From a podcast sharing candid conversations about ADHD to a colourful printmaking craft, try one of these wellbeing recommendations from the Happiful team
1. Act of kindness
Share your lived experience
– Kat, brand & integrity manager
This is something I do in my volunteering role with Beat (the eating disorder charity), and it’s been amazing to see the impact it has on others. If this appeals to you, reach out to relevant charities, and look into writing blogs or articles to share your story. You never know who needs to hear what you have to say.
2. Out and about
Local festival season
– Becca, editor-in-chief
Each summer, I make it a mission of mine to attend a local festival. Whether it’s stalls of every food you can imagine, artisan craft tables, or something niche and nostalgic (like box car racing), these community events offer a fantastic place to capture fun and entertainment a stone’s throw from your door.
(Search for events online or on Facebook for inspiration)
3. Lend us your ears
‘Late Bloomers’ with Rich and Rox Pink
– Bonnie, creative content editor & writer
I listen to ‘Late Bloomers’ when I’m feeling frustrated or struggling to focus. Their candid conversations about ADHD always feel validating and motivating. I found their advice on tiny wins mattering more than overnight transformations to be particularly helpful, as I have one of those all-or-nothing ways of thinking, so learning about micro-changes was a revelation.
(Available on all podcast platforms)
4. Tech tip-off
Habitica
– Nic, senior software engineer
Maintaining habits isn’t easy. I say that as someone who found it difficult to stick to them, until I found this app. Habitica gamifies habit-building, to make it more enjoyable, which is something that really spoke to the gamer in me. Complete tasks for the habits you want to stick to, and earn points to upgrade and customise your avatar.
(Available to download here)
5. Square eyes
Race Across the World
– Charlotte, design & commerce manager
When I get the travellers’ itch but have no means of travelling, I switch on Race Across the World. Each episode provides an hour of escapism, as well as suspenseful competition. The latest series follows a fellow type 1 diabetic contestant, offering insight and affirmation that the condition shouldn’t be a barrier when travelling.
(Watch previous episodes on BBC iPlayer)
6. Get going
Group exercise
– Becky, member engagement & communications lead
Group exercise has completely reshaped how I feel about movement. What started as a way to stay active has become something more – I’ve found a community. The people I see each week are now genuine friends. We cheer each other on, share laughs, and catch up between sets. It’s not just about fitness – it’s about showing up, together.
7. Lesson learned
Try marbling
– Rosan, illustrator & videographer
I recently discovered marbling, and it’s become my new favourite hobby. It’s a printing technique created by making patterns in water using ink, which can then be transferred on to objects. Watching the inks swirl unpredictably made me realise how liberating it can be when we let go, and stop trying to control every detail.
8. Treat yourself
The Pick Me Up Aromatherapy Roll On Set
– Lauren, editorial assistant
Stepping out of my head when anxious thoughts arise doesn’t always come naturally to me, so it’s necessary for me to find things that help ground me, and bring me back to the present. And, what helps me the most is aromatherapy. The Pick Me Up Roll On Set is perfect for those much-needed moments of relief.
(clarityblend.com, £29)
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