<![CDATA[News Feed - Wellbeing Videos - Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust]]> https://www.olicatschools.org%2Fwellbeingshorts Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 5 Jul 2022 17:53:26 GMT Tue, 5 Jul 2022 17:53:26 GMT <![CDATA[ Gratitude ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=204 Gratitude has long been discussed as one of the most important factors in wellbeing. Nathan Wells shares some practical ways that we can focus on our everyday blessings.

]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2022 17:53:26 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=204 <![CDATA[ Regrets ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=203 How can we learn from our perceived mistakes and turn regret into an opportunity?

]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:16:39 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=203 <![CDATA[ Hydration ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=202 Drinking enough water is paramount for our mental wellbeing as well as our physical health. 

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:40:12 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=202 <![CDATA[ Connections ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=201 This week, we are looking at connections, and in particular the need we all have for human connection and nurturing our community. 

]]> Wed, 4 May 2022 14:07:40 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=201 <![CDATA[ Lies ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=200 Life isn't sunshine and blue skies every single day. It is time to break the habit of comparison - find out how and the benefits it will bring in this week's wellbeing video.

]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:55:08 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=200 <![CDATA[ Positivity ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=199 Positivity can lead to better health and well-being not just for ourselves but for those around us. 

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:15:04 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=199 <![CDATA[ Wonder & Awe ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=136 There's plenty of reasons to dance, sometimes we've just got to find them. How can we help ourselves see the magic of the world we live in?

]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:47:24 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=136 <![CDATA[ Food Mood ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=197 With 95% of our serotonin (our feel-good hormone) found in our gut, the link between what we eat and how we feel is explored further in this week's video. 

]]> Wed, 9 Mar 2022 11:04:20 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=197 <![CDATA[ Sleep ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=195 This week we look at the importance of sleep on our mental and physical wellbeing

]]> Tue, 1 Mar 2022 17:14:47 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=195 <![CDATA[ Kindness ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=194 "If we take the time to be kind, we can reap the rewards emotionally and physically." 

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:30:39 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=194 <![CDATA[ Forgiveness ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=193 Forgiveness is not about the other person but involves a decision to let go of resentment. By embracing forgiveness, you can also embrace peace, hope, gratitude and joy. 

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:50:03 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=193 <![CDATA[ Daydreams ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=191 Our minds can quickly wander away from the calm and the quiet to our worries about the future or mistakes of the past. How can we become more focused, present and positive?

]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:01:40 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=191 <![CDATA[ Worry ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=190 We all worry, it is normal, but we need to be aware of the impact of being bombarded by the constant stimulus for worry and focus on how we can best look after ourselves and reframe our thoughts.

]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:08:05 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=190 <![CDATA[ Sound Health ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=189 Our relationship with sound is complex, we often hear but perhaps listen less. Have you ever considered making or manipulating a soundscape to make yourself healthier?

]]> Wed, 5 Jan 2022 09:49:30 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=189 <![CDATA[ A Brief History of Sadness ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=186 Life is a cycle of highs and lows. The lows are useful as they provide directions to the highs. The new video out today explores the classification of sadness.

]]> Wed, 8 Dec 2021 15:02:55 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=186 <![CDATA[ What's in the Box? ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=183 In a consumer-led world, does less actually equal more?

]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:13:07 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=183 <![CDATA[ Monotasking ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=182 Is it time for us to accept that efficient multitasking is a myth? Find out why we should all be monotasking more, enabling us to limit our input in this golden age of sensory overload. 

]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:03:26 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=182 <![CDATA[ Wishful Thinking ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=180 We see things through two lenses; what we want to be true and what is actually true...How can we successfully manage this state of constant disconnect?

]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:53:49 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=180 <![CDATA[ Expectation ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=178 It would be comforting to believe that the thoughts in your head have no real consequences, however, we know that this is not the case. Your thoughts are much more powerful than you may realise.

]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:10:02 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=178 <![CDATA[ The Wellbeing of Work ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=175 This week's video explores the often misunderstood relationship between wellbeing and work.

]]> Wed, 3 Nov 2021 06:58:16 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=175 <![CDATA[ Automatic Thoughts ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=176 You can either feed negative thoughts or you can starve them. This week we look at the potentially destructive nature of Automatic Thoughts

]]> Wed, 3 Nov 2021 07:11:44 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=176 <![CDATA[ Time ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=174 A very insightful Wellbeing Short this week from Nathan Wells, as we look at the benefits of purposeful living. 

]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:39:02 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=174 <![CDATA[ Intellectual Wellness ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=165 When we challenge ourselves and think hard we stimulate our brains, we learn, and our horizons are stretched. Our new wellbeing video explores intellectual wellbeing.

]]> Tue, 5 Oct 2021 16:42:37 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=165 <![CDATA[ Depression ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=163 This week Nathan Wells shares a short film called 'I had a Black Dog', helping us to understand depression and explore ways of managing depression and finding support. 

]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:18:25 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=163 <![CDATA[ The Power of Hydration ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=162 This week we are discussing the huge benefits of keeping hydrated both to your physical and mental health. 

]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:04:10 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=162 <![CDATA[ Pressure ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=160 Pressure can burst a pipe, it can also form a diamond. This wellbeing short explores how to manage pressure positively.

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:11:53 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=160 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Short 20: Sleep ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=137 Are you underestimating the importance of a good night's sleep?

]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2022 15:08:42 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=137 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Short 18: Lies ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=133 'The truth is that live like the weather - sometimes we get ice-cream and sometimes we don't, sometimes our kites fly high and sometimes they get stuck in a tree.'

In a world of social media, Nathan Wells, our Wellbeing Lead, asks if we are comparing ourselves to an illusion?

]]> Wed, 9 Jun 2021 20:57:56 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=133 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Short 17: Mental Strength ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=131 Thank you to Nathan Wells, our Wellbeing and Education Link Leader, who this week explores ways that we can all improve our mental strength. 

]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 15:20:35 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=131 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Short 16: Connections ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=127 Connecting with others gives us a sense of inclusion, connection, interaction, safety, and community. Your vibe attracts your tribe. Attract positive and healthy relationships by being one!

]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 13:32:10 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=127 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Short 15: Not so Random Acts ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=125 Happiness is the new rich. Inner peace is the new success. Health is the new wealth. Kindness is the new cool. Our new Wellbeing Short explores the impact of kindness to others and to ourselves.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 18:50:46 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=125 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Short 14: Inside - Outside ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=122 Join us this week as we venture into the great outdoors! Nathan Wells discusses the many benefits of nature on our mental and physical wellbeing. 

]]> Tue, 4 May 2021 19:07:43 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=122 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Short 13: Positivity ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=121 'When it rains look for rainbows, when it's dark look for stars.' Thank you to Nathan Wells, our OLICAT Schools Wellbeing and Education Link Leader, for this week's Wellbeing Short focusing on positivity and gratitude.

]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:16:33 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=121 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Short 12: Sometimes my Mind Wanders ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=117 Look back with fondness, look forward with anticipation but never forget to open the gift that is the present. Thank you to Nathan Wells for this week's wellbeing video. 

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:19:51 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=117 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Short 11: Still Worrying ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=116 'Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away today's peace.'The new Wellbeing short from Nathan Wells called 'Still Worrying' is out today and well worth a watch as we navigate this next chapter of lockdown easing.

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:53:24 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=116 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Shorts 10 - How to Power Up ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=111 In our final Wellbeing Short of the Spring term, Nathan Wells brings together the research from this series of lockdown support videos and provides the answer to the question 'What is it that Powers us up?"

]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:57:47 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=111 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Shorts 9 - Sleep ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=107 Sleep and mental health are closely connected and this week we discuss the importance of sleep, why we may have trouble sleeping and how we can improve the quality and quantity of our sleep. 

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:20:26 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=107 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Shorts 8 - Lies ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=102 We all eat lies when our hearts are hungry. This week's new Wellbeing Short is about the lies we tell ourselves and how to start concentrating on the beautiful truth.

]]> Tue, 9 Mar 2021 11:48:51 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=102 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Shorts 7 - Stress & Anxiety ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=101 The greatest weapon we have over stress and anxiety is the ability to choose one thought over another. This week's wellbeing video from Nathan Wells, our OLICAT Schools Wellbeing Lead, discusses ways of managing stress and anxiety.

]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2021 13:06:36 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=101 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Shorts 6: Connections ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=99 Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued. Our video this week explores the importance of relationships to wellbeing and contentment.

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:50:54 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=99 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Shorts 5: Kindness ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=98 This week, Nathan Wells, OLICAT Lead for Wellbeing, looks at kindness. 
There are many benefits of kindness; not just in kindness to others but also in being kind to ourselves.

]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2021 08:56:00 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=98 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Shorts 4: The Nurture of Nature ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=94 Join us on a woodland walk! 
Today we are focusing on the benefits of being outside and the unexpected effects on our mental health and wellbeing

]]> Tue, 2 Feb 2021 21:56:37 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=94 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Shorts 3: Gratitude ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=89 Exploring the positive mental and physical effects of counting our blessings and appreciating those who support us. What do you have to be thankful for today? 

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:31:41 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=89 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Shorts 2: Daydreams ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=88 This week, Nathan Wells talks to us about Daydreams and how to focus on becoming more present. 

]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:52:31 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=88 <![CDATA[ Shorts Week 1: Controlling Worry ]]> https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=87 This week, Nathan Wells, our Education and Wellbeing Lead, talks about worry and how we can help to control it.

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:36:04 GMT https://www.olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&nid=5&storyid=87