The University has just launched a pulse survey aimed at taking the wellbeing temperature of staff now we are a few weeks into lockdown. Measuring wellbeing is a tricky thing […]
Riddle Me This…
Last Friday afternoon we had a virtual Department quiz – a perfect way to end the week. One of the quiz rounds was on riddles. And it got me thinking […]
What is Gratitude?
Put simply, gratitude can be defined as an appreciation for what we receive. Gratitude is simple to practise. And when we practise gratitude, it can bring joy. That can be […]
The Productivity of Letting Go
As I read yet another list of amazing things to do in lockdown, from PE with Joe Wicks to micro-volunteering, I ask myself for the zillionth time whether I feel […]
Easter Creativity
While we can’t bring you any of our events, we’ve come up with a few ways to introduce a bit of colour and creativity into your time at home. These […]
Hello, good evening and welcome…
For many of you this may be your first visit to our blog site (where have you been??), so we thought we’d dedicate this one to say a little more […]
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 […]