Lisa Settle

“There is no right way to do a hard thing.” Glennon Doyle Not everything is urgent. Not everything needs solving today. Sometimes living well looks like slowing the pace, letting good enough be enough, and choosing what feels true to you. 🧡 #love #kindness Picture by Simply Anxious

Chicory is a sun-loving plant with roots in ancient Egypt & Rome 🌞 Its bitter leaves are great in salads, & roots can be roasted for a coffee substitute ☕️. Harvest young for milder flavor. A timeless herb with taste & tradition! 🌿 #gardening Grow guide here: vegplotter.com/grow-guides/...

Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody Image: www.instagram.com/joycreatives...

Active April - Day 14: Relax your body & mind with yoga, tai chi or meditation actionforhappiness.org/active-april #ActiveApril

Great holiday read #TheWomen

It’s #UniMentalHealthDay! Let’s get the nation talking about student mental health and create meaningful connections. Together we can connect to create change: https://bit.ly/4p0sxE4 🧡

Sharing some sunny vibes #timeoff

Mindful March - Day 2: Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march #MindfulMarch

Happy Wednesday folks, look for the good in the day, keep smiling 😀

🌿 Wild garlic in spring has so many uses! From crafting homemade garlic butter (which can be stocked in the freezer) to whipping up delicious pesto, garlic capers, and baking savory garlic and cheese scones. Nature's bounty at its best! 🧈🌱 #wildforaging

Friendly February - Day 23: Be gentle with someone who you feel inclined to criticise actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Gardening is not just about growing food; it’s about growing hope, health, and happiness. Each seed planted is a testament to what can be achieved with a bit of patience and a lot of love.

An amazing artist, and an amazing entrepreneur, we don’t hear enough about her.

"The only thing more powerful than hate is love" - Bad Bunny #BadBunny

Happy Valentines 💌

BIG urge to get outside today and be surrounded by the countryside

“It is amazing how quickly life can change in such a short space of time. “Just 6 months ago I was the happiest and fittest I have ever been at 39. “So one thing I want to encourage more than anything is to please check yourself.” - Tessa breastcancernow.org/about-breast...

We need each other more than ever 💕🌍 Join us for Friendly February and take action to boost your relationships and be a good friend to others actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Morning Bluesky, how’s January treating you?

Time spent 'being' rather than 'doing' is not wasted

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” George Eliot A reminder that there is no single right timeline. No fixed way to begin. No requirement to feel certain before taking the next step. Showing up as you are is enough. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #belief Art by joyfulsmolthings

A sincere “thank you” can change someone’s day. It builds trust. It encourages effort. It reminds people they matter. #Thanks #kindness #Gratitude #TuesdayTip

Who says you can’t eat ice cream in the rain 😀

Beautiful #Devon #Salcombe

New Ways November - Day 1: Make a list of new things you want to do this month actionforhappiness.org/new-ways-nov... #NewWaysNovember

Optimistic October - Day 31: Set a goal that brings a sense of purpose for the coming month actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober

Optimistic October - Day 21: Let go of the expectations of others and focus on what matters to you actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober

In Denmark if you're left-leaning or young, you're much more likely to understand that wolves are positive for ecosystems. If you're right-wing or older, the chances diminish substantially. Why 40 wolves have shaken Danish politics. share.google/R4cSBc5DSBgX...

In a culture that glorifies endless consumption, saying 'I’m happy with what I have’ is revolutionary

I can't find a title for this glorious painting of autumn Aspen, but it's by Oregon based (Ukrainian born) artist, Anton Pavlenko, and I love it 💛 #trees #art #TreeArt #Aspen #Autumn

Doesn’t nature take your breath away. My last morning waking up to this! #cumbria #views #LakeDistrict

Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day that should be every day of the year. You are worthwhile, and you deserve to be here. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #MentalHealth

Beautiful Cumbria, the scenery is stunning! #Travel #Cumbria

When the world feels uncertain, it's helpful to stay hopeful. Join us for #OptimisticOctober and find ways to keep moving forward and helps others do the same 🗓️ Get your action calendar actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... ✅ Join the optimism challenge actionforhappiness.org/october-chal...

Happy #October, the month of beautiful #autumn colours

It’s comforting to wake up and say good morning to someone. Our days ahead will be different but starting with kindness and compassion helps us all 😘 Happy #Tuesday 😊

Friendly reminder: You don’t have to do what everyone else is doing Image: www.instagram.com/adoseofremin...

#MondayMotivation #MondayThoughts #autumn writingforwellbeing.co.uk

Appreciation costs nothing. A sincere “thank you” can change someone’s day. It builds trust. It encourages effort. It reminds people they matter. Let’s not be too busy, too proud, or too distracted to show appreciation. Kindness is free and needed more than ever.

From the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks Matthew 12:34 - #JesusChrist Oftentimes, folks words reveal their thoughts and truth, so let us speak #life and #LOVE to align our words with what is all #pure and #wonderful with God! ✝️ #Pray #Faith #Kindness #Gratitude #Encouragement #Truth

One of the most important things we can do is let people know they are not alone

It was wonderful to raise a glass this week to Faber's Booker Prize 2025 longlisted authors, Ben Markovits, Claire Adam and Natasha Brown.

Self Care September - Day 5: Forgive yourself when things go wrong. Everyone makes mistakes actionforhappiness.org/self-care-se... #SelfCareSeptember

Do you have creative skills like design, photography or media production? Use your talent for good! If you're UK-based with 3+ years' experience, explore flexible volunteer roles on the Reach platform. Find your perfect match 👉 buff.ly/7tFcx1t

Ask Why! When something goes wrong, don’t just fix it, ask why it happened. Then ask why again. Root cause thinking isn’t just for engineers, it’s a game changer for any business that wants to start improving. #TuesdayTip #SmallBusiness #WomeninBusiness #MicroBiz

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Scotland’s nature has the capacity for recovery, but it needs our help. #Rewilding gives forests and #wildlife the support, space and time to thrive again. 🌳 Donate today 👉 bit.ly/3HXXGZg

September’s here with that back to school vibe, it get’s me every year, I don’t need a new uniform but definitely have the starting afresh feeling 😊

We said goodbye to a fellow volunteer this week at Restoration House. A remarkable lady, taken quickly, taken too soon. A reminder that life is precious and every second counts.

Altruistic August - Day 26: Find a way to 'pay it forward' or support a good cause actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-a... #AltruisticAugust

Good morning, today’s the day when we all think it’s Monday and then chaos pursues for the rest of the week! Or is that just me 😁 #BankHoliday #Whatdayisit