What did you eat today and why? Did you eat oatmeal with blueberries for breakfast or bacon and eggs? Was your lunch a salad or was it delivered food from McDonald’s? Was it because you felt like it or was it because it has been said that oatmeal and salad is a healthy choice?
Is Self‑Tracking Empowering or Exhausting?
You are driving toward a little weekend getaway you have been looking forward to. You feel relaxed, and for the first time in a while, your mind is calm. Suddenly, your smartwatch buzzes on your wrist and flashes a warning: “dangerously high heart rate.” The peaceful feeling vanishes in an instant, and is replaced by tension, stress, and a rush
When non-governmental organizations can’t help, what then?
Can you imagine a moment when a person needs help but even a reliable non-governmental organization (NGO) cannot help them? What consequences would that cause, and who would take responsibility for it? This is not just theoretical speculation, but reality in Finland. It is
Self-compassion as a source of well-being during unemployment
Is unemployment ever only about money or does it also touch something deeper such as our identity, confidence and sense of direction in life? When work disappears, it’s not only the bank account that is affected. It slowly affects how we see ourselves, how
It matters how you boss around – coaching leadership is the way to a better mental well-being
Many indicators measuring the work life of Finns are giving warning signs of increasing mental distress in the workplace. Today, one in three sick leaves is due to mental health issues and the rise in mental distress is strongest among young adults under the age of 35. (Suomen mielenterveys ry
More Than Exercise: How a physical activity outreach worker supports teen well-being and social inclusion
Did you know that physical activity can help teenagers feel more included, not just fitter? Doing sports together can create connection, belonging, and a sense of being part of something bigger than oneself. Adolescents aged 12–19 who participate in team sports or other organized physical
The Shocking Link Between Your Boss and Your Bedtime
Have you ever gone to bed exhausted — only to find your mind still replying to emails, attending meetings, or planning tomorrow’s to-do list? What if the real reason why you struggle to sleep isn’t your evening routine, your screen time, or your pillow but the way your workday follows