Why are strong personal relationships so important?
This article summarises the benefits of having strong relationships and how they contribute to a long, healthy, and happy life.
On friendliness to strangers
An abstract from The Book of Life reflecting on how we perceive strangers. Focusing on why it is important to remember strangers often resemble ourselves more than not.
Eating together
There are many psychological, social and biological benefits of eating meals with other people. Find out what these benefits are, and how to make the most of mealtimes.
Happy to chat benches – getting strangers to talk
This news article reports the simple idea of Happy to Chat benches started by Allison Owen-Jones from Cardiff. She started signposting benches to open up avenues for strangers to speak... read more →
Do kind things for others
Why being kind to others increases our own levels of happiness as well as theirs. Find out what counts as kindness and 40 acts you can do to get you... read more →
How to Academy – podcast archives
Platform: The How To Academy has a podcast series where you can hear from the thinkers shaping the 21st century. From polar explorers to climate activists, CEOs to cabinet ministers.... read more →
Skillshare
Platform: Explore creativity! Join Skillshare to watch, play, learn, make, and discover.
Funzing Talks
Platform: Find hosts who created workshops, tours, group meals, lectures and more based on their hobby, knowledge or talent.
How exercise impacts on the brain
Podcast: Researcher at King’s College London, Dr Brendan Stubbs, talks about the impact exercise has on mental wellbeing. Hear her speak about what else we can do with our bodies... read more →