Tag: mental health
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Are you getting your otium?
Could the secret to longevity be idleness, lying around? Well, yes but not quite… The ancient Romans had a concept called otium which was about the restorative value of spending time in nature for self exploration, creativity, and contemplation. Idleness has productive value and restful time in nature is one of the Blue Zone principles…
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The art of being
Mental health awareness week! In these times of relentless busy-ness it’s so important to just be in the moment, focus just on that next step, embrace it, let go of the anxiety of having to do, worry about the future, overwhelm from the growing ‘to do’ list or burgeoning inbox. Taking care of yourself and…