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The power of a poem when words fail you
When I was 18, my friend lost her mum to a long-standing battle with cancer. I had not experienced loss at that time in my life. Although...
Kim Newton-Woof
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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Shaken not deterred - free resources to help with your career
Whether you’ve be laid off or in the process of redundancy, those at The Redundants want to empower you with tools and resources to help...
Kim Newton-Woof
Jan 27, 20231 min read
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To improve your communication, first understand your mind
There are many models that encourage us to explore and better understand our mental processes to improve our communication and connection...
Kim Newton-Woof
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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Wise words from a Roman emperor still helpful today
The Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor from 161-180 AD. A prolific journal writer, his private reflections were...
Kim Newton-Woof
Nov 6, 20223 min read
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CEO secrets shared in under 2 mins
Since 2015 the BBC has been asking CEOs and founders a simple question: "What's the advice you wish you had when you started out?" For...
Kim Newton-Woof
Nov 1, 20221 min read
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A GROW model for self-care in 10mins
GP and mental health specialist Dr Lee David has developed a 10 minute 'GROW' method to support people in the moment with self-care and...
Kim Newton-Woof
Oct 29, 20222 min read
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Master the art of facilitation - improvise!
I came across a LinkedIn post from Lukas Liebich today. As a facilitator himself, he shared an observation about those of us who are most...
Kim Newton-Woof
Oct 23, 20221 min read
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A mindful minute at work
Being mindful involves tuning in to your mind and body to notice what you’re experiencing in the moment, without interpretation or...
Kim Newton-Woof
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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Top tips for a simpler life
What are some of the things we can do to simplify our lives and reduce feelings of anxiety? This short video from The School of Life...
Kim Newton-Woof
Sep 12, 20221 min read
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Act more like a Sherpa, less like an expert
"You don’t learn how to climb Mount Everest by sitting in a classroom listening to abstract theory, or even studying cases of other...
Kim Newton-Woof
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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A 3-minute evening routine for a productive tomorrow
Short and to the point, Teddy Mitrosilis on Twitter @TMitrosilis shares a three-step evening routine that is simple, playful and...
Kim Newton-Woof
Aug 30, 20221 min read
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Why it might be your body and not your mind
The thoughts we have and the moods we are in can have little to do with our minds. Much of what we think about stems from the complicated...
Kim Newton-Woof
Aug 21, 20221 min read
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The value of small kindnesses
Small Kindnesses by Danusha Laméris I’ve been thinking about the way, when you walk down a crowded aisle, people pull in their legs to...
Kim Newton-Woof
Aug 5, 20221 min read
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Why might a coaching qualification be of benefit to me?
Coaching is a process of supporting individuals or teams to achieve their personal or professional goals by providing guidance,...
Kim Newton-Woof
Jul 31, 20221 min read
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Why people are quitting work - and what they really want...
People keep resigning at record levels, yet companies are still trying to attract and retain them the same old ways. People are...
Kim Newton-Woof
Jul 17, 20222 min read
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Find ways to bounce back with Action For Happiness
Action for Happiness is a movement of people taking action to create a happier and kinder world, together. Their work is underpinned by...
Kim Newton-Woof
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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A framework to better understand emotions and their purpose
Millions of years of evolution resulted in human minds having a very clear focus. Keep me safe from harm and likely to perpetuate as a...
Kim Newton-Woof
Jun 29, 20221 min read
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What you wish you'd known when you were young?
"Don’t wait for the storm to pass, dance in the rain." "Don't ever work for someone you don't want to become." "Don't bother fighting the...
Kim Newton-Woof
May 31, 20221 min read
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What if you stop trying to do everything?
Guardian columnist and author of "Four Thousand Weeks: Time management for mortals", Oliver Burkeman joins Action for Happiness for a...
Kim Newton-Woof
May 26, 20221 min read
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Take time for a mindful moment
Action For Happiness provides so many sources of inspiration and information when it comes to living a life that is rich, full and...
Kim Newton-Woof
Apr 30, 20222 min read
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