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Have you ever noticed how your body feels when you hear your favourite songs and music? Or how your body reacts, responds or moves when feeling happy, sad, stressed, or anxious? Our body is wonderfully complex and awe inspiring, it enables us to connect with our thoughts, other people and the world we live in….
Do you find yourself getting stuck in a spiral of negative thoughts? Worrying about things that you can do nothing about? Do you feel so focused on the problem that you cannot see a solution? We know that the negative thoughts we have about ourselves, others and situations can be harmful to our health and…
Grace Sodzi, CEO of PAPER Arts CIC, talks about her experiences of imposter syndrome with you to assure you that you’re not alone. You’ll learn more about imposter syndrome, pick up some tips and have a go at some creative activities you can do to help manage it. This session is for you if you:…
Have you ever noticed how your breathing changes when you feel anxious? It can get shallow, tight, or fast. We rarely think about the way we breathe, and most of us were never taught how powerful this simple, constant function is. Yet, your breath is always with you, and it holds a secret: it can…
Quietness often holds great depth and wisdom, but sometimes we need a gentle nudge to see it as a strength rather than a barrier. If you’ve ever felt like your reserved nature is something you need to overcome, this workshop offers a beautiful space to reflect and see things differently. Join wellbeing writer Emily Wheeler…
I spend most Halloweens with my house lights off and curtains closed, hoping trick-or-treaters won’t knock on my door and expect me to socialise. Over the years I’ve turned it from pure avoidance into a comforting little ritual – a scary film in bed, snacks within reach, fairy lights for cosiness without being too visible…
Social anxiety can feel like a heavy weight, often keeping us stuck in place, worried about what others think or afraid to reach for the things we truly want. You might find yourself creating excuses or putting off goals because the anxiety just feels too big to tackle. In this encouraging and practical workshop, Kyle…
It can be easy to feel as though we are stuck, shaped entirely by our circumstances, past experiences, or even our own habits. Sometimes it seems as if our sense of self has been cast in stone. Yet, just as the tide moves and reshapes the shore, we too are capable of shifting, growing and…
Halloween is just one night we get to pretend and put on a costume. Yet, for many of us, the act of masking isn’t limited to October. We may have been wearing a careful, complex mask every day for as long as we can remember. This isn’t one we buy in a shop. It’s the…
Many of us carry a quiet sense of not enoughness through life. It can appear in different ways – feeling too quiet, too shy, too serious, too emotional, too loud, or not brave, confident or relaxed enough. However it shows up, this sense of lack can shape how we see ourselves and how we move…
Quietness can bring so much value to a workplace. Yet, many of us have grown up believing that being reserved, reflective, or softly spoken means we’ll be overlooked, underestimated, or left behind. These two workshops, led by Lara Hayward, ex-lawyer and Strategic Lead for Creative Careers & Sustainability at Oxford University, invite us to see…
The shift into autumn is always noticeable. The mornings feel cooler, the evenings draw in, and the light changes in a way that makes everything look softer. Some people find this time of year comforting, with the thought of cosy evenings, warm drinks, and time indoors. For others, it can feel heavy or uncertain, stirring…