Can money buy you happiness? New research from Nobel Prize-winning economist, Daniel Kahneman and his critic, Matthew Killingsworth, suggests that it can – unless you have other underlying reasons to be unhappy. However, NOW’s Director, Roger Higman warns against drawing
Miles Lowson recently completed a Masters by research at Durham University. It aimed to understand the role winter weather has for older people walking in East Durham. Here, he shares his experiences and lists five tips for walk organisers catering
As we move further into Springtime, we’re focusing on the wellbeing benefits of connection; to ourselves, each other and the natural world. Recently we co-hosted Planting Seeds of Wellbeing: Community Access to Nature Through Growing – an online event co-hosted with Eden
We are living through difficult times; this has become so obvious it is axiomatic. The current war in Ukraine is set against a context of a global pandemic, the impacts of climate emergency, an escalating cost of living crisis and
The arrival of a new year can also be time for reflection and renewal. Maybe we’re considering how we can make better lifestyle choices, setting new goals or intentions for the year ahead, or looking for guidance and inspiration to improve
What makes a ‘good life’? And can we live good lives that don’t have to cost the earth? The Network of Wellbeing (NOW) and Eden Project Communities have run an online series of events exploring how to gain a deeper
A series of events run by Eden Project Communities and the Network of Wellbeing, with a range of inspiring speakers, exploring how small steps to connect with nature can make a big difference – for our own wellbeing, the wellbeing of our communities
Just days after the dawn of the New Year tempted us to forget the pain of 2020 and raise our hopes for a better 2021, we have all been placed in another lockdown – at a time of the year
More isn’t always better, and excessive amounts of stuff does not make us happy. Understanding this simple wisdom is central to ensuring sustainable wellbeing for people and the planet. One inspiring man who embodies this wisdom as his life’s purpose
We know it is a lot right now. As England heads into a second lockdown and global political events add to a great sense of uncertainty. This post shares some tips and resources to support your mental health and wellbeing
In these unprecedented times we need to find effective ways to support each other. Here at NOW, we’ve relaunched our Wellbeing Together webinar series, and this post shares a summary and recording of a webinar on Compassion for Now: Mindful
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