Taking notice: becoming okay with now Take Notice is the ‘way’ I constantly put into practice to reduce the tension that we experience, either consciously or unconsciously, every day. When we’re stressed, it may be because we’re unsatisfied with our present. We might...

How volunteering can boost your wellbeing University is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs, twists and turns; many good times but also a number of bad ones too. Even when things are going to plan, it’s extremely easy to become bogged down with your studies, so...

Daily grind Feeling stressed or drowning in deadlines? Sick of the same old same old and want to break the cycle? Perhaps you’re feeling uninspired and just a bit… meh? Keep reading to find out how nature in Fallowfield has helped me and where you can find it....

Mindfulness Mindfulness has been the buzzword on everyone’s lips for a few years now, and it’s a word I’ve heard countless times in contexts all the way from lectures to social media to sitting in my counsellor’s office. The idea of being able to take notice of a...

  Giving can resemble the smallest contribution from connecting with a stranger through a smile or holding a door open for someone. Why not go that extra step further by kick-starting someone’s day with a friendly hello. Or make sure it ends on the right note by...

Take Notice is the ‘way’ I constantly put into practice to reduce the tension that we experience- consciously or unconsciously - every day. When we’re stressed, it may be because we’re unsatisfied with our present. We might start thinking about our ideals rather than...

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth” Muhammad Ali Reflecting on the act of giving has taught me to understand and appreciate its importance. It is important not only on the receiver of such acts but also the giver. The above quote by the...

Introduction The University of Manchester has identified Six Ways to Wellbeing, which are based on research by the New Economics Foundation. These are; Connect, Give, Take Notice, Be Active, Be Healthy and Learn & Discover. The idea of ‘taking notice’ is one which...

During my years at university, I had the opportunity to do 60 hours of volunteering. This is something that I had never done before, and it's taught me a lot. My Experiences My two volunteering experiences were very different in both context and setting. By the end of...

Social media: connection or comparison? Listen up fellow Facebook friends, Snapchat swarm, Twitter tribe, LinkedIn lookers and Instagram inhabitants. Social media and our self-worth is an important topic for most people in 2019 (excluding my lovely father who still...