5 ways to well-being: part 1

There are 5 weeks until Christmas... so I thought it could be interesting to focus on 5 ways to well-being in the run-up - all straightforward things that you can do or think about to boost well-being. 

The Five Ways to Well-Being (NEF) are a set of evidence-based actions which promote people’s well-being. They are: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give. These activities are simple things people can do in their everyday lives.

To mix it up, I'm starting with Give. The message here is very simple: do something nice for someone else; smile; thank someone; join a community group; volunteer your time - whatever it is, research has shown that 'giving' has a positive impact on the giver's sense of well-being. I'll be volunteering at The Purbeck Workshop this weekend. Come on over if you're around- it's a fabulous place!

(Save the date! The next mini retreat on your doorstep is on Saturday 16th January 2016. Book on the website.)