From the revival of an intricate ancient papercraft to an outdoor activity for city explorers, try one of our top 10 wellbeing recommendations
1. Page-turners
50 Sentences That Make Life Easier by Karin Kuschik
For anyone who struggles to find the right words in difficult or uncomfortable situations, this book holds 50 confidence-building sentences that will make navigating them a little bit easier. From ‘I’d rather not promise you that’ for boundary-setting, to ‘I think I’d better forgive myself’ for self-compassion, Karin demonstrates how to use your words to take back control.
(Out now)
2. Out and about
Go on a local landmarks hunt
We’re talking about exploring those significant bridges with the stunning panoramic views, or those monuments rich in history that you usually skip past each day when rushing from place to place. Give yourself permission to slow down, wander around, and uncover the things that make your local area unique.
3. Act of kindness
Microvolunteering for Macmillan
There are ways to give back, even when you don’t have much time on your hands, and you can start with microvolunteering for cancer charity Macmillan. Help with a number of tasks, such as writing good luck cards to fundraisers or distributing postcards in your local area.
(Visit macmillan.org.uk to view new opportunities)
4. Lend us your ears
‘ChatterBeans’
Everyone has a story, they just haven’t been told yet. ‘ChatterBeans’ is a space for stories to be shared, and new lessons to be learnt. Podcast host Isaac Kong invites people from around the world to chat about all sort of things, from personal journeys to challenges and achievements.
(Available on all podcast platforms)
Plugged-In
5. Charles Rose
You’ve probably never thought about what rain sounds like over a frozen lake, or even what noise a snail makes as it slides over a leaf, but there’s a tranquil beauty that can be found in listening to these unexplored sounds. Charles is a French field recorder who captures nature’s symphonies that we don’t often hear by ear alone.
@chasseurdesons The sound of a slug sliding 🐌 I recently moved to Lyon and I'm currently exploring the nearby forests. On one of my first walks, I came across a small slug on the path. There were lots of leaves around and I thought: why not record the sound of it sliding over a leaf? The kind of sound we’re not used to hearing 👂 #nature #science #scienceexperiments #pourtoi #fyp
♬ son original - Charles Rose 👂
(Follow @chasseurdesons on TikTok)
6. Lesson Learned
Try paper quilling
Even though paper quilling is not widely known in today’s era, it’s a beautiful ancient papercraft that was the go-to during the Renaissance. The idea is to roll and shape strips of paper to create intricate pieces of 3D art. Finished reading your magazine? See what you can make from our pages, and tag us in your photos.
(Find tutorials on YouTube)
7. Tech tip-offs
BookKind
BookKind is an online bookshop on a mission to make a meaningful impact in the world. When you buy a book through its website, 10% of the value of your purchase will be donated to a charitable cause that is meaningful to you.
(Visit bookkind.co.uk to find out more)
8. Get going
Pickleball
Combine badminton, tennis, and ping pong, and what do you get? Pickleball! The aim of this fast-growing sport is to hit the ball over the net in either singles or doubles, as you would with tennis or badminton, but with paddles instead of racquets. Its simple game rules make it the perfect match for people of all ages.
9. Square eyes
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
Despite changing attitudes towards mental health, many still hesitate to seek out therapy. In Change Your Mind, Change Your Life, we see just how transformational it can be, as leading therapists open the doors to their rooms for us to take a behind-the-scenes look into the sessions of real people.
(Watch the series on BBC iPlayer)
10. Treat yourself
Mind Cards
Building a consistent self-care routine doesn’t need to take up all your time, it can be as simple as making one small change every day. With Mind Cards, you can pick a card at random each day to find an actionable prompt to help you cultivate better wellbeing. By the way, they are all therapist-approved.
(lswmindcards.com, £14.99)
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