10 enriching things to try this month to benefit your wellbeing
updated on Apr 19, 2024
From an eco-friendly reading gift to a game designed to make your world a little kinder, check out our enriching wellbeing recommendations
1. Page-turners
One Day by David Nicholls
In a life-affirming story about friendship, missed opportunities and timing, we follow two best friends, Emma and Dexter, over the course of 20 years as we revisit the ups and downs of their lives and their evolving connection with each other. What will each year have in store for them?
(Out now, £9.99)
2. Out and about
Join a local rambling group
Are you someone who loves the joy of walking and exploring the great outdoors, but finds it challenging to go solo? Well, joining a local rambling group could be just the adventure you’ve been searching for! Find a rambling group local to you, and explore the picturesque countryside in the company of kindred spirits.
(Find local groups at ramblers.org.uk)
3. Act of kindness
Share one thing you’ve learnt from Happiful
At Happiful, we’re committed to bringing you health and wellbeing knowledge to enrich your life. But here’s the deal: we want to pass on the torch so that you can bring kindness to others too! So, if there’s a nugget of information that you’ve learnt from reading our magazine, take the time to share it with your loved ones.
4. Lend us your ears
‘Poem of the Day’
Escape into the fascinating world of poetry with the Poetry Foundation’s daily podcast, providing listeners with readings of some of the best classic and contemporary poems out there. Whether you seek solace, inspiration or to be transported to new realms of emotion, your literary journey awaits.
(Available on all podcast platforms)
5. Plugged-In
The New Happy
When it comes to Instagram accounts used to promote wellbeing, there’s one that really takes centre stage for gracing our feeds with positivity and daily inspiration, and that is The New Happy. This account uses simple yet powerful messaging in the artform of shapes to teach us about such a complex notion: the science of happiness.
(Follow @newhappyco on Instagram)
6. Lesson Learned
Educate yourself on epilepsy
Do you know how to respond when a soemone is having a seizure? Epilepsy UK has a free online course that will teach you about the different types of seizures there are, and how best to respond to each one. Armed with this life-saving knowledge, you’ll be able to provide comfort and support to those around you when it matters most.
(Head to learn.epilepsy.org.uk to start the course)
7. Tech tip-offs
Kinder World: Wellbeing Plants
Self-care and habit-forming can be tricky to stick with, but Kinder World was built to make it that little bit easier. Through this wholesome game, you’ll be encouraged to grow your houseplants by practising kindness towards yourself. Start playing today and make your virtual and real world a little kinder!
(Available on app store and Google Play)
8. Get going
30-20-10 workout
The 30-20-10 workout (sometimes called the 10-20-30 workout) is the go-to regime to help runners increase their performance and build up their speed gradually, regardless of ability. So how does it work? Jog for 30 seconds, run at a more moderate speed for 20 seconds, and sprint for 10 seconds. Then repeat the cycle four more times.
9. Square eyes
Earth Moods
One minute you’re watching the gentle waves lap in a tropical escape, and the next you find yourself soaring over sparkling nightscapes. Sounds exciting right? Each episode of Earth Moods transports you to the world’s most calming places, giving viewers the opportunity to sit back and unwind for 30 minutes.
(Watch on Disney+)
10. Treat yourself
Plantable Bookmarks
For any avid readers who want to make their favourite pastime more eco-friendly, this gift should be on your wishlist. Add a touch of nature to your reading habits with these creative bookmarks that are just itching to be planted into beautiful blooming flowers once you’re done with them. Talk about a bookmark that goes the extra mile!
(£2.50 each, or can be purchased as a set of 5, 10, or 15, at bloomingheck.co.uk)
Images: Plantable bookmarks | bloomingheck.co.uk, Kinder World | playkinderworld.com
