In this engaging and practical session, author and Head of Psychology and Workplaces at social movement Action for Happiness, Vanessa King explores why our wellbeing is worth taking seriously - as individuals, colleagues and for our communities. We explore what science suggests are some of its essential ingredients, and importantly practical ideas and actions to try out in our daily lives at home and at work.
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RWL '23 preview - Vanessa King and Gelong Thubten
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