Happilife CIC

15/10/2025

Dyslexia & ADHD: My Lightbulb Moment

I always knew I struggled to focus, retain, and learn—but getting diagnosed with dyslexia in 2020 brought clarity. ADHD came later, and suddenly the whirlwind made sense.

It’s a superpower, but it’s exhausting. Hard to explain unless you live it.

What’s helped most? Finding a community that gets it. A place to swap tools, tips, and real stories mostly light-hearted, always from a place of deep understanding.

If your brain works differently, you’re in good company 💙



Clare

Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos

17/09/2025

At Happilife CIC, 76.6% of our funds go directly into supporting the community from coaching and warm packs to engagement that makes a real difference.

The rest? It still works hard behind the scenes covering essentials like insurance, governance, and venue costs that keep everything running smoothly and safely.

We’re committed to impact with integrity.

Read the full breakdown in our Annual Report:
👉 https://happilifecic.co.uk/uncategorized/annual-report-may-2024-2025/

14/09/2025

We’re thrilled to share our Annual Report 2024–2025, capturing a year of community engagement, practical support, and real impact. From connection to care—we’re building momentum.

Already in the new year, we’ve already exceeded those figures

We’re going from strength to strength—and we’re just getting started and extremely grateful to everyone who has supported us.

https://happilifecic.co.uk/uncategorized/annual-report-may-2024-2025/

06/09/2025

This week at work, I set up a little adventure: a treasure hunt. Someone asked what’s going on when I explained “It’s a treasure hunt” he said I I hope you find your treasure.”

I looked around and said, “This is my treasure”

Sometimes the real treasure isn’t gold or glitter — it’s connection, laughter, purpose, and the joy of being seen. 💛

Here’s to finding your treasure this week — whatever that looks like for you.

03/09/2025

🎶 Hornchurch, this sounds absolutely wonderful ! 🎶

Just spotted on the community board bringing voices together and lifting moods connecting through song.

Got a local event, group, or gathering that deserves a spotlight? Please do share it in the comments , let’s keep Hornchurch singing, sharing, and shining.

25/08/2025

Happy Bank Holiday from Happilife!

I’m enjoying being chauffeured to the seaside by my son for an extra long driving lesson then a walk on the seafront

Enjoy making memories and relaxing today!

23/08/2025

Struggling with Sleep? Us too. 😴

At Happilife, we talk a lot about wellbeing and sleep is a big part of that.

It helps us:
• Think clearly and stay focused
• Boost energy and immune health
• Regulate mood and reduce stress
• Support emotional resilience
• Make better decisions and manage daily challenges

But lately, some of us have been finding it hard to switch off. Whether it’s late-night overthinking, screen scrolling, or just life being full-on… sleep’s been elusive.

So we’re sharing some tips but we are asking our community:
What helps you sleep better?
Any routines, remedies, or rituals that actually work?

Share your tips below we’ll try them and pass on what helps.
And if you’re in the same boat, know you’re not alone. We’re all learning together.

23/08/2025

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22/08/2025

Soup stirred. Smoothies blended.
We’ve been busy hosting Soup & Socials, Talk to Us events, and a Smoothie pop-up that brought community and healthy living tips together

Plus a few glorious days in the New Forest—nature, naps, and no admin (well… almost), the best but connecting with the kids 🌳☀️

Behind the scenes? It’s grant-writing, reporting, and accounts galore to keep our services flowing for Havering

💡 Got an idea for partnering with Happilife CIC? We’d love to hear it—let’s build something brilliant together.

And tell us in the comments:
How have you been defining your Happilife lately?
A walk, a win, a moment of peace? Tag us or share below

22/08/2025

Hello from Happilife

We’ve been busy stirring up good vibes and even better soup at our Soup & Socials, blending up joy at our Smoothie Event, and tallying smiles at our Talk to Us sessions 🥣🍓🗣️

Plus, we snuck in a few glorious holiday days in the New Forest—nature, naps, and no spreadsheets in sight 🌲✨ The best bit connecting with the kids

Behind the scenes, it’s been all systems go: reporting, accounts, and grant submissions to keep our services flowing for Havering and our community

💡 Got an idea for partnering with Happilife CIC? We’re all ears let’s build something brilliant together.

And we’d love to know how have you been living your Happilife lately? A walk in the woods? A win at work? A moment of calm?

Drop us a comment or tag us in your joy 💛

05/08/2025

What a whirlwind few weeks it’s been!

Since June, we’ve welcomed 178 attendees across five fantastic community spaces throughout the borough and we’re just getting started!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s opened their doors to us and made us feel so welcome.
And a huge shoutout to Sharon from SA Nutrition for her incredible energy and dedication we couldn’t do it without you!

We’ve got plenty of upcoming dates already booked, but there’s still room to get involved.

Want to host a Soup & Social? Message or email hello@happilife.co.uk

All thanks to funding from tnlcommunityfund

https://thehaveringdaily.co.uk/2025/06/25/health-champions-to-bring-soup-and-socials-to-havering-residents/

04/08/2025

It’s summer and lots of summer colds going around

I’m making this today, super easy and cheap

What soup helps you feel better ?

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sweet-potato-rosemary-soup-garlic-toasts

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This rustic soup is super-quick and cheap to make, but full of flavour