5 tips to challenge imposter syndrome

5 tips to challenge imposter syndrome

"It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you are not." - Denis Waitley  Do you often find that you doubt yourself? That, at any moment, people will find out that you aren’t really capable of delivering at work, or unworthy of your...

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Interview with Anja – The Collaborative Library

Interview with Anja – The Collaborative Library

Read our interview with the brilliant Anja, founder of The Collaborative Library. What is 'The Collaborative Library'? We provide simple versions of academic papers so more people can read them. We want science and knowledge to be free and easy to access for all. Our...

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The part time vegan

The part time vegan

“Even a small reduction can have a big environmental impact."Can't vow to go vegan? You don't have to. At the age of 26, I gave up eating meat for Lent. My main reasons at the time were animal welfare and the positive effect on the planet. I found that I didn’t miss...

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Eco Echoes – our journey to sustainability

Eco Echoes – our journey to sustainability

“I have learnt that you are never too small to make a difference." - Greta Thunberg Climate change is scary. And when I’m scared, I tend to hide behind my sofa, sipping tea, hoping it will all blow over. But I know that plan isn’t going to help me much here. Now I...

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Our thoughts on the value of community

Our thoughts on the value of community

“One of the marvellous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” – Jean Vanier Our ideas of community have been tested throughout 2020, with some people being more isolated than ever before. On the...

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Creative boosts for your lunchbreak

Creative boosts for your lunchbreak

“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ― Maya Angelou Creativity is a great way to boost your wellbeing. Unlike other work goals, it's not about finishing a task or getting through a to-do list. It's about enjoying the moment. Even 10...

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Free creative workshops for charity workers

Free creative workshops for charity workers

“Improving the wellbeing of charity workers through creativity” The workshops will take place online Charity workers across Yorkshire/England will be given the opportunity to take part in creative workshops online throughout July and August. The workshops (funded by...

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A letter for you

A letter for you

“Look on the bright side, there will be one” Pearl, Pen Pal Fall into Place have been running the Pens to Pals scheme for the past six months. This project is about connecting older people with children as penpals, as part of the Time to Shine programme. This project...

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Seacroft Stories Review

Seacroft Stories Review

Jaimes Lewis Moran, local Seacroft resident and writer, shares his review of our Seacroft Stories performance.     ”Performed and written by a collective of young people and Fall into place theatre, this performance of Seacroft Stories talks about...

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No drama, please!

No drama, please!

Emma, carer, shares her experience of the recent drama workshops at Carers Leeds. “I have just participated in six weeks of drama workshops with a group of carers at Carers Leeds. The workshops were facilitated by Sarah and Naomi of Fall into Place. Carers had signed...

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6 tips to grow your self confidence

6 tips to grow your self confidence

What are you proud of? What is one of your best skills? What makes you feel nervous or unsure? What area could you grow in? I think about these questions regularly. I find self reflecting helps me to focus on my good qualities and also look at my weaknesses in a...

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Am I a Smart Phone Addict?

Am I a Smart Phone Addict?

I used to think I had a healthy relationship with my phone. I avoid checking my messages during dinner with friends. I’m quite happy to go on a walk without my phone attached to me. I’m totally in control of my screen time, or so I thought… Apple have recently...

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