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Your wellbeing - Happiness
By Florence Scialom on 23rd March 2022

Empathy and Compassion in Uncertain Times

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

Our world - Healthy Planet
By Florence Scialom on 10th August 2021

A Wellbeing Response to Climate Change

The recent report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is part of an ongoing call for humanity to do all we can for the wellbeing of people, the planet and future generations. As the powerful quote above

Your community - Kindness & Belonging
By Drink Wise Age Well on 31st May 2018

Volunteering Valuable for Health and Wellbeing at All Ages

Volunteering is vital for tackling loneliness and improving health and wellbeing, and it’s never too late to start volunteering for a project you care about. According to a recent study by the Royal Voluntary Service and Prudential, almost half of

Our world - Beyond Consumption
By Katherine Trebeck on 25th April 2018

Katherine Trebeck – Towards a Global Wellbeing Economies Alliance

The current economic system has become addicted to growth at all costs. It needs to be fundamentally transformed into a wellbeing economy which aims to achieve wellbeing and fairness, for people and the rest of nature. This video shares a

Our world - Ideas & Analysis
By Larch Maxey on 19th March 2018

Five Wellbeing Lessons from Birmingham

On Thursday 8th March 2018 a group of us from NOW’s practitioner network across the UK converged on Birmingham to see first-hand the innovative Wellbeing Programme that Birmingham City Council has developed under the leadership of Karen Creavin and her team. In

Our world - Healthy Planet
By Catherine Causely on 1st March 2018

Five Links Between Re-Use and Wellbeing

There are more connections between wellbeing and re-use than you might expect, from better relationships to delayed gratification.  When I was invited to write this article I didn’t automatically see the link between reuse and wellbeing; yes reuse fits in

Your wellbeing - Happiness
By Michelle Preston on 31st January 2018

A Purpose-Full Life: The Mission for Meaning

I remember interviews, in my early twenties being asked the dreaded question, “so, what do you want to be in five years time?” and I would always reply, “I just want to be happy”.  Let me explain: I was never

Our world - Wellbeing Together
By Chris Johnstone on 7th September 2017

How to be a Wellbeing Practitioner

Years ago I trained as a medical practitioner. These days, I prefer to think of myself as a wellbeing practitioner. I see this role as exciting, inviting and life-enhancing. The shifts I’ve made in my transition from medicine reflect a

Our world - Healthy Planet
By Larch Maxey on 10th July 2017

Exploring the Links between Wellbeing and Permaculture

In this post NOW’s Larch Maxey draws on a workshop he led at the recent South West Permaculture Convergence to consider the links between permaculture and wellbeing. By Larch Maxey The word ‘permaculture’ was coined in the mid-1970s by Bill Mollison and

Our world - Beyond Consumption
By Sarah C. White on 10th July 2017

Should Business Take the Lead in Promoting Wellbeing?

In this post, sociologist Sarah C. White reflects on the role business could take in promoting wellbeing, and argues that while there are some encouraging signs it is also important to acknowledge the wider structural changes needed. In a world

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