Try something new! Gardening with Andrew Cowley

How do they do it? With Ben Hobbis.

Ben is one of those people you see online and think "How does he do it?". He teaches full time, has hobbies, a home life, goes on holiday and finds time to lead an amazing CIC - The Step Up Network. So I thought I'd ask him how he does it all, how he fits in so much into his life. We chat about finding the joy, making time and knowing what is important to you. A must listen for anyone who would like to do more of the things they love. Learn more about the Step Up Network and the amazing work they do supporting you to be the leader you want to be here - https://stepupnetwork.uk/ [https://stepupnetwork.uk/] Connect with Ben here https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hobbis-702788158/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hobbis-702788158/]https://bsky.app/profile/mrbhobbis.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/mrbhobbis.bsky.social] https://x.com/MrBHobbis [https://x.com/MrBHobbis] ******* Thank you for listening, please subscribe so you don't miss an episode. To boost your own wellbeing join my Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinnernourish [https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinnernourish] or buy a Diary Toolkit here - https://thediarytoolkit.com/ [https://thediarytoolkit.com/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nourish.your.inner.happy/ [https://www.instagram.com/nourish.your.inner.happy/] To boost your staff's wellbeing, look at my website https://nourishtheworkplace.com/ [https://nourishtheworkplace.com/] Buy the Diary Toolkit program here - https://thediarytoolkit.com/schools/ [https://thediarytoolkit.com/schools/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nourishtheworkplace [https://www.instagram.com/nourishtheworkplace/]/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nourishtheworkplace [https://www.facebook.com/nourishtheworkplace] X - https://x.com/nourishworkplce [https://x.com/nourishworkplce] Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/nourishworkplce.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/nourishworkplce.bsky.social]

Try something new! Gardening with Andrew Cowley

Do you have a hobby? Let me inspire you by talking to my friends about how they boost their wellbeing by spending time doing things they love. In this episode I talk to Andrew Cowley (wellbeing expert and author) about his love of gardening, how he got into it and what he loves about it. We also give you some easy tips on how to get started yourself. Find out more about Andrew and the work he does here https://healthyteachertoolkit.wordpress.com/ [https://healthyteachertoolkit.wordpress.com/] https://x.com/andrew_cowley23 [https://x.com/andrew_cowley23] https://bsky.app/profile/andrewcowley23.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/andrewcowley23.bsky.social] ******* Thank you for listening, please subscribe so you don't miss an episode. To boost your own wellbeing join my Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinnernourish [https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinnernourish] or buy a Diary Toolkit here - https://thediarytoolkit.com/ [https://thediarytoolkit.com/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nourish.your.inner.happy/ [https://www.instagram.com/nourish.your.inner.happy/] To boost your staff's wellbeing, look at my website https://nourishtheworkplace.com/ [https://nourishtheworkplace.com/] Buy the Diary Toolkit program here - https://thediarytoolkit.com/schools/ [https://thediarytoolkit.com/schools/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nourishtheworkplace [https://www.instagram.com/nourishtheworkplace/]/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nourishtheworkplace [https://www.facebook.com/nourishtheworkplace] X - https://x.com/nourishworkplce [https://x.com/nourishworkplce] Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/nourishworkplce.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/nourishworkplce.bsky.social]

How reflection is different to over thinking with Dr Lucy Kelly

Are you an over thinker? Maybe you've heard of reflective practice and shied away from it because it seems like just over thinking your day, or you the term may be completely new to you. I chat to Dr. Lucy Kelly about how reflective practice is such a powerful and positive addition to your wellbeing toolkit and how it can relieve stress and anxiety, put a stop to tossing and turning at bedtime and help you focus on the amazing things happening in your life. Dr. Lucy Kelly is an Associate Professor in Education (PGCE English) at University of Bristol. She is the PI for 'Reimagining the Diary' project (diary-keeping as a positive tool for teacher wellbeing) which she then created into The Diary Toolkit [https://thediarytoolkit.com/]which shows you how to turn reflective practice into a habit that enhances your wellbeing. Connect with her here Twitter/X https://x.com/drlucykelly [https://x.com/drlucykelly] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lucy-kelly-27a132232/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lucy-kelly-27a132232/] Take her advice, stop overthinking by effectively reflecting! Buy your own Diary Toolkit her - https://thediarytoolkit.com/ [https://thediarytoolkit.com/] Kimberley Evans is an expert in personal and staff wellbeing. Through Nourish the Workplace, she helps schools create positive, thriving work cultures. With Nourish Your Inner Happy, she equips individuals with tools to live their best lives. https://nourishtheworkplace.com/ [https://nourishtheworkplace.com/] https://nourishyourinnerhappy.com/ [https://nourishyourinnerhappy.com/]

Financial wellbeing - help for you and your staff

The cost of living and financial issues are often cited in my school surveys and social media responses as having a detrimental affect on wellbeing. Knowing what to do about it is hard and overwhelming. In this episode I speak to Eileen about how financial stress affects education staff, how we can support staff in easing this stress and how individuals can learn easy ways to manage their financial stress to bring more joy into their life. A must listen for everyone! Eileen Adamson, is a teacher and dedicated money coach who empowers educators like you to embrace financial wellbeing, bringing you a life of joy and happiness with the freedom and flexibility to live a life you love. https://twitter.com/YourMoneyCoachx [https://twitter.com/YourMoneyCoachx] https://www.facebook.com/yourmoneysorted/ [https://www.facebook.com/yourmoneysorted/] Free five day course here - https://www.yourmoneysorted.co.uk/maximise-money-free [https://www.yourmoneysorted.co.uk/maximise-money-free] Free resources - https://www.yourmoneysorted.co.uk/free-resources [https://www.yourmoneysorted.co.uk/free-resources]

Can you go on your own?

After a conversation with some friends about me going paddleboarding on my own prompted me to think about why sometimes struggle to do things solo, this podcast explores why.  Is is fear? What of?  Have a listen and let me know.