From an artistic adventure in the city, to a conversation that can spark a ripple effect of action for our planet, nourish your mind with these wellbeing recommendations
1. Page-turners
Lost & Found: 9 Life-Changing Lessons About Stuff From Someone Who Lost Everything by Helen Chandler-Wilde
After losing all of her possessions in a fire, author Helen began to reassess her relationship with materialistic items. In this book, she speaks to psychologists about why we keep the things we do, and shows us how we can liberate ourselves from impulsive spending.
(Out now, £20.00)
2. Out and about
Track down street art
In busy cities, overshadowed by concrete landscapes, you can often find little pockets of culture in the form of vibrant street art, which colour the neighbourhoods a little brighter. Pick a city, and go on the hunt for street art, local to you. What story can you read from this rich tapestry?
(Head to streetartcities.com to track street art near you)
3. Act of kindness
Keep talking about our planet
Open up a conversation with a friend about what it is that you love so much about spending time outdoors, or what you’d like to do to help contribute to the preservation of our planet. These small conversations can help others discover a new-found respect for the Earth, and inspire a ripple effect of positive actions.
4. Lend us your ears
‘Life Kit’
Us humans are complicated, and sometimes a bit of friendly advice on how to navigate our way through life can go a long way. Host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to bring us life advice on a wide range of topics – from exploring your gender identity as an adult to the smaller life hacks, like how to improve your sense of direction.
(Available on all podcast platforms)
5. Plugged-In
Gentle reminders
A beautiful, warming account where sunset videos meet uplifting quotes to bring us little moments of digestible self-care viewing. From inspiring quotes you can learn from to ones that resonate with you, and others that make you feel heard – which reminder moves you the most?
(Follow @gentlereminderslove on Instagram)
6. Lesson Learned
Draw Disney characters
It’s time for you to dust off your sketchbook and embark on a magical adventure in creative drawing. Brought to you by Disney Parks, its YouTube series consists of 55 video tutorials from talented Disney animators to show you how to draw your favourite characters.
(Search for ‘Disney Parks | How-to-draw series’ on YouTube)
7. Tech tip-offs
Birda
Discover Birda – the ultimate app that brings together passionate birdwatchers and their love for the great outdoors. Log your sightings, take part in various challenges, and connect with like-minded enthusiasts, all while contributing to conservation research. Let your hobby take flight!
(Available on all app platforms)
8. Get going
Cardio drumming
Exercise doesn’t need to be painful in order for you to reap the benefits, it can just be an enjoyable workout that gets your body moving. Take cardio drumming, for instance. This upbeat cardio exercise involves using drumsticks to drum on a fitness ball in rhythm to the music of your choice, all while engaging in different movements.
(Head over to youtube.com for tutorials)
9. Square eyes
Inside Out 2
Inside Out returns with another timeless animated classic for the family, as we follow Riley encountering new emotions through her teenage years. Even adults are giving this film a glowing review for helping them to better understand their feelings, and how each one can co-exist with another.
(Out now)
Treat yourself
Beachcomber Notebook Pack
Maddie is an artist who takes inspiration from the natural world to create bright and colourful hand-painted notebooks that are truly one-of-a-kind. Her popular collection, The BeachComber Pack, features starfish, seashell, and sea urchin designs to provide a coastal-themed space for you to jot down your daily thoughts and dreams during those blissful summer days.
(£15, alsothebison.co.uk)
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