30th Sept 2025 by Chris Johnstone In my work as a trainer and coach for resilience and wellbeing, it is a special thing when I come across something new so useful it makes a real difference. I’m finding that increasingly with the word ‘Thrutopian’ – while I know I’ve mentioned it here before, I’d like to […]
Combining music, wellbeing, empowerment and fun
I’d love to tell you about my favourite new wellbeing practice. It only takes a few minutes a day, and I’ve found it easy to stick with because it is uplifting and fun. I can even do it while washing up or out for a walk. First though – what is this wellbeing practice? It […]
Activating hope – a practical approach
Is your sense of hope sinking these days? or do you support others experiencing this? If so, you’re not alone. The collapse of hope is a feature of our times – and it has a huge impact on wellbeing. Yet is it possible to activate hope even when it seems to disappear? I’ve been exploring […]
Story patterns that help us make it through
What are your favourite stories? Mine are those that jump out the page or screen into the substance of my life, where I recognise myself inhabiting the narrative I read or watch in ways that resonate with my heart and hopes. I had this experience recently when immersed in Manda Scott’s new book Any Human […]
Regenerative Practices and Thrutopian Wellbeing
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about what helps us get through hard times. So much so, in fact, that I’ve decided to reorientate the work of CollegeOfWellbeing.com to make that its central focus. I’d love to share a bit about two closely related themes I’m finding helpful here: Regenerative Practices and Thrutopian Wellbeing. Regenerative […]