event Many of us struggle with our relationship with our bodies, and feel pressure to look or present in a certain way. This can feel even more intense for musicians. Join us... Read more
Confused and frustrated how life is going? Uncertainty about the future? Being stuck not knowing what to do? About this event There is a secret solution to most problems! If you want to learn, do join I will try to equip you with a few scientifically proven methods in these sessions I am planning to... Read more
About this event We will be joined by Rachel White, Head of HR at Henry Boot PLC. Rachel will share how the business has developed their strategic approach to Diversity and Inclusion; describing the significant milestones of the last three years and their plans for the future. Diversity recognises that, though people have things in... Read more
About this event In this free session, delivered by Prism Services, we will focus on developing skills to welcome and support trans and other gender diverse individuals in a variety of healthcare and social/community support settings. Our goal is to increase safety and access to services, in order to promote health and wellness. Please note-... Read more
Someone in your life has undoubtedly told you, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And for good reason: there is truth behind that statement, as cliché as it may sound after hearing it time and time again. According to WebMD, “breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, helping you burn calories throughout the day.” The... Read more
