What Went Well is a well-researched and established strategy for wellbeing, created by Martin Seligman. Because this is quite a detailed episode (though still under 10 mins) I've also transcribed it into a website article. See the Wellbeing section of my website.
4 March 2018, 7:07 pm
5 minutes 33 seconds
52 WAYS to WELLBEING - 5,6,7: Bath, Animals, Bake/Cook
Continuing the series (and thanks for the great feedback!) with three "ways to wellbeing" in one episode: Take a bath, Stroke an animal and Cook or bake (with a suggested recipe!)
See, nothing difficult and a nice mixture of practical and psychological, with everything tried and tested - including by me! I had at least three baths, stroked some horses in a field I walk past every day and made two batches of marmalade and some hot (very hot) chilli jam.
4 February 2018, 3:53 pm
9 minutes 57 seconds
52 WAYS to WELLBEING - 4: EXERCISE
This is the 4th tip in the series and it's a one with MASSES of science behind it. But what if you find it difficult or horrible? I have some answers.
(The music intro and outro are from Clementi's Sonatina 1 in C Major, played by Aaron Dunn, and used with a CC licence - thanks, Aaron!)
26 January 2018, 12:18 pm
5 minutes 58 seconds
52 WAYS to WELLBEING - 3: BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN AFFECT YOUR WELLBEING
Yes, I know, I really should have done this as the first episode! But I wanted to started with a couple of more practical ideas and then do this one, which is more about what's in your head. I show you that although you might think you don't have much control over your life, you CAN have a lot of control over your wellbeing because the four important pillars are relatively easy to tackle: food, sleep, exercise and relaxation. My books, website, teaching materials and talks give lots of science and practical advice and my podcast episodes offer you one manageable idea at a time. Perfect for schools. Join me!
(I apologise that I'm not a professional sound recordist and I don't have expensive equipment. Maybe one day!)
22 January 2018, 5:16 pm
8 minutes 16 seconds
52 WAYS to WELLBEING - 2: RELAXATION IS NOT A LUXURY
It's my mantra and something I wish I'd known when I was younger: "Relaxation is not a luxury." It's as important as food, sleep and exercise. This episode tells you why, gives you some practical "rules" for what counts as relaxation, and offers ideas for how to build this into a busy day and life. Perfect for schools.
12 January 2018, 4:15 pm
9 minutes 22 seconds
52 WAYS to WELLBEING - Tip 1
After the introduction in the previous episode, this is the first of the 52 Ways to Wellbeing: SET SMART GOALS. It includes detailed advice about goal-setting, including what "SMART" means and how to put into into practice.
At just under ten minutes, this is perfect for listening to in school with a class or whole-school assembly, or for anyone to listen to one the way to school or work.
It includes an extract from Positively teenage, reproduced by kind permission of Hachette Children's Books.
See www.nicolamorgan.com for lots more free advice.
6 January 2018, 2:37 pm
7 minutes 53 seconds
52 WAYS to WELLBEING
A series of short tips for building your wellbeing. Perfect for schools, families and individuals of all ages. From Nicola Morgan, well-known author and expert in adolescent wellbeing and learning.
6 January 2018, 2:30 pm
4 minutes 32 seconds
Relaxation audio
This is a free audio to teach you how to relax your breathing and reduce stress levels. Really useful at times when you're feeling anxious or stressed and to reduce feelings of panic. Everyone should know how to do this! Practise BEFORE you need it - then you'll be able to do it without the audio.
14 December 2017, 11:06 am
1 hour 42 seconds
What Is The 21st Century Doing To Our Teenagers?
Recording (unabridged) of my talk at Edinburgh Int Book Fest 2015. NB I didn't know till afterwards that it was being recorded, otherwise I'd have done the Powerpoint differently!
14 October 2015, 10:58 am
7 minutes 43 seconds
Iona, 13, asks questions about The Teenage Guide to Stress
This week, I've had a 13yo girl doing work experience with me. It's been wonderful! One of the things she did was this interview about The Teenage Guide to Stress
13 May 2015, 10:50 am
3 minutes 48 seconds
Fleshmarket Q&A with Elgin Academy (Pt 1)
Nicola Morgan answers great questions on Fleshmarket from Elgin Academy in Scotland.
Part 1 of 2
www.nicolamorgan.com