Ldn Dares

Love your body. Live your life. We help people grow in confidence & nurture a positive body image through the use of drama & Dares.🌈

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#WorldWellbeingWeek is a reminder to make a conscious effort to prioritize self-care, spread positivity, and support those around us.

Visit https://t.co/5ij3CcukZ7 to see how we use drama and dares to support wellbeing.

#MentalHealthMatters

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85% of the world's population are affected by low self-esteem and much of this stems from feeling dissatisfied with appearance. This statistic is staggering.

To discover how our programmes use drama and dares to help nurture a positive body image, see https://t.co/5ij3CcukZ7.

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1/5 males have negatively compared themselves to others because of body image (MHF).

#MaleEatingDisorders are often overlooked and stigmatized - let's break the silence and support those struggling.

Read our #MensHealthWeek blog at https://t.co/5jf8evylCm to learn more.

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30% of adults say they feel less stressed after exercise (APA).

Our Walking with Body Confidence Sessions were created with @TfL and @GroundworkLON to enable everyone to enjoy the benefits of active travel.

For more info, see https://t.co/5jf8evylCm

#WalkcycleLDN

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35% of adults said they have felt depressed because of their body image (MHF).

#bodycoaching tackles the root cause of these feelings, supporting the journey to positive mental health and well-being.

For more info, see https://t.co/5ij3CcukZ7.

#mentalhealthawareness

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Our programmes are designed to create growth and provide tools our participants can use to continue to feel confident in their own lives.

See https://t.co/5ij3CcukZ7 for more details.

#bodyconfidence #bodycoaching

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Did you know 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England?

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek reminds us to support those around us and our most vulnerable communities.

Visit https://t.co/5ij3CcukZ7 to learn more.

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Often young people with BDD completely withdraw from social activities and even become housebound (UK Parliament).

We’ve partnered with @TfL & @GroundworkLON to enable all communities to enjoy active travel: https://t.co/5jf8evylCm.

#WalkcycleLDN #recoverycollege

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Did you know May is National Walking Month?

Even a short burst of 10 minutes of brisk walking increases our mental alertness, energy and positive mood" (MHF) 👏

Step on over to https://t.co/5jf8evylCm to read the blog.

#wellness #recoverycollege #slamrecoverycollege

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Over 1/3 of adults have felt down or low about their body image (MHF).

Jo-Ann, Ldn Dares facilitator, explains some of the key benefits of theatre arts for nurturing a positive body image.

Visit https://t.co/5ij3CcukZ7 for more information.

#performingarts #bodycoaching

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45% of people in the UK told MHF that green spaces helped them to cope with the pandemic 🌿

We know that nature can uplift our mood, take away stressors, and free our minds and bodies. Read our #earthday blog through our #linkinbio.

#earthfriendly #bodypositivity

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31% of people feel more comfortable speaking with Google than another person (YouGov).

In coaching ‘why’ is often thought of as a punishing question that forces us into a defensive position – should reflect on these thoughts to understand ourselves further.

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Studies show daily physical activity lowers risk of depression and dementia by 20-30% (MHF).

We’ve partnered with @TfL & @GroundworkLON to enable all communities to enjoy active travel.

Discover our Walking with Body Confidence Sessions, #linkinbio.

#WalkcycleLDN

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A UK-wide survey found almost ¾ of adults have felt so stressed that they felt unable to cope.

Read our Stress Awareness Month blog via the #linkinbio, we discuss regaining connectivity, certainty and control of your body.

#stressawarenessmonth #mentalhealthawareness

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This World Theatre Day, we’re spreading the word about the life-changing benefits of theatre in mental healthcare.

To discover how our programmes can save £1,000s annually for mental health services, click the #linkinbio.

#worldtheatreday #mentalhealthmatters

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SLaM Recovery College has a community partnership with @LdnDares who offer fantastic Body Awareness workshops and courses. Ursula, director of Ldn Dares has written a blog for #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek. Check it out here:
https://t.co/RXaVBwHKAa

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1.25 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder.

This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Visit our blog via our #linkinbio to learn the myths to watch out for, where these illnesses can arise from, and what you can do to help.

#NEDAwareness

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Studies show that 70% of all people feel like impostors at some point (Science of People).

Today, on the Ldn Dares blog, Gaz is revealing his personal experience with #confidence and tips on how to shift your mindset.

Check out Gaz’s blog via our #linkinbio.

#bodycoaching

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As much as 10% of our thoughts involve comparisons of some kind (Psychology Today).

Angela R Wilson reminds us to accept and embrace all things that make you, YOU.

To see more from Ldn Dares visit our website via our #linkinbio.

#bodypositivity #bodycoaching

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#BlueMonday is supposedly the saddest day of the year. In the @PGtips @Samaritans ‘Brew Monday’ Study, 9/10 people said a catch up over a cup of tea would help them feel less lonely.

We can all take steps to protect the wellbeing of ourselves and those around us.

#HereForYou