A few years ago (before my time in the Health & Safety team), I ended up on my study floor, in agony, with my back in spasm and unable to […]
A Coaching Walk
Today I had intended to lead a Spring Coaching Walk around the campus. I had planned an opportunity for colleagues to engage in individual problem solving or reflection using our […]
Keeping Mental Health in Mind
These are worrying and challenging times. Now, more than ever, it is vital we are aware of our own mental health and how we can support our students.
Personal Reflections: what is development to you?
While our team co-ordinator is enjoying Family Leave we have been joined temporarily by Hugh, who found himself thrown into the largely unknown world of Organisational and People Development, and […]
A Labyrinth Coaching Walk
One day last week I was troubled. Not in a dramatic way, but I had a work issue that was bothering me. I was finding it distracting and it was […]
One step at a time
I’ve been doing a lot of walking recently, which has been wonderful for, and a stretch on, my wellbeing all at the same time. Let me explain.
Melancholy is Incompatible with Bicycling
A former housemate bought me this picture many years ago, when I was an avid cycling commuter in London, and it now hangs in my office. (It’s a quote by […]
A Very Personal Reflection
Life throws us challenges, and it is useful to recognise how our own personal dialogue helps or hinders. In today’s blog, Helen reflects on just this:
Reading for Wellbeing
If you are hoping to find validated research backed up by scientific data in this blog post then I’m sorry to disappoint. I feel that I must say from the […]