This World Mental Health Day we are exploring the mental health benefits of creating art. From lowering anxiety to lifting mood, six artists answer the question, 'how does making art help your mental health?' Read the full article: https://t.co/2KYFGO8f4V #worldmentalhealthday
Urging people to be positive doesn’t boost their resilience. It denies their reality.
When times are tough, we don’t need good vibes only. We need a hand to keep us steady through all the vibrations.
Strength doesn’t come from forced smiles. It comes from feeling supported.
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Interesting and useful: Learn how Apple and Meta use psychology and UX to collect your data while creating an illusion of privacy. https://t.co/n2bOcVpXD6
Storytelling is an essential leadership skill. Stories help us make connections, build meaningful relationships with others & retain information. We're 7x more likely to remember a fact when it's wrapped in a story. As leaders we should build skills in telling five kinds of stories:
1) Vision stories which inspire a shared one.
2) Values stories that model the way.
3) Action stories that spark change & progress.
4) Teaching stories that transmit knowledge & skills to others
5) Trust stories that help people understand, connect with & believe in us.
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Today is #InternationalSelfCareDay, the perfect reminder to treat yourself with kindness. Celebrated every 24 July symbolising the benefits of self-care are experienced 24/7. We believe art programmes play an important role in wellbeing. The artwork: 'Someday' by Gillian Ayres.
Mont St Michel
#UNESCO Heritage site
According to a legend, the archangel Michael appeared in 708 to Aubert of Avranches, the bishop of Avranches, and instructed him to build a church on the rocky islet