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Less Scrolling Challenge – August
How much time do you spend on social media each day? Could you reduce it this month?
Social media has become part of everyday life for many of us. While it can help us stay connected and informed, it’s also easy to spend more time scrolling than we intended, often without realising where the time has gone.
With changes expected to how young people access social media next year, August is a great opportunity for the whole family to build healthier digital habits together.
Mindful Moment
Give away something to help those who don’t have as much as you.
Giving is one of the 5 areas of mental wellbeing and one of the 10 keys to happiness. Acts of kindness can strengthen social connections, build self-worth and trigger feel-good chemicals in the brain.
Giving can be big or small:
- Give your time: Volunteer locally, help a family member or collect groceries for a neighbour.
- Be present: Listen to a friend, have a conversation or simply smile at someone who may be feeling lonely.
- Donate: Clear out good-quality items and donate them to a charity shop or someone who needs them. If you can, monetary donations can also make a difference.
Remember, giving doesn’t have to cost money – your time, attention and kindness can be just as valuable.
Edamame Bean Pops
Crispy, savoury and packed with flavour, these Edamame Bean Pops make a quick and nutritious snack. Frozen edamame beans are tossed with lemon zest, black pepper and Parmesan for a simple combination that’s ready in minutes.
Edamame are young green soybeans, harvested before the beans fully mature. They’re usually sold frozen, either in their pods or as loose beans, and are a great source of plant-based protein, fibre, folate and iron.