Do you have a question to wander with and ponder? #WalkWednesday has been asking you questions for almost one year. And now it’s your turn. You’re invited to send me your own question to mark #WalkWednesday’s first birthday. The details: One question will be chosen for the first anniversary newsletter. I’ll send some postcards …
Higher Education Staff 🎓 🎯 WELLBEING WALK AIM: Feel recharged and learn more about resilience and wellbeing 🌳 WHAT HAPPENED: At a stressful period in the term, this small group of university staff took this valuable time to feel energised by wandering, being present, chatting and laughing. The group was guided and coached through activities and conversations on …
Walking outdoors is fabulous for our mental and physical health. It gives us exposure to daylight which helps us feel more alert and sleep better. It gives us a natural high and an uplifting sense of possibility. However, sometimes we can’t go out. For example, the weather may not be on our side, we have …
Zebras Unite London Chapter 🦓 🎯 COMMUNITY WALK AIM: Connect with each other and build resilience 🌳 WHAT HAPPENED: Community members were guided through activities and conversations as they walked and talked together along the Barbican Highwalk in central London. The group bonded with each other as they shared experiences and reflected on what supports their wellbeing and …
Marketing Team in a Global Company 🌍 🎯 TEAM WALK AIM: Connect with each other and reflect on how the team is working 🌳 WHAT HAPPENED: Remote team members from around the world were guided through activities and conversations as they walked and talked online together in places including at home in the UK, an …
Life is busy and can be overwhelming. Wednesday is often our busiest day. And that’s when we most need the reminder to take a moment to stop, get moving, check in with ourselves and do something positive (yet quick!) for our wellbeing. #WalkWednesday is a weekly prompt to wander, be present and ponder. Sign up …
A wander is good for us in so many ways but it’s not always possible to wander outside. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still go for a walk inside. Switch off your devices and have a few moments being present and moving in a way that feels good for you. Try some of these …
How comfortably do you let go of things? Do you forgive yourself and others easily? It’s something I (and my clients) struggle with. It’s also something I’m working on changing. Letting go is a key quality of resilience building. When we hold on to goals too tightly, we find it hard to change course when …
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In March, like all of us in the UK, my wandering became limited to a once a day walk within my local area. And so began my lockdown daisy project – a photo each week day. These bright, sturdy flowers bloom for months and can grow all over the place. This became a daily hunt …
Is there a place that has been special to you during lockdown? A place that got you through? Below is my love letter to West Ham Park, the place that made all the difference to me over the last few months. Take a moment to write your own lockdown special place love letter. Let me …