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Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Flourishing" stream, and in this episode, Sam discusses Burnout with Lucile Allen-Paisant, Director of Mind It and Founder of Leeds Wellbeing Week. They discuss the joys and challenges of flexible and hybrid working, connecting to joy, personality traits and what organisations might do to reduce… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – Burnout
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Flourishing" stream, and in this episode, Sam, Anna and Emily discuss "Quiet Quitting", a topic which is being debated by both older and younger generations alike. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/flourishing-quiet-quitting In life and faith, we value and appreciate different perspectives, and encourage you to consider what your perspective… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – Quiet Quitting
This Leeds Sanctuary meditation was recorded to give you the opportunity to reflect on Spring; how does the transition of spring affect you? https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/spring If you enjoy this recording, why not join us on a Monday lunchtime for our Monday Mindfulness sessions? You'll also find more of our Meditation recordings here. If you like what… Continue reading Spring
Our second Sketch Walk of 2024, in collaboration with Leeds Church Institute and Sketch Club Social, will be on Pentecost and The Upper Room. Unlike previous Sketch Walks, we'll be meeting at lunchtime, gathering at Leeds Kirkgate Market at 12.30pm on Tuesday 14 May. As always though, the Walk will be a great opportunity to… Continue reading Sketch Walk: Pentecost and The Upper Room
How can we make friends as adults? Sam shares some top tips... In his book, "Friends: understanding the power of our most important relationships", Robin Dunbar shares seven traits that we look for when we make friends: The same language (or dialect) Growing up in the same location Having the same educational or career experience… Continue reading Finding your tribe
In this blog, Sam consolidates some useful tips for healthy sleep. For more in-depth information, visit www.sleepfoundation.org ... It’s well-established that sleep is essential to our physical and mental health. But despite its importance, many people find hemselves regularly deprived of qualitysleep, and are notably sleepy during the day. Healthy sleeping habits are known as… Continue reading Healthy Sleep
Sam shares an eight point checklist of indicators you're eating healthily... You eat when you're hungry, and stop when you're full You simply use food to fuel your body. Your eating is led by your body’s natural intuition, and food is not connected to your emotional state. You aren't on any kind of "fad" diet… Continue reading Am I eating healthily?
This Leeds Sanctuary meditation was recorded to give you the opportunity to reflect on safety; how do we feel when we feel safe, and what do we notice about how we feel when we don't feel safe? We recognise that this can be challenging to sit with, so please do consider whether or not this… Continue reading Meditation on Safety
We're getting ready for our next Enneagram Retreat Day in April, on the topic of Sub-types. Learning about and using the Enneagram unlocks understanding of ourselves and those we live and work with, supporting healthy living and healthy relationships (find out more at our blog here). This retreat day will be focused on our subtypes… Continue reading Enneagram Retreat Day: Enneagram Sub-types
With a New Year comes a new series of Enneagram Retreat Days! In 2024, we will be hosting Enneagram Days focusing on Home, Sub-types, and Prayer & Spirituality. Images read: Enneagram Retreat: Enneagram in the Home. How can understanding the Enneagram support our closest relationships? Deepen understanding of yourself; deepen understanding of your loved ones;… Continue reading Enneagram Retreat Day: The Enneagram in the Home