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Workout Wednesday #5
29th April 2020
Week 5 of WorkoutWednesday. We will be releasing a video every Wednesday showing you how you can easily get your fit on at home.
Sleep better, feel better - A Self-Isolation Blog
28th April 2020
Learn about the importance of sleep and the barriers to sleep during this period of quarantine and self isolation. Learn some simple hints and tips to improve your sleep patterns and support a healthy balanced lifestyle whilst working from home.
Mental Health Monday #4
27th April 2020
Today's topic for Mental Health Monday is sleep.
The Lazy Sunday Bookclub #3
26th April 2020
Each week during this period of self-isolation, we will be hosting 'The Lazy Sunday Bookclub' with the aim of encouraging more people to get reading during their free time.
This week we are recommending some non-fiction books that are suitable for the current situation, including books about cleaning, cooking, healthy living and happiness!
Saturday Screen Suggestions #3
25th April 2020
In this week's Saturday Screen Suggestions Zara discusses her favourites in TV and film comedies and recommends a few you can watch at home.
Hobbies at Home #4
24th April 2020
In this week's Hobbies at Home Zara shows us how to create a potted house plant.
Workout Wednesday #4
22nd April 2020
Week 4 of Workout Wednesday. We will be releasing a video every Wednesday showing you how you can easily get your fit on at home.
Never Work With Children - A Self-Isolation Blog
21st April 2020
Ever heard the saying 'never work with children or animals'? I think most people are discovering the reason for this now that many of us are having to work from home!
One of our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinators, Gill Dawes, has written us a short account of her experience of working at home in the company of her two teenagers and hubby!
Mental Health Monday #3
20th April 2020
The third instalment of our regular segment, Mental Health Monday.
The Lazy Sunday Bookclub #2
19th April 2020
This Sunday Zara focusses on five 'feel good' reads that are heart warming and make you feel happy.
Saturday Screen Suggestions #2 - 'Feel Good' Films
18th April 2020
This week for our Saturday Screen Suggestions, Gill Dawes, our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator and Health Champion, has collated a list of her favourite 'feel good' films to improve your mood during this difficult time.
Hobbies at Home #3
17th April 2020
In this video Zara tells you how to make a 'zine. A zine is a mini DIY magazine that is self-published and circulated
What are the best wellbeing apps to use?
16th April 2020
Are you wondering what apps are the easiest and most effective to use to improve your health and wellbeing?
Confused by what is on offer?
We at the Wellbeing Team have been exploring all the best health and wellbeing apps your can download to use at home and have listed some of the best below (grouped in easy to read topics).
Workout Wednesday #3
15th April 2020
This week's Workout Wednesday Frankie tells us her top 8 swiss ball exercises.
How can arts and crafts help my mental health?
14th April 2020
Taking care of your mental health is important, especially whilst social distancing. Isolation can cause anxiety, depression and various other wellbeing issues. One way for you to cope with negative feelings is through crafting.
Mental Health Monday #2
13th April 2020
The second instalment of our regular segment, Mental Health Monday. Today, Julie de Groot, Senior Occupational Health Advisor, talks about the importance of mindful meditation for improving mental health.
The Lazy Sunday Bookclub #1
12th April 2020
Each week during this period of self-isolation, we will be hosting 'The Lazy Sunday Bookclub' with the aim of encouraging more people to get reading during their free time.
Saturday Screen Suggestions #1
11th April 2020
Over the next few weeks we will be posting ‘Saturday screen suggestions’ on our very own YouTube channel. We will be talking you through our recommendations on different TV shows and films to watch on various topics to motivate and inspire you without you having to leave your house. The theme of today’s video is films where you can travel to exotic locations from the comfort of your own sofa!
Hobbies at Home #2
10th April 2020
This week for our Hobbies at Home series, Zara shows us how to make a loaf of white bread from scratch!
Lets get Quizzical!
8th April 2020
Grab some paper & a pen and get ready to test your knowledge with our first ever virtual pub quiz!
Workout Wednesday #2
8th April 2020
Week 2 of Workout Wednesday. We will be releasing a video every Wednesday showing you how you can easily get your fit on at home.
Healthy Eating - A Self-Isolation Blog
7th April 2020
Today, Frankie Hayward, Senior Occupational and Wellbeing Coordinator, provides us a blog on healthy eating, it's importance and some helpful tips and tricks for healthy eating whilst stuck at home!
Mental Health Monday #1
6th April 2020
The latest segment to be introduced to Cornwall Council's timetable of video releases is... MENTAL HEALTH MONDAY.
Useful learning resources for children in lockdown
3rd April 2020
There are lots of websites offering free (and fun) learning opportunities for families at this time. Here is a roundup of Health, Safety and Wellbeing’s Top Ten.
Workout Wednesday #1
1st April 2020
Here's our brand new weekly feature... WORKOUT WEDNESDAY! We will be releasing a video every Wednesday showing you how you can easily get your fit on at home.
