What is Gezellig?

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Over the last couple of years, we have explored well-being concepts from all over the world. Following along with that train of thought, we’re going to be delving into the Dutch term, Gezellig, in today’s blog.

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What is Self-Determination Theory?

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Do you ever wonder what motivates us as people? In today’s blog, we’re going to be exploring the psychological concept of the “Self-Determination Theory” – taking a look at what it is, how it impacts us as people and its role in our lives.

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Treat your life like a video game – Tom Adams

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It’s Tom here, how’s everything going with you lately?

Some of you here will be avid video game players, some of you will play video games occasionally, some of you used to play them, and some of you have never picked up a controller in your life (really?). Regardless of which applies to you, hopefully, you’ll be able to resonate with the message of today’s blog.

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Let’s talk about stress…

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Stress is something which impacts us all in its own way as we progress through our lives. It’s a topic that is so important to raise awareness of, which is exactly what we’re going to be doing in today’s blog.

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Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing – Wise & Shine

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Life is flying by us so fast these days, sometimes it’s hard to keep up with everything. This is where wellness concepts like Niksen come into play, helping us to celebrate the art of doing nothing. Let’s take a look at this in a little more detail today for you all.

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Looking to Start Self-Reflecting?

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I’ve spoken quite a lot on the page about the importance of self-reflection, however, I only realised a couple of weeks ago that I’ve never shared my advice for how you can start doing it yourself. Let’s take a closer look at this in today’s blog.

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Riding the Waves: Navigating ADHD with Cycling – Fiefdom Tracklocross

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Last week, I mentioned that I’d love to start exploring neurodiversity here on the page moving forward, so that’s exactly what we’re going to do! Today’s blog is a reblogged post all about the relationship between ADHD and the sport of cycling, let’s jump straight into it:

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What is Sisu?

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Over the last couple of months, we’ve delved into some of the different wellness concepts from across the globe. I love seeing how different cultures interpret the lessons we need to live a healthy life, so with this in mind, we’ll be exploring the Finnish concept of “Sisu” in today’s blog.

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Creating Habits vs Autism – Matthew Brown

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Do you ever struggle to form habits? Forming habits is something that we all do in our own way in life, however, for neurodivergent people, who may process inputs and environments slightly differently, it can be quite a difficult process to get used to. Let’s take a look at this in a little bit more detail…

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What is Pura Vida?

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Pura Vida is a concept that is deeply ingrained in Costa Rican culture and reflects a unique approach to wellness and life philosophy. We’re going to be taking a closer look at this belief in today’s blog.

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Let’s talk about self-reflection…

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Over the last couple of years, I have loved learning more about mindfulness and self-reflection, the different ways we can do them, and the immense value they create in our lives. We’re going to be taking a closer look at this in today’s blog, as we dive into the world of self-reflection.

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Goodbye Grampa…

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On the 22nd of November 2023, my beloved grandfather, James (Jimmy) Edward Sweeney, sadly passed away. I want to continue exploring the topic of grief with you all here on the page, so that’s what we are going to do in today’s blog.

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What is Fika?

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Countries from all across the globe have their own wellness techniques and rituals that help you to live your best possible life. Sweden has a vast selection of these, and in today’s blog, we’re going to be taking a look at what is meant by the Swedish concept of fika.

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Let’s talk about scar-anxiety…

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A couple of weeks ago, I was on holiday in Cyprus, which was an absolutely amazing holiday! However, when I was relaxing by the pool, the whispers of what I refer to as “scar anxiety” started to creep in. We’re going to be talking about this in more depth in today’s blog.

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Goodbye Cap…

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On the 31st of March 2023, my cherished grandfather, David John Royston Hopkin, sadly passed away. I want to continue exploring the topic of grief with you all here on the page, so that’s what we are going to do in today’s blog.

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