January Roundup

Kids Box Set – Success at School

Even our little ones need the tools to understand how to navigate through their emotions and mental wellness. Arian shares two of his favourite cards from the Getting To Happy Kids box set as he goes back to school.

1. It’s okay not to be okay
   You might feel fear on starting something new, but remember that everyone around you might be feeling the same too. It’s not weird that you’re feeling this way especially after coming back from a big or long break like the school holidays. Acknowledging these feelings are important, but we can choose to see the good things in life after too.
   Learn to be kind to yourself, especially when you think you’re having a bad day!
2. A minute of silence
   If you’re still feeling overwhelmed, this is something that you can do. You might find it hard to switch off the endless chatter in your mind but we have a tip for you. Set aside some time to sit own and do breathing exercises. More than just inhaling and exhaling, find a comfortable space to sit and close your eyes. As you breathe in and out, only focus on bringing the air in and out of your lungs and try to not get distracted by other things. It might help doing it with someone and see how long you can both do it for!

Discover True Happiness

Shireena sits down with Jasmin and Amanda from The Forties Formula on their pilot podcast episode to discuss what it means to have happiness within our control and how you can create the life that you want.

Here are some of key our takeaways:

1. I’m the only ones that can make me happy.
2. Happiness and toxic positivity is different.
3. Being present increases happiness.
4. The meaning of “happiness” to you changes as you grow older.
5. You either win or learn. There’s no losing!
6. You will find your purpose along the way. If you don’t know it right now, that’s alright.
7. The act of happiness is an action. It’s something we need to practice consistently.

The Forties Formula is your a podcast dedicate to insightful discussions as you navigate through your 40s  and thriving in this transformative decade. Listen to their conversation at The Forties Formula’s YouTube or Spotify links and follow them on their Instagram.