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Wellbeing - what's it all about?

Ep. 11

We know what wellbeing means - or do we? 


What does it really mean and how do we acknowledge and make it a priority at work and in our

lives?


One of my friends triggered this episode having been unsure how to acknowledge and accommodate wellbeing at work.


In this episode we look at the determinants of wellbeing and how to take practical steps to improve yours.


Links: 


World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int/about/governance/constitution


Various wellbeing wheels: rb.gy/pxbmfq


What Works Wellbeing: https://whatworkswellbeing.org/resources/wellbeing-evidence-at-the-heart-of-policy/


Educating Ruby by Claxton and Lucas: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Educating-Ruby-Children-Really-Learn/dp/1845909542


Wellbeing stories (for children): https://www.wellbeingstories.com/


AI driven mental health app for which I am medical adviser: https://www.leafyard.com/actnow


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