Happy Bank Holiday Monday, everyone! Whether you're working, studying, writing essays or taking a well-deserved rest today, we want you all to know how proud ARU is of our community. We're especially #ARUproud of our students who're doing amazingly in this unprecedented time. It's not the situation anyone planned for or expected, but you've adjusted to the challenges so well. In case you need it, here's a #mondaymotivation quote: “If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan, but never the goal.” — Author Unknown Tag @ someone to let them know you're proud of them - let's share around the positivity! It's okay to feel vulnerable and overwhelmed, if you've been struggling - remember, you're not alone. And take a look at the NHS' guide on 'mental wellbeing while staying at home': just search 'every mind matters'. #motivation #ARUproud #studentlife #reachyourgoals #everymindmatters #stayhome #staysafe #bankholidaymonday #bankholiday #aru #aruproud #angliaruskin #students #angliaruskinuniversity

🌻Reasons to spend time in the garden, or perhaps grow indoor plants if you can't access a garden🌻 New research has found that allotment gardening promotes positive body image, which measures someone’s appreciation of their own body and its functions, and an acceptance of bodily imperfections. The study, published in the journal Ecopsychology and led by Professor Viren Swami of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), involved 84 gardeners from 12 urban allotment sites in north London. The study also discovered that the longer period of time the participants spent gardening, the larger the improvement in positive body image when they left their allotment. Previous research has shown that gardening is associated with improved psychological wellbeing and physical health. This new study adds to previous work by Professor Swami demonstrating that exposure to natural environments helps to promote positive body image. 🌺Have a great week, everyone🌺 #ARUTogether #gardenersofinstagram #bodypositivity #ARU #Stayathome #grow #spreadthejoy #research #mondaymotivation