by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | May 13, 2021 | Thoughts
Be honest: How much time do you spend staring at a screen each day? Our increasing reliance on technology means many of us are spending ever less time outdoors—even as we have shown this week that scientists are compiling enormous evidence of the value of getting out...
by Kerri Summers | May 13, 2021 | Thoughts
A large body of research exists on the psychological and physiological benefits of interaction with nature. However, getting out in nature isn’t always viable. Digital nature which allows us to experience nature in a simulated environment can provide a practical and...
by Kerri Summers | May 13, 2021 | Thoughts
A new study from Microsoft’s Human Factors Lab explains why back-to-back virtual meetings drain us and how important a short 10 minute break can be to alleviate build-up of stress. The study compared the brainwaves of 14 participants who attended 4 x 30 minute...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | May 11, 2021 | Thoughts
How do you feel when you’re out in nature? Whether it’s a walk in a city park, or out in the countryside, rain, or shine. How does your whole being feel? How long does it take to get a dose of nature high enough to make people say they feel healthy and have a strong...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | May 10, 2021 | Thoughts
The New York Times has published some great articles this year that sum up the mood of the moment. It was the New York Times that noticed the first ‘We Have All Hit a Wall’ moment to which we all let out a sigh of ‘yes exactly’. It was also The New York Times...
by Kerri Summers | Mar 22, 2021 | Thoughts
This Monday is International Women’s Day and social media will be awash with posts showcasing amazing women and talking about how important this day is. Whilst IWD is an important date in the calendar, the other 364 days of the year also need to live up to the good...
