From an act of kindness continuing the cycle of imaginative play to a creative lesson in knitting, add these 10 wellness-inspired suggestions to your list
1. Page-turners
The Magic Words by Joseph Fasano
If you’ve ever wanted to explore poetry, but felt overwhelmed by the thought of where to begin, The Magic Words is a fantastic guide that can help you put your story into words. With 50 fill-in-the-blank poems, you can start your poetic journey with confidence.
(Out now, £14.99)
2. Out and about
Go to an open-air theatre
Whether it’s a classic play or a toe-tapping musical, now’s the time to step into the enchanting world of open-air theatre. A chance for live performance to merge with the beauty of the natural world, you’ll be centre stage to a sensory adventure that you wouldn’t otherwise experience when indoors.
(Search online for events near you)
3. Act of kindness
Give your Lego bricks a new lease of life
Lego Replay is a programme that helps you make your play more sustainable, by encouraging you to declutter your bricks by donating them back to Lego. Once collected, they are passed on to charity In Kind Direct, which delivers them to local schools and charities to help continue the cycle of imaginative play.
(Head to lego.com/replay-uk)
4. Lend us your ears
‘Conversations in Company’
Suicide is not an easy topic to talk about, but it’s important that we have these conversations. For those who are bereaved by suicide, ‘Conversations in Company’ is a compassionate seven episode podcast that will help you feel a little less alone in your time of grief, and delivers advice and strategies for coping with it.
(Available on all podcast platforms)
5. Plugged-In
Art Therapy in Real Life
Amelia is an art therapist and psychotherapist who has her own practice, but she uses her social platforms to show how art can be a wonderful tool for wellness. She opens up a creative space for her audience by sharing tutorials to inspire self-exploration.
@art_therapy_irl As an art therapist, the focus of my work is the impact technology has on our mental health. This art activity is a quick way to pause the urgency of social media, ground with a tactical process, and reflect on the ways digital tools help/hinder your well-being 🎨 #arttherapy #mentalhealth ♬ original sound - Art Therapy in Real Life
Follow @art_therapy_irl on TikTok)
6. Lesson Learned
Arm knitting
You mean to say you can use your arms to knit, instead of knitting needles? That’s right! Say farewell to traditional knitting and throw yourself into this unique trend that sees craft enthusiasts using their arms to weave giant blankets, and other large-scale projects.
(Head to youtube.com to watch tutorials)
7. Tech tip-offs
Locket widget
If you have long-distance besties, the locket widget allows you to communicate through live photos that appear on their home screen. The wholesome feature gives you insight into the small moments of your friend’s everyday life, so that you can feel closer and more connected to them.
(Available on app store and Google Play)
8. Get going
It’s all in the small things…
Don’t let a busy life put you off from taking care of your physical health; there are many micro ways to insert physical activity into your routine. When you pop the kettle on, do some squats while you’re waiting for it to boil. Brush your teeth while standing on one leg, or consider parking your car further away from your office to walk the extra mile.
9. Square eyes
The Piano
In the search for the UK’s best amateur pianist, we see a number of talented musicians take to public railway station pianos for their chance to win over the hearts of two of the most highly esteemed performers, singer-songwriter Mika and Pianist Lang Lang. Who will leave a long-lasting impression?
(Watch series 1 and 2 on Channel 4 catch up)
10. Treat yourself
Escape Gift Set
Take a mental vacation to the coast this summer with this beautiful gift set, packed with goodies to bring a bit of peace and tranquillity into your life. The gift set includes a candle infused with a coastal-inspired fragrance, a soap bar smelling of cedar and pine to mimic the outdoors, a dark chocolate bar featuring coastal artwork, and a bamboo teaspoon along with a stoneware mug.
(£32, greentulip.co.uk)
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