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Community Matters for Crescendo
Russell Allen, Founder, Crescendo Brand Events said: “I found the content absolutely stimulating and bang on where we are right now as a business. For someone who finds it difficult to keep rooted in a meeting room for any length of time I was totally captivated by the graceful way you navigated such stimulating and
It all points to wellbeing
Sarah Mayo, co-founder of POINT3 Wellbeing speaks to Exhibition News about wellbeing in the exhibitions industry… “The exhibitions industry is no doubt a special one; bringing people together whether in a work or lifestyle capacity. The live environment offers a truly unique opportunity for people to meet, learn and be inspired as well as build
Mental Health Awareness at Lonely Planet
LUCY MINIHAN, HR EMEA, LONELY PLANET SAID: “POINT3 delivered a really engaging talk to our staff during Mental Health Awareness Week. We took time to self-reflect on our personal wellbeing needs, and learned some practical tools to help manage the effects of day-to-day stress better. Thank you, we’d love to work with POINT3 again!” If
Meaningful Tech Connections – By Anna Kotwinski
How to create a positive relationship with ourselves and our technology We’re delighted to interview Anna Kotwinski, co-founder of Shine Offline in our expert interview this month, about establishing Meaningful Tech Connections. Shine Offline are a digital wellbeing consultancy that helps businesses support their staff to have healthy, effective relationships with their smartphones and other
MOVE MORE NATURALLY – PART 2
When movement interrupts mindfulness. How to move more pain free with Kieran Lowe We recently caught up with Kieran Lowe, an osteopath and sports rehabilitator to discuss when movement interrupts mindfulness. Kieran has been working within healthcare for over 14 years supporting elite and amateur level athletes in the UK and abroad. More recently Kieran
Thrive not Survive
WANT, BELIEVE, THRIVE by Sarah Mayo As I sit here with the task of writing a blog on stepping out of your comfort zone, I’m inspired by the words of Napoleon Hill who said “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” Just writing and reading these words gives me that
Meaningful Connections
Community Matters by Nicky Morgan Whenever I come to write a blog there’s always a funny circumstance that occurs which helps to get my story started. Today it’s been WIFI, or as it turns out, a lack of WIFI. Today I’ve been working from home – something I tend to do a couple of times
Meaningful Tech Connections – Part 1
Are we empowered or enslaved by technology? by Sion Stansfield In this blog I could have focused on the wider conversation around digital wellbeing; the stats that tell of our addiction to our devices, the fact we are more connected but seemingly more lonely, than ever before. With so much already out there I wanted
More More Naturally – Part 1
Stand up and take notice by Sarah Mayo Sit up… in fact, stand up and take notice… we’re told it’s dangerous to sit for six or more hours a day, yet everything about our lives is designed and tailored to encourage us to be sedentary for really long periods of time… whether it’s our largely
Wakey Wakey
Productivity by Nicky Morgan So here’s an irony. I am writing this blog post on “productivity” at 3.15pm on a Friday afternoon – the week after I got back from a week’s holiday. My productivity levels this week, safe to say, have been a little all over the place. But with a commitment to share
Care for the carers
NATALIA PHILLIPS, RICHMOND BOROUGH MIND CHARITY SAID: “We are extremely thankful to POINT3 for the talk they recently delivered to our carers. The feedback I got from the carers and staff in attendance was very positive. The talk was insightful and as some carers stated, reminded them to look after themselves, while highlighting the importance
Move More Mindfully for Mind, Body, Soul – Part 2
Every Breath Counts by Nicky Morgan “Mindfulness” as a practice came onto my radar in the mid-noughties. My mum cut an article out of a magazine for me to read – (so safe to say this “mindfulness” thing was going mainstream) – as she thought it could be helpful for me. Mindfulness was apparently a
BEING MINDFUL WITH JOHN LEWIS
LEXI FINNIGAN, PARTNER & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS SAID: “What an amazing introduction into wellbeing from the team at POINT3. It was a brilliant mix of useful information and practical tips to help us help ourselves to be the best we can be. Would highly recommend.” To find out more about our wellbeing
Move More Mindfully for Mind, Body, Soul – Part 1
Every Step Counts by Sarah Mayo I’ve long been interested in “exercise”, but that’s what I would now call “formal” exercise… My interest in exercise is now more about movement, specifically, regular movement, as opposed to formal exercise per se… and I’m a huge advocate of “free” movement as much as possible… there’s so much
Wellbeing out of the shadows, into Digital Shadows
Sophie Burke, HR Business Partner, Digital Shadows said: “POINT3 recently supported our Employee Appreciation Day with their STRETCH+CHILL workout. It was an invigorating way to kick-start the day with a deep stretch of the body followed by deep relaxation for the mind with the chill element. This is the second time POINT3 has been into
SLEEP FOR MIND, BODY & SOUL – PART 2
Wake up to the power of sleep and rest with Risa Gabrielle We recently had the pleasure of chatting to Risa Gabrielle, a sleep therapist, to discuss sleep and its impact on our mental, physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Risa is also a yoga teacher and transformational coach. Her passion is empowering people to
Sleep for Mind, Body, Soul – Part 1
MY PRESCRIPTION OF CHOICE… By Nicky Morgan I was so excited when I discovered that scientists had discovered a ground-breaking elixir that: Makes you live longer. Enhances your memory. Makes you more creative. Makes you look more attractive. Helps to keep weight under control and reduces food cravings. Protects you from cancer and dementia. Lowers your risk of
Supporting Sky’s Project Wellness
Anna Carnegie, Health & Fitness Manager, Sky said: “The POINT3 team have supported Sky now with a workshop, workout and work-in. The Mind Massage work-in was part of our Project Wellness series which takes place in the beautiful Sky Cinema space once a month. And we hosted the HIIT+CHILL workout in the gym space one
MOTIVATION FOR MIND, BODY & SOUL – PART 2
WHERE THERE’S A WILL (+ A WHY) THERE’S A WAY WITH MEGAN SWANSON We recently met with Dr. Megan Swanson from Just Breathe Counselling, a doctor in clinical and sports psychology to discuss motivation and how it connects the mind, body and soul. Megan is also trained in positive psychology, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
MOTIVATION FOR MIND, BODY & SOUL – PART 1
MY MOTIVATION MOVES ME By Siôn Stansfield “Motivation is the reason for people’s actions, willingness and goals. Motivation is derived from the word motive which is defined as a need that requires satisfaction. These needs could also be wants or desires that are acquired through influence of culture, society, lifestyle, etc. or generally innate.” Everyday
Offsite with Danone Leadership
Nora Iskandar, HR Director Dairy, Danone said: “POINT3 supported our leadership team on a recent away day by delivering a facilitated workshop followed by an energising workout. It was a really helpful, engaging session which continued to impact our mood and discussions long afterwards. The POINT3 team were professional and flexible and we hope to work