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Tag: Science of Well-Being

The Science of Wellbeing is a course that looks at recent studies in psychological science to learn how we can be happier, feel less stressed and, essentially, thrive. It involves, in part, putting into practice what we learn and building habits that will lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. This is my experience as I worked through the course.

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Wellness journey – the next leg

on 27 March 20216 August 2025 Leave a Comment on Wellness journey – the next leg

It has been quite the journey so far in improving my wellbeing and I’m now ready to start the next phase. For the last two years, I’ve been focused on nurturing my spiritual, emotional and mental wellbeing. This journey has been so insightful and life-changing really. I’m not even the same person I was two …

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Establishing new habits

on 13 March 202120 January 2025 Leave a Comment on Establishing new habits

For wellness this week, I’m continuing with the challenge from The Science of Well-being course. I’m in the final week of practicing meditation, or mindfulness really, to keep my mind in the present and focused on the positives. For each week of this “assignment phase” of the course, we were given a tip to help …

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Living in gratitude

on 27 February 202120 January 2025 Leave a Comment on Living in gratitude

For wellness this week, I’m continuing with meditation to control my thoughts and keep it in the present and positive. Basically, I’m practicing mindfulness. This is for the The Science of Well-being course I’ve been taking for the past couple months. Last week was difficult. I was faced with issues in my environment that made …

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Life is right now

on 20 February 202120 January 2025 Leave a Comment on Life is right now

Some thoughts on being present, meditation and mind control for wellness, particularly in difficult circumstances. This week I started another wellness challenge based on The Science of Well-being course I’ve been taking. Except it’s not a new challenge. We’re at a point in the course where all the lessons are complete and we’re now in …

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On meditation and expressing gratitude

on 6 February 202120 January 2025 Leave a Comment on On meditation and expressing gratitude

The challenges from last week went very well! That’s especially true for the sleep challenge. I’m in much better moods lately because of the improvements to my quality of sleep. And now, onto this week. I’m tackling another two wellness challenges based on The Science of Well-being course. The first habit is practicing meditation. The …

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On sleep, exercise, and mindful work

on 30 January 202120 January 2025 Leave a Comment on On sleep, exercise, and mindful work

This week for wellness, I’m focused on three things. The first has to do with being mindful while working. This is to ensure that I’m working at a right, or healthy, pace. I’m planning to reopen the Etsy shop by next week and there’s a lot of work to be done. As I’ve mentioned before, …

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Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
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