Wellness Wednesdays

This week my colleague Eilleen Cunningham has written a piece on regrets and a fabulous book by Matt Haig called  The Midnight Library . No regrets? I have always recognised that regretting things in life that w e do (or don’t do) is wasted energy. However, knowing it (logically) and actually stopping it are two different things. As humans we have this wonderful ability to be conscious, not only of the present moment but also to be able to reflect on past memories and actions. Wondering how our lives might be different ‘if only…’ may be a source of relief, amusement or frustration. Even the smallest decision we made years ago may have created our life as we know it today. For example, I can still remember the split-second decision to buy a local paper from a street vendor twenty-five years ago in which I found a tiny advert for a job which then led to another job then another, meeting people who are still my good friends now and influencing my house moves. As well as being able to look

This week Trish Morgan, Lecturer in Adult Nursin g, talks about the healing power of movement. ‘Movement is healing – a medicine not just for the body but also for the mind and soul’. Author unknown As the pandemic continues to impact on the way we live, it is crucial we look after ourselves both mentally and physically. With many of us working/studying from home, moving our bodies is more important than ever. Exercise can help keep the body strong and it also releases endorphins which benefits our mental health. Although working/studying from home has many benefits, it can also mean people are less likely to move from their desks as often. Office working/attending campus regularly incorporated mobility through going to meetings, walking to lectures, speaking to colleagues/peers or heading out for lunch. Employees/students working from home can spend hours in the same position, as they don’t have as many natural interruptions to their day. Spending a large amount of time sitting down c