19th March 2025 | Zoom
6-7pm (GMT)
self care session
Guided meditation, journaling, self-care and sharing circle
do you struggle to prioritise your wellbeing?
It can feel impossible to balance what's going on in the world with our own self care.
We might find ourselves:
- Doomscrolling the news
- Writing endless to-do lists
- Staying up late
- Ruminating over potential scenarios in our heads
- Pushing wellbeing, fun and play down the priority list
Taking an hour out of our day to do something creative, relaxing or fun might feel counterproductive to the stress and despair we're feeling.
But it's so important to look after ourselves, so come and spend an hour with us.
Block it out in your diary, bring your favourite activity and gift yourself at least one hour of phone-free time.
Our workshops are £10, or you can pay £5 with the code ‘joyful’. Pay whichever is more accessible to you, no questions asked.
5 minutes
meditation
We'll start with a guided meditation to settle into the space. You can have your camera on or off at any point. You can be sitting, lying down or out on a walk.
10 minutes
journaling
We'll spend 10 minutes doing solo journaling with some peaceful music playing. You can mute the call if music distracts you!
I'll offer some journal prompts to get everything out of your head and onto paper.
25 minutes
self-care time
Time for you to do whatever self-care activity you'd find most comforting. Want to do some cooking or knitting? Journaling or reading? Colouring or doodling? You can have the sound on and chat to us, or pop us on mute in the background. Our only recommendation is that your self-care activity doesn't involve your phone.
15 minutes
optional sharing circle
For anyone that's feeling chatty, we can share three things:
If you don't fancy chatting, you can a) listen b) write your answers in the chat c) have an extra 15-minutes for your self-care activity.
5 minutes
storytime
Did you love falling asleep to bedtime stories as a child? Why do we stop reading aloud to each other as adults? We'll nurture our inner children with a 5-minute storytime to close our space. It might be a poem, a short excerpt from a book, or an inspirational speech.
"When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life."
—Jean Shinoda Bolen
faq
What do I need to bring?
Everything is optional, but we would suggest: a journal and pen, something comfy to sit on, a warm drink/snack, and a self-care activity for our 25-minute collective self-care section of the call.
How much does it cost to attend?
Our workshops are £10, or you can pay £5 using the code ‘joyful’. Pay whichever feels more accessible to you, no questions asked.
Is this group therapy?
No, this workshop is not a therapeutic space. If you require mental health support, please talk to a loved one and contact your doctor.
What will we do for the hour?
See our outline above. The hour will include a guided meditation, journaling, self-care activity, optional sharing circle and storytime.
How many people will be there, and is it recorded?
Our workshops usually have around 5-10 people each time. We do not record them, as being recorded can feel uncomfortable for some people, and we want you to feel as comfortable as possible in the space.
Where can I join the call from, and do I need my camera on?
Anywhere in the world! All you need is a device to access the Zoom link. We will alternate the times each week to accommodate global time zones. You are welcome to have your camera on or off at any point. I will always have mine on.
Come and look after your wellbeing with us.
About The Joyful Activists
The Joyful Activists is a global wellbeing community for activists, humanitarians and charity people. We offer wellbeing workshops, events and resources, curating trauma-informed environments to promote self-care, healing and connection to sustain your activism.
Our founder is Katy Massey, an award-winning girls' rights specialist, human rights activist and trauma-informed practitioner. She has worked and volunteered in the charity and humanitarian sectors in the UK and internationally for over 20 years.