As we looked at the straggly bushes in our neighbor’s garden, we wondered if we’d mistakenly assumed he’d tidy his garden when we, his new neighbors, moved in. A few days later, he happened to walk past when we were again assessing the bushes after a walk. We introduced ourselves, and his face lit up as his eyes followed ours. … Read More
Forest therapy is now in Australia, but what is it exactly?
The evidence is mounting that time in nature makes you happier, healthier and smarter. Forest Therapy – known in Japan as Shinrin-yoku – triggers your body’s own anti-depressant response, boosts your immune system and even increases your creativity and mental capabilities. If you have ever walked in nature Thoreau-style, you may already know the therapeutic benefit of contemplative time in the … Read More
How the Workplace Resilience Movement Lost its Way and How to Save it
The psychological resilience movement promised to emancipate us from suffering and empower us to overcome whatever adversities life threw our way. However, increasingly it’s seen as a tool that enables worker exploitation. How did it come to this? As we will see, the seeds of the movement’s decline were sown long ago. Fortunately for all of us, a new generation … Read More