From an ideal accessory for yogis to a fun activity for board game enthusiasts, try one of our 10 wellbeing recommendations
1. Page-turners
Sticky Notes: Memorable Lessons from Ordinary Moments by Matthew Eicheldinger
Former sixth-grade teacher Matthew Eicheldinger would regularly come across memorable interactions with his students, which he later realised were interwoven with little life lessons. Sticky Notes is a compilation of his classroom interactions, delving into themes like friendship, grief, and joy.
(Out now, £15.99)
2. Out and about
Challenge yourself at a board game café
Offering more than your average tea and cake, board game cafés are unique social spaces that invite adults and children alike to play nostalgic family favourites and explore fun, new games in the company of other like-minded board gamers. Are you ready to get your game on and let your inner child loose?
(Search online for a board game café near you)
3. Act of kindness
Send a love letter
More Love Letters is an organisation that encourages you to spread love in letter form. Every month, five to six stories are published online to highlight a special individual nominated by their loved ones. Why not devote some time to writing a letter and spread some kindness?
(Find out more at moreloveletters.com)
4. Lend us your ears
‘Strangers on a Bench’
In this charmingly candid podcast, singer-songwriter Tom Rosenthal approaches strangers sitting on a park bench, and asks if he can join them for a friendly chat. The world is full of fascinating people, and thanks to Tom providing a listening ear, we can find out about the extraordinary in the lives of ordinary people.
(Available on all podcast platforms)
5. Plugged-In
Sam West | Positive mental health advocate
After years of struggling with his mental health, Sam is trying to get back on track by making positive changes in his life. He shares his journey on TikTok, talking about anxiety, sobriety, and the lessons he’s learned in therapy.
(Follow @sambackontrack on Instagram or TikTok)
6. Lesson Learned
Build your vocabulary
If enriching your vocabulary is something you wish to improve on this year, you’ll be delighted to know that the Oxford English Dictionary posts a new word on their website every single day. As well as discovering a new word, you’ll learn the meaning behind it, its use, pronunciation, and more.
(Find today’s word of the day at oed.com)
7. Tech tip-offs
Famileo
Famileo is a wonderful platform that helps bring generations together, no matter the distance. All you have to do is share your family photos, messages, or news, through their app, and Famileo will convert it into a newspaper that is delivered straight to your grandparents’ door every month.
(Find out more at www.famileo.com)
8. Get going
Cosy cardio
Two words you wouldn’t usually pair together, and yet this unexpected combo could be the key to easing ourselves back into fitness. Unlike traditional cardio, this fitness trend encourages low-intensity exercise in an environment that makes you feel more comfortable and relaxed, such as doing a gentle workout in your lounge while listening to your favourite podcast.
9. Square eyes
Rewatch your favourite film
Instead of us telling you what to watch this month, we’re asking you to think about what your favourite film is, and then rewatch it. In an article by Pam Rutledge, a faculty member at Fielding Graduate University, California, she notes that watching familiar films can support emotional regulation and help reduce stress.
10. Treat yourself
One Breath Tote Bag
For yogis looking to make their commute to and from yoga hassle-free, Yogipod’s One Breath Tote Bag is ideal for carrying your yoga mat, accessories, and other bits and bobs. When you make a purchase through them, you’re also contributing to a greater cause by planting one tree with Tree Sisters, and helping a small business.
(£24, yogipod.co.uk)
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