This Wellbeing Wednesday we’re delighted to welcome Dr Andy Cope, the UK’s first doctor of happiness. Andy’s is bestselling author of ‘The Art of Being Brilliant’. He believes too many people are counting down to the weekend and wishing their life away. He wants to remind us that life is a short and precious gift, teach us how to challenge current habits and find new ways of thinking. You’ll also hear from Lizi Stewart from Atkins and Laura Brunton from The Clear Company on how being your authentic self at work is linked to positive wellbeing.
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How to make workplaces more inclusive for people with invisible disabilities
Invisible disabilities like chronic pain, ADHD, and mental health conditions affect millions but often go unrecognised. In the UK, 70-80% of disabled people have one. Leaders can foster inclusion through flexibility, awareness, and allyship. Watch this video to learn more.
Living in the present
Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk and author of Handbook for hard times, A monk’s guide to happiness and co-author of How to be human. In this session, he shares how to optimise mental performance through the mindfulness practice of being in the moment. The session explores stress reduction, mental focus and emotional resilience, and provides tools for integrating ‘micro-moments’ of mindfulness into a busy working life.
There is always hope
Comedian Jake Mills chats about his ‘accidental journey’ from a place of despair to founding a national mental health charity. Jake offers a story of hope, exploring how difficult times can often be used as building blocks for positive change.