In the time it takes to say ‘deforestation’, another chunk of forest the size of a football pitch is destroyed – WWF We likely give very little thought to the fallen leaves in Autumn that clog up our gutters or the ones that we have to tread over cautiously to avoid slipping, other than theContinue reading “Start-up takes innovative approach to using fallen leaves (GNL7)”
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Could a ‘to-don’t list’ reduce your feelings of guilt, exhaustion, and burnout? (GNL6)
We are all guilty of taking on new tasks or begrudgingly saying yes to an invitation to a social event even when our schedule is already jam-packed, in the belief that this will see the best results and lead to a greater sense of self-satisfaction and better relationships. Amber Imber, an organisational psychologist, sees theContinue reading “Could a ‘to-don’t list’ reduce your feelings of guilt, exhaustion, and burnout? (GNL6)”
How ‘Glimmers’ boost our positivity, bring us joy and security: What are your ‘glimmers’? (GNL8)
The term ‘glimmers’ was something unknown to me until only this week, when during my lessons, I learned its meaning in this context for the first time. Although it’s true in today’s digital age that the promotion of wellness trends are gathering momentum, we are still inclined to analyse and even obsess over what hasContinue reading “How ‘Glimmers’ boost our positivity, bring us joy and security: What are your ‘glimmers’? (GNL8)”
Kindness makes us stronger (GNL5)
When was the last time you went out of your way to be kind to someone or were on the receiving end of a selfless, thoughtful act? Often we overlook the importance of being kind to others or are unaware of what even constitutes kindness. Kindess is more than a behaviour, however, and can leadContinue reading “Kindness makes us stronger (GNL5)”