Wokingham Wellbeing MOOC

This week your challenge is to learn something new. Find the instructions for an origami plant or animal of your choice and create it! If you have some experience with origami try something more challenging, if you're  new to it perhaps try something classic, like the crane. To find out how origami can help wellbeing have a look here . Share the tutorial you used and a photo of your creation in the comments below. Blue tack your finished origami creation to the  Wellbeing Window/ Wall

Inspired by the instagram phenomenon 100happydays your challenge is to take 1 photo, each day, for the next 7 days, of something that makes you happy!  It can be anything from a meet-up with a friend to a very tasty cake, a beautiful tree on your walk to school, or your view from bed. Take notice of the small things that make you happy, and do more of them! Put your photos into a collage and a post them in the comments below. Print the collage and stick onto the  Wellbeing Window/ Wall. To find out about more 100happydays watch this TED talk from the founder  Dmitry Golubnichy ,  visit the website here , or search #100happydays on instagram.

Welcome to the Wokingham Wellbeing Project! Over the next 10 weeks you will be set a series of challenges to improve and explore your understanding of your personal wellbeing. The New Economics Foundation states "the  concept of wellbeing comprises two main elements: feeling good and functioning well. Feelings of happiness, contentment, enjoyment, curiosity and engagement are characteristic of someone who has a positive experience of their life. Equally important for wellbeing is our functioning in the world. Experiencing positive relationships, having some control over one’s life and having a sense of purpose are all important attributes of wellbeing." Their evidence suggests even a small increase in wellbeing can help to decrease some mental health issues and also help people flourish.  They have identified 5 areas to help improve your wellbeing. You're challenges will fall into one these areas, or might span a couple of areas. To see a brief overview of th...