Wellbeing

9 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it.

1. Who defines what it means to age well?This podcast explores the subjective and systemic factors that shape our experience of growing older. It invites you to reflect on your own journey while questioning the societal …
2. How two magical words can transform your entire way of beingDuring the coronavirus pandemic in Sri Lanka, monk JayaShri Maathaa discovered a powerful mantra. This video explores how practicing gratitude can invite bliss, joy, and harmony i…
3. Why your daily dose of fun is essential for healthScience journalist Catherine Price explores why playfulness is more than just a luxury. This video introduces a new way to define fun and offers evidence-backed methods to integra…
4. Why everyday movements can be your greatest source of choreographic inspirationChoreographer Ryan Heffington explores how mundane daily tasks can transform into dance, offering a way to find joy and emotional release through the simple act of moving.
5. Can we thrive by abandoning the obsession with endless economic growth?For decades, global progress has been measured by a single metric: growth at any cost. But as industrialised nations face ecological limits, a new movement is asking if 'natural p…
6. Moving beyond sleep disorders to define the concept of sleep healthA conceptual paper argues that sleep medicine has focused too narrowly on diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, neglecting the idea of positive sleep health. The author propose…
7. Can we truly quantify human wellbeing or is happiness an elusive personal metric?Measuring happiness is a complex challenge that goes beyond simple self-reporting. This exploration examines how institutions approach the study of wellbeing, questioning the meth…
8. Why preparing for your later years is the ultimate act of independence and kindnessPreparation for later life is often avoided, yet simple organization while healthy can secure your autonomy and provide profound peace of mind. By documenting your wishes and mana…
9. A former slave wrote the oldest self-help rule that still works.Epictetus was born enslaved in the first century and became one of Rome's great Stoic teachers. His core idea: some things are up to us, our judgements and actions, and most thing…

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