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16Feb

The Basics of Mindfulness: Why Does it Work?

Andres Fossas

compassion, mindfulness, wellbeing

Soul

Andres Fossas continues his basics of mindfulness series, this time revealing why this practice is so effective and beneficial.
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13Feb

10 Ways to Sweep Yourself Off Your Feet This Valentine's Day

Anonymous

love, self, single, tips, wellbeing

Soul

Sigh. It’s V-day. Plastic, commercialised love is all around. No, maybe that’s not entirely fair; why shouldn’t couples have a day to show some (cheesy) appreciation? But for people who don’t fit the cookie-cutter template it can be frustratingly difficult to avoid Valentine's day. Many people feel increasing pressure and self-criticism for not being partnered up this February 14th. I don’t see that hypocrite Cupid flying around with his girlfriend or boyfriend all the time, but somehow we’re all supposed to feel that way on this day. Here’s...
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07Feb

Craftivist Collective: Craft for Wellbeing

Welldoing

creativity, culture, wellbeing

Soul

As the name suggests, Craftivist Collective, founded in 2009, is a movement which seeks to combine craft and activism. Their aim is to provoke awareness and discussion of issues surrounding local and global poverty and injustice. The World Health Organisation includes “contributing to society” as one of their paths to wellbeing. This was the focus of the most recent Craftivist exhibition, which was held in Aldgate East in London. The project, titled #wellMAKING, was the culmination of more than 50 ‘stitch-ins’ held across the nation. It’s goal was to...
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06Feb

Culture Tip: Still Alice

Jacqueline Palmer

culture, films

Soul

A difficult topic, early-onset Alzheimer's is sensitively and touchingly explored in film 'Still Alice', starring Julianne Moore and Kristen Stewart.
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03Feb

3 Simple Ways to Cultivate Happiness

James Wallman

empathy, happiness, meditation, tips, wellbeing

Soul

Happiness: the 'holy grail' of emotions? Perhaps that's not the case. Here are three simple tips to cultivate happiness in your life everyday.
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30Jan

Culture Tip: Whiplash

Jacqueline Palmer

culture, films, music, perfectionism

Soul

The film Whiplash examines the pressures of perfection in producing music
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30Jan

7 Ways to Deal with Stress

Michael Hyland

emotions, self, stress, tips, wellbeing

Soul

Long term stress can be very damaging to our physical and mental wellbeing. Here's 7 ways to help you deal with stress.
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29Jan

4 Wellness Retreats in Somerset

Caroline Sylger

health, retreats, spas, wellbeing

Soul

Looking for a little cure for the winter blues in the UK? Here's a selection of wellness retreats in Somerset
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27Jan

The Basics of Mindfulness: Where Did It Come From?

Andres Fossas

meditation, mindfulness

Soul

Mindfulness has become entirely mainstream, but where does this ancient practice originate from?
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23Jan

Culture Tip: PJ Harvey's 'Recording in Progress'

Camilla Nicholls

creativity, culture

Soul

PJ Harvey’s collaboration with Artangel and Somerset House, Recording in Progress, is an extraordinary insight not just into the recording of music but the making of it too. It is probably one of the most absorbing cultural experiences in London right now. An ‘architectural installation’ by Something & Son with one-way glazing allows groups of up to 45 people a 45 minute session watching PJ Harvey, her musicians, engineers and producers record her ninth album. The slight figure of Harvey stands beneath a bespoke coat of arms engrossed in her work. Her...
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