This month’s theme is all about reflecting on what gives our life meaning. Being a part of something bigger than ourselves and focusing on things that we value is key to our wellbeing. So, let’s take time to reflect on what we care about this month and keep these things at the front of our minds.
Podcast: Inspire Nation
Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee host this podcast to help you become healthier, more successful, and happier. They feature motivational speakers, health experts, athletes, and regular, everyday people. The messages are a mixture of personal stories as well as useful techniques you can use to overcome obstacles and live a healthier, happier life. Available on Spotify.
Netflix: The Pursuit of Happyness
Life is a struggle for single father Chris Gardner. Evicted from their apartment, he and his young son find themselves alone with no place to go. Even though Chris eventually lands a job as an intern at a prestigious brokerage firm, the position pays no money. The pair must live in shelters and endure many hardships, but Chris refuses to give in to despair as he struggles to create a better life for himself and his son. Watch the trailer here.
Yoga: YouTube
Yoga for A Fresh Start | Yoga with Adriene A practice designed for humans living through disorienting times. This complete session is designed to help you use the tools of yoga to become aware of where you are so you can mindfully guide yourself forward. Increase flexibility, build strength, improve posture with this breath led yoga practice. In this session, we will ease in, practice breath technique, and MOVE. Be prepared to let go of what no longer is serving you, feel the power of your own presence, and boost your connection with feelings of balance, ease, creativity, and contentment. Encouraged but optional: bring a blanket or towel to sit on.
Finance: The Meaningful Money Personal Finance Podcast
Pete Matthew discusses and explains all aspects of your personal finances in simple, everyday language. Personal finance, investing, insurance, pensions and getting financial advice can all seem daunting, but with the right knowledge and easy-to-follow action steps, Pete will help you to get your money matters in order. Each show is in two segments: Firstly, everything you need to KNOW, and secondly, everything you need to DO to move forward on the subject of that episode. Available on Spotify.
Spotify Playlists: Meaningful May
Take time to reflect on what we care about this month with this playlist.
Article: Top 5 Instagram Accounts for Self-Care Tips
It has been a busy year. It’s common to feel as though you don’t have time to take a break. But, we’re all guilty of spending too much time on social media. This article shares accounts on Instagram that excel in spreading positivity, self-care tips and wellness, you can have the best of both worlds during your social media break.
Meditation: YouTube
GUIDED MEDITATION: Self-Esteem – Let us guide you through a meditation to improve your self-esteem. You are far more wonderful than you give yourself credit for. Allow this high-quality guided meditation to show you what an amazing and unique person you truly are.
TEDTalks: What Makes Life Meaningful | Michael Steger
Michael F. Steger is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University. He has spent more than a decade researching people’s ability to find meaning in their lives and the benefits of living a meaningful life. In his talk, he asks the question “What Makes Life Meaningful?” and will share what psychological science can tell us about the answer. You can watch the talk here.
Read: The Life Audit: A Workbook for a Healthier, Happier You – Michelle Moroney
Michelle Moroney, life coach and owner of The Cliffs of Moher Retreat, has been facilitating retreats for over 15 years, and has recognised the desires that connect us all. We want to be happy. We want to feel better. We want to get the most out of life. And we don’t want to feel held back. To live a whole life we need to flourish mentally, physically and emotionally. But when we are caught in the cycle of day-to-day living, we can easily get stuck and find that while we thrive in some of these areas, in others we are badly organised, unbalanced and in need of review. The Life Audit is designed to help you take stock of the key areas of your life. By gently offering space to explore, contemplate and create new intentions that are in line with the life you want to live, it will help you move past blockages, and take you from where you are to where you want to be.
Watch: Change Makers
Change Makers explores how Irish universities are helping create meaningful change in society through a range of diverse and collaborative projects in areas such as health, children, education, equality, inclusion and the environment. Available on the RTE Player.
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