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By Tracy Cheesman on 8th March 2020

International Women’s Day: Celebrating Women in Wellbeing

To celebrate International Women’s Day this month, we wanted to acknowledge the incredible impact that female leaders are having on raising wellbeing up the political agenda. In this post we share our five amazing women influencing the wellbeing agenda.  1.

Your community - Inspiring Projects
By NOW on 27th February 2020

Record-Breaking Day of Repairs Proves Good for Wellbeing

The Big Fix 2020, which happened on 15th February 2020, brought reuse and repair to the attention of the wider public across the UK, and helped increase awareness of a more sustainable and collaborative lifestyle. The initiative was a national

Our world - Beyond Consumption
By Mirella Ferraz on 29th January 2020

Why Buy When You Can Borrow?

It’s another day at the Share Shed, Totnes; a community project in south Devon, known as a ‘library of things’. Our principles are progressive and yet very old. And our project is rooted in a simple way of living; based

Our world - Wellbeing Together
By NOW on 29th January 2020

Wellbeing in Changing Times: An Update from NOW

As we head further into 2020 it is clear the world around us is changing rapidly. We witness an intensification of the challenges faced in wider society, alongside an inspiring growth of the movements standing up for justice, equality, sustainability

Your community - Inspiring Projects
By Mirella Ferraz on 27th January 2020

Britain’s Biggest Repair Cafe Encourages Sharing and Repairing

On 15th February towns and cities across the country will take part in the Big Fix – Britain’s Biggest Day of Repair. In Totnes, Devon, where Network of Wellbeing (NOW) is based, we’ll co-host a local Big Fix to support

Our world - Wellbeing Together
By NOW on 6th January 2020

A Message of Wellbeing from Satish Kumar

Peace activist, author and NOW Trustee Satish Kumar reminds us of the importance of celebrating the meaningful things of life. Learn more and share: If you enjoyed this video, please share it with others. Watch more wellbeing-related videos. Subscribe to our

Your wellbeing - Happiness
By Florence Scialom on 17th December 2019

Three Ideas for Sustainable Happiness This Christmas

Our happiness is connected with the wellbeing of other people and the natural world. If we make choices that acknowledge this interdependence it can result in a deeper, longer lasting happiness. The below ideas share how we can all create more

Your community - Inspiring Projects
By Roger Higman on 30th October 2019

How Do We Build Community Resilience in Austere Times?

What can we do to help communities become resilient in the face of austerity? NOW’s Director, Roger Higman reports from a recent study tour of Gloucester.  How can communities build resilience in austere times? This may seem an odd question

Our world - Wellbeing Together
By Roger Higman on 29th October 2019

How Do We Come Together in Difficult Times?

In mid-September, nearly fifty community activists and wellbeing enthusiasts came together at Hawkwood in Stroud for the Network of Wellbeing (NOW’s) second Building Wellbeing Together weekend. NOW’s Director, Roger Higman was there. What links people with a passion for wellbeing?

Your wellbeing - Health
By Kate Harveston on 28th October 2019

How to Stop Yourself in the Middle of an Overreaction 

Can you recall saying things you didn’t mean in the heat of anger or other strong emotions? Me too – how human of you!  While such instances may not necessarily cause lasting harm, developing a reputation as a “hothead”, “drama

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