For October 2025, Action for Happiness are focusing on ‘actions to help you focus on what really matters’. The charity has produced it’s wellbeing calendar, the theme is ‘Optimistic October’. Each day there is a suggested action to take. This calendar might you during the month of October. I’ve attached the calendar as a PDF…
Category: health
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a reminder that small actions can save lives. In 2023, more than 7,000 people in the UK died by suicide. That’s around 19 people every single day. Suicide is still the biggest killer of men under 50, and far too many young people’s lives are also being cut short….
Blog: Feeling Refreshed and Ready for the New Academic Year
The new academic year always brings with it a sense of new beginnings, a bit like January does, but with a slightly different rhythm. Working in education means that my life has been structured around the academic calendar for many years, and in recent times that has also been coupled with the commitments of being…
Exercise Blog: Letting Go of Old Goals
There’s a strange kind of pause that happens when life interrupts our routine. Sometimes it’s subtle, a few missed workouts here and there. Other times it’s a more extended break, where weeks or months pass and the familiar rhythm fades into the background. That’s where I’ve found myself recently: standing on the edge of restarting,…
Wellbeing Calendar: May 2025
For May2025, Action for Happiness are focusing on mindfulness. The charity as produced it’s wellbeing calendar, the theme is Meaningful May. Each day there is a suggestion of an action to take and find ways to be part of something bigger. This calendar might motivate you make your May more meaningful. I’ve attached the calendar…
Spring into Spring
As the days grow longer and nature begins to bloom, spring is the perfect time to embrace the outdoors and boost your wellbeing. After months of winter, getting outside in spring isn’t just about enjoying the sunshine — it’s a natural way to recharge your body and mind. 🌞 Why Getting Outside in Spring Matters…
Blog: What if a Cry for Help goes Unanswered
The stigma around mental health was removed some time ago, we’re all told that ‘it’s good to talk’ and to ‘reach out’ to a friend or family member in a time of crisis. What if that call is made and there is silence at the other end?! It can be very difficult, emotionally exhausting and…
Blog: AI and Wellbeing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved over the past few decades, influencing many areas of daily life, from entertainment and work to healthcare and personal wellbeing. As AI technologies advance, they bring both opportunities and challenges, especially when it comes to personal wellbeing. While AI offers innovative tools to improve mental health, streamline tasks, and…
Blog: Adaptive Wellbeing Practices for Educators Working with SEND Students
Teaching students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is both a challenging and rewarding profession. These students require tailored approaches to learning, and the educators working with them need to be equipped with the tools and strategies to effectively support their emotional, mental, and academic development. However, the nature of working with SEND students…
Best exercise for lowering blood pressure
The BBC has an interesting article about the best exercises to do to reduce blood pressure. It’s been found that strength training are some of the best exercises to do, and has been shown to be more effective than some more traditional exercises in current guidance. Read more over at the BBC.
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