Nature is Everywhere: wellbeing ideas from Permission to Dream

Outdoors for wellbeing #9 – Nature is everywhere Finding nature wherever we are Throughout this series we have been focussing on the benefits of nature to our wellbeing. Whether it’s forest bathing or looking after houseplants, interacting with nature not only brings us joy but can make us calmer, more content and improve our mood.…

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Outdoors for wellbeing - bringing the outside in

Outdoors for wellbeing #9 – Bringing the outside in The magic of indoor gardening So far in our series of blogs we have talked about experiencing the outdoors. But if you can’t or don’t want to go outside you can still benefit from the goodness that green living things bring. We would like to introduce…

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outdoors for wellbeing - accessible cycling

Outdoors for Wellbeing #7 – Accessible cycling ‘Cycling Without Age Scotland’ This week we’re taking a look at an organisation which helps disabled people and older people access the outdoors. Cycling Without Age Scotland use “trishaws”, tricycles with a seat for two passengers on the front and pedalled by one person at the rear. The…

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Outdoors for wellbeing - walking with kindness

Outdoors For Wellbeing #4 – Walking With Kindness Walking is great for your own physical and mental wellbeing, but how could you use kindness to spread the benefits to others on your walks? Here are some examples of things you could try:   Acknowledge others you see while out walking. It could be a smile,…

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