Do you volunteer or support people in Glasgow who are volunteering then this wee workshop during #selfcareweek may be of interest to share www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kindness-c... @glasgowcvs.bsky.social @volunteerglasgow.bsky.social @whatsonglasgow.bsky.social @menmatterscotland.bsky.social

Kindness Counts workshop

A gentle reminder to those who are kind to others to be kind to yourself too.

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This is your 10 week reminder to plan for #SelfCareWeek to help widen its reach and ensure more people understand how to take better care of their #Mind&Body. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pifonline.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @readingagency.bsky.social

August is #NationalWellnessMonth and wellness begins with sleep. Good quality sleep is essential for our brain performance, mood and our general health. The #WorldSleepDay website has tips on the importance of #SleepHealth. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social

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With so many things happening in people’s lives and in the world, we may find the emotion of ‘happiness’ at times can be quite elusive. Yet we can find ways to bring more joy into our lives every day, even against the odds, when we find ways to experience happiness beyond the material world.

Wellness is an integration of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing and this #WellnessMonth download our #Power fact sheet to focus on your health and wellbeing. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @copescotland.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @jasonwarriner.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social

#GoBig this year with #selfcareweek - start planning with tips from our #8PPlan. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @norfolkadvice.bsky.social @nottmhospitals.bsky.social @hscwru.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social

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Relaxation in just 3 minutes.

YouTube video by COPEScotland - Health and Wellbeing

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