The Happiness Hub Derby

30/08/2025

🎉 That’s a wrap on Accomplished August!

What an incredible month of growth, achievements, and connection. Take a moment to feel proud of everything you’ve done, acknowledged for the effort you’ve put in, and inspired by the journey ahead.

Join us tomorrow as we dive into a brand new topic for September, a fresh opportunity to learn, grow, and connect!

Keep nurturing yourself, celebrating the small wins, and sharing your light with others. Stay joyful, stay curious, and keep blooming, one mindful step at a time. 🌼💛

29/08/2025

🧠 Brain Boost Alert!

Take a moment to close your eyes and visualise a time you felt truly proud, big or small, it doesn’t matter! Hold that feeling for 30 seconds and really notice how it feels in your body.

That’s neuro-training in action! Each time you practise, you strengthen your brain’s pathways for confidence, positivity, and resilience. 💪✨

Try it now and give your brain a little happy workout!

29/08/2025

🌸 Thank you for sharing your journey with us this August!

This month, we celebrated so many wonderful milestones together, from starting a new job, prioritising self-care, and volunteering, to losing weight, making new friends, joining The Happiness Hub Derby, and even using music to get through a tough day. Every step you take, big or small, is worth celebrating.

You are worthy of recognition, joy, and kindness, always. Let’s continue to support one another, nurture ourselves, and keep building happy habits, one mindful, positive step at a time. 💛

28/08/2025

😅 Just achieved peak work-life balance: I sent an email AND weeded the garden today! 📧🌿

Who knew adulting could feel this glamorous? ✨ Sometimes the real wins aren’t huge achievements, they’re simply getting through the day with a mix of “must-dos” and “nice-to-dos.”

Because let’s be honest… progress is progress, whether it’s inbox zero or dandelion zero. 😉

💬 What’s your most random “I’ve got it together” moment this week?

27/08/2025

💬 We’d love to hear from you! What came up for you as you read this?
🌱 Did it spark a reminder, a new idea, or maybe something you’re already practicing?
✨ Your reflections might be just what someone else in our community needs to read today.

🌱 Did it spark a reminder, a new idea, or maybe something you’re already practising?each other. 💛

26/08/2025

🌿 Free Mindfulness for Beginners Course – Starts 9th September! 🌿
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just in need of a little calm?
Join us for 6 weeks of gentle, in-person mindfulness sessions designed to help you:
✨ Feel calmer and more present
✨ Manage stress with simple breathing and awareness techniques
✨ Improve focus and emotional well-being
✨ Connect with a friendly, supportive group
📅 Starts: Tuesday 9th September
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Humber Close, Alvaston, Derby
💷 Cost: FREE – funded for the community
No experience needed, just come as you are.
Places are limited, so book early to save your spot!
📲 Message us now or email info@thehappinesshubderby.co.uk to register.

25/08/2025

24/08/2025

🌿 When we slow down, life opens up.

So often, we rush through the day focused on what’s missing or what still needs to be done. But when we pause, we realise so much is already going right. 💛

✨ Try this gentle practice today:
🚶 Take a slow, mindful walk (even 5 minutes is enough).
👀 Notice your surroundings, the colours, sounds, textures.
💭 Then ask yourself: “What 3 things have I done for myself today?”
— Maybe you made a healthy meal.
— Maybe you reached out to a friend.
— Maybe you simply took a deep breath when you needed it.

🌱 Every small act of care counts. By recognising these little wins, we retrain our minds to see the good that’s already here, and that simple shift can lower stress and lift our mood.

💬 What’s one thing you’ve done for yourself today? Share below, we’d love to celebrate with you! 🌟

23/08/2025

🌟 Noticing your wins matters more than you think.

According to Harvard researcher Shawn Achor, people who regularly notice and celebrate their achievements are:
✅ 31% more optimistic
✅ 31% less stressed

Why? Because when we take time to recognise even the small victories, finishing a task, showing kindness, or simply getting through a tough day, our brains release feel-good chemicals. This rewires us to see more possibilities, more resilience, and more hope in everyday life. ✨

It’s not about waiting for the “big win.” It’s about stacking up the little ones:
💡 Wrote one email? ✔️ Achievement.
💡 Took a mindful breath before reacting? ✔️ Achievement.

Why? Because when we take time to recognise even the small victories, finishing a task, showing kindness, or simply getting through a tough day, our brains release feel-good chemicals. This rewires us to see more possibilities, more resilience, and more hope in everyday life. ✨

🌱 When we practice noticing, our mental health strengthens. Stress lowers. Optimism grows.

💬 What’s one small achievement you can celebrate today?

22/08/2025

💡 Big goals feel heavy? Break them into mini-steps.

Today on your to-do list, instead of writing “Do laundry” (which feels never-ending), break it into:
👉 Pick clothes
👉 Put in wash
👉 Move to dryer
👉 Fold & put away

✨ Each small step is a win, and your brain loves wins! Completing a step gives you a little hit of motivation (dopamine), builds confidence, and keeps you moving.

Science shows that tiny steps reduce stress, increase focus, and make habits stick. Breaking things down helps your mind feel safe, in control, and more likely to keep going.

So whether it’s laundry, cooking dinner, clearing emails, or even starting a mindfulness practice, remember:
🌱 Small steps = big progress.

💥 What’s one mini-step you can take today?

21/08/2025

🥴 Today’s accomplishment: I didn’t smash my computer when it wouldn’t load… that’s what we call growth 🌱💻✨

Not every win has to be big. Sometimes just keeping calm, breathing through frustration, or choosing kindness (even towards a stubborn piece of tech) is worth celebrating. 🎉

💚 Every small step forward is still progress.

👉 What’s your “small but mighty” accomplishment today? Share it below so we can cheer each other on 🙌

21/08/2025

🌟 WIN BIG, GIVE BACK! 🌟
This August’s Super Draw could be your escape...

🎉 WIN a £2000 Luxury Getaway! or cash alternative.
☀️ Relax. Reconnect. Recharge, all for just £1 per ticket.
PLUS, every ticket also gives you a shot at the £25,000 jackpot! 💸

But this isn’t just about prizes...
Every ticket helps fund free mindfulness and wellbeing courses right here in Derby.
💛 That’s support for local mental health. That’s community. That’s powerful.

🎟️ Tickets are only £1 and there's a draw every single week, so the giving (and winning) never stops!

📅 Get your ticket today and be entered into the Super Draw this month!
👉 Click here for your ticket, be in it to win it! https://www.derbycommunitylottery.co.uk/support/the-happiness-hub?utm_campaign=cause-page-social-share&utm_source=cause-page&utm_medium=social&utm_content=Hyperlink

Together, we’re growing a happier Derby, one ticket at a time. 🌼