The TODAY Show's Dr. Natalie Azar shared a very nice summary of Elizabeth Bernstein's excellent Wall Street Journal article, The Underrated Therapy for Anxiety and Stress: Water. Thank you TODAY The Wall Street Journal Elizabeth Bernstein Dr. Natalie Azar #bluemind #wellness patreon.com/posts/71236272

Rolling towards the clock change, it’s time to up my post-swim snack game. I give you chestnuts roasting on a windy beach. #chestnuts #awakenyourbluemind VIDEO youtu.be/wMVkvyLu6wo

Something wicked this way comes… Stop by for a spell and discover these spooky fungi oozing in the dark. We’ve got yellow brain fungus, slime mould and even dead man’s fingers. Now, where’s our cauldron?

Back in the summer, 1000 kids were trained on #SwimSafe with #SwimEngland #RNLI Now families can join our new Winter Challenge. With over 60 activity suggestions and a journal to fill in together, there is something for everyone. Message us at [email protected] Swim England

Nature is a balm for the soul 💙🌱 In fact, research shows that just ten minutes spent in a wetland setting can lead to an increase in positive feelings. BBC Springwatch #Autumnwatch

I was sitting in the wet grass waiting for Barn owl up on the Durham moors this evening heard the blackbirds going mad i turned round and this stunning Tawny owl was staring straight at me #canonr7 BBC Wildlife BBC Autumnwatch NatureUK

Our rivers are a danger to public health 🤒 Swimming in sewage-polluted water can lead to gastroenteritis, infections and hepatitis. Last week we delivered our petition to Defra UK, demanding 200 designated inland bathing waters by 2030. RT to keep the pressure up 💪

A kingfisher brightened up a dull start to this morning.

Are you doing a winter swim challenge this year? seaandstream.co.uk/blogs/news/the… #coldwaterswimming #wildswimming #outdoorswimming

Awaken your blue mind named 1 of 5 best winter challenges. If you are not ready for frequent winter swims, choose from 60 activities to complete on or near the water for #wellbeing. seaandstream.co.uk/blogs/news/the… Sea & Stream #bluespace #bluemind #bluetonic

A group of blokes come together to sing in blue spaces for wellbeing. They belted out some great 80s tunes under a canal arch - never realised Sit Down by The James was about mental health. Featured on East Midlands Today bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… via BBC iPlayer #socialprescribing

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Want to find out more about the #bluemind and how our winter challenge gives you the inspiration to get out into #bluespaces? Join us online, Thursday 10th Nov at 7.30pm. Free tickets at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/awaken-your-… #Wellbeing #socialprescribing

Fancy a challenge, big or small, this winter? Join Awaken your blue mind and complete 21 activities in blue spaces by the time the clocks go forward. Go to bluetonic.org.uk Here is my micro adventure alpkit.com/blogs/deeds/aw… #bluemind #bluehealth

The choir is back and seeking more blokes interested in promoting health and wellbeing by getting out and singing by the water. DM for more information x

Last week, I was honoured to join a lovely group of guys from Bluetonic's Under the Bridge Project in Long Eaton, for a chat and a bit of singing with their men's choir (barrelling at full speed out of my comfort zone on the lattter 😬).

Plans for next Tuesday? Join us at Chill and Tonic for a fun night - swim, sauna, yoga, food and Q&A with Rachel Andrews. All to raise money for charity. Tickets £20. Book here checkout.roller.app/springlakeswat… and select 13th June. @julietturnbull Rachel Jones

Fancy a dip to cool off or yoga to chill out? Join us at Chill & Tonic tomorrow night for fun and creative activities outdoors. Book at Spring Lakes checkout.roller.app/springlakeswat… @julietturnbull Rachel Andrews

Fancy a dip to cool off or yoga to chill out? Join us at Chill & Tonic tomorrow night for fun and creative activities outdoors. Book at Spring Lakes checkout.roller.app/springlakeswat… @julietturnbull Rachel Andrews