Isn't parenting a difficult job! Listening to our young people who attend the Canvas to Change group we hear that they feel their parents should provide a strong model to follow. Many see their parents tressed, grumpy, worn out, and they're not keen to follow in those footsteps! They would like to see their parents be more spontaneous, to play with them, to share time. Sadly they don't have the courage to tell their parents that they would like to connect better, that the would to pick up what matters from everyday life, not big speeches. That they would like a little room to follow a curiosity here and develop new interests together, to be gentle and leave some pockets of the day for tinkering, noticing, and doing things because they feel good to do. Why not make a tiny shift that can make a massive difference to family life? Why not get some crayons and paper out and doodle together - because that's when the best conversations happen! Come and join our Come Connect workshop next Monday 6th October, 11am-12pm and we will show you how! Book your place here: https://arty-folks.org.uk/events/come-connect-061025 #ChildDevelopment #Purpose #IntrinsicMotivation #UnstructuredPlay #DigitalWellbeing #FamilyMentalHealth #ArtyFolks (fb)

Sometimes the way forward starts with a step back. So-called backward moves, like taking an entry-level role in a new field or reducing work hours can set you up for greater happiness and long-term success. By pulling back you can create a space to reflect and reset, and work out what you actually want to do, what feels right for you. Worrying about your future and career paths can get you stuck in a stressed mindset, yet the case studies highlight how deliberately taking time to reset pays off over time and will help you reinvent yourself. Taking time out is not a sign of failure. It's a strategy that will help you become clearer about your own personal goals and the life you want to live in the long-term. #CareerWellbeing #Reinvention #SustainableSuccess #ValuesOverStatus #MentalHealthAtWork #ArtyFolks (fb)