Uplifting and inspiring ideas for you to try
It isn’t always easy to see the positives or motivate yourself. Here are some inspirational resources to help you feel a little bit happier and a little more stronger; or just pass the time pleasantly.
Websites
Craftivist Collective teaches the art of gentle protest
Woolly Hugs put your knitting to good use
Poem of the Day words to inspire
Reading Well – Books on Prescription reading to help you feel better
Birdsong Radio along with the birds outside your window, here are other songs for you to enjoy
Thrive: Carry on Gardening ideas for improving your own garden
Gardening the Community tips working with others to grown things
Bucketfillers101 ideas for if you’re feeling overwhelmed
Radio Garden tune into radio stations from around the world
Window Swap bored with your own view? Swap it for someone else’s
Sounds of the Forest hear the creatures call to you
TED Talks loads of free lessons to learn from.
Books
These are all designed to help you cheer, calm or build confidence.
The Little Book of Kindness: Everyday actions to change your life and the world around you by Bernadette Russell
The Little Book of Wonder: Rediscover the power of creativity, curiosity and imagination by Bernadette Russell
Guerilla Kindness and Other Acts of Creative Resistance: Making A Better World Through Craftivism by Sayraphim Lothian
Mindfulness of Nature with Claire Thompson
Survivors: Extraordinary Tales from the Wild and Beyond by David Long and Kerry Hyndman
David Long, Kerry Hyndman (illustrator)
How to make a difference by Kate and Ella Robertson.
How to be hopeful by Bernadette Russell
Notes on a nervous planet by Matt Haig
The Artist’s Way: a course in discovering and recovering your creative self by Julia Cameron
Apps
Coffitivity for when you can’t get out to a coffeeshop but want to feel like you’re in one for work
Brainsparker helps you think creatively
SimpleMind for all your mind-mapping needs
Unstuck a life coach in your pocket
50+ Apps to boost your creativity because we all need prompts to inspire us
Other tips and ideas…
Restrict your phone for some #digitaldowntime
Forest plant trees as you concentrate
StayFocused keeps you working
Cold Turkey blocks things so you can focus
Freedom free your time by shutting out distractions
Self Control for mac users who want to stay anchored.