Back in March, before the whole world began tackling the pandemic, we shared a piece on Urban hikes for mental health. We discussed the power of walking and how it's a great thing to invest in to enable a happy mind and a healthy body. Fast...
I've been reading The School of Life: An Emotional Education by Alain De Botton. I've enjoyed a lot of the ideas that have come from The School of Lifeand this book is no exception. De Botton looks at the four markers of emotional health which I...
In the UK we have gone back into lockdown. For me it feels quite calm, and an opportunity to take things day by day and reflect on all that has happened so far this year. I worked with a group this week on a reflection process...
During this very bizarre year Bird has been very busy supporting charities across the country with staff wellbeing and resilience. We've delivered coaching programmes on resilience to 131 clients working at all levels within organisations, and we've delivered 108 resilience webinars to over 1000 attendees....
I've been noticing for some time now how I keep myself in 'fight or flight' by keeping my technology ever accessible. I have noticed how particularly my phone is always close, and I have an awareness about what is going on with it at all...
At Bird we talk a lot about looking at our own individual wellbeing and resilience. We explore strategies and ideas that help you take care of yourself as you do challenging work and live in an unpredictable world. It's really important to think about how...
I regularly talk to and teach people about self-care, particularly strategies that involve shifting the way we talk to ourselves and taking time out to get out of our own self-sabotaging way. I talk to people about breathing techniques, being mindful, practicing self-compassion and giving...
I was lucky enough to get away on a holiday these past 10 days. We had to jump through a number of hoops to ensure we were travelling safely, but we made it in the end and it was so lovely to relax and re-energise...
I feel, sometimes, like September is a little bit like the beginning of a new period. Almost like the start of a new year, or the turning over of a new leaf. And here on the south coast the weather has dropped a little and...
I hope you are lapping up the beautiful weather today. As I write I can feel the warm sun on my arms, filling me with a sense of optimism and joy. As we're emerging (kind of!) out of lockdown in the UK I know for...