As part of Learning at Work Week 2026, we launched 'Small changes, big impact: rethinking wellbeing: a toolkit to support ageing well in midlife and beyond'.
In partnership with The Open University and funded by the Hallmark Foundation, the toolkit and webinar series introduces evidence-based, practical ways to build ‘sticky’ and ‘stackable’ habits that fit naturally into your working day and everyday life.
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Watch the webinars again and download the resources below.
Sticky habits: how to make good habits stick
Most of us know what we need to do to help us feel well and often blame ourselves for lacking the willpower or time to do them. But the problem isn’t willpower and it isn’t time. We can all build heathier habits to help us age well and thrive.
Neuroscience shows that lasting habits form when we create a ‘habit loop’, making behaviours automatic rather than something we need to think about.
Delivered by Juliette Collier, Campaign for Learning, and Dr Jitka Vseteckova, The Open University on 18 May 2026.
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Healthy brains and connection: building habits that help your brain to age well
Did you know that the human brain houses around 100 billion neurons and never truly switches off, even when we’re asleep? Information can travel between neurons at speeds of up to 268 miles per hour, and there is strong evidence that keeping your brain active, alongside a healthy lifestyle, can reduce the risk of brain diseases like dementia.
The good news is that your brain can rewire itself at any age. This process, known as neuroplasticity, means our brains thrive on challenge, connection, and physical exercise. Small daily habits can make a big difference to how we work, feel and age.
Delivered by Juliette Collier, Campaign for Learning, and Dr Sinead Eccles, The Open University on 19 May 2026.
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Eat, hydrate, move: building simple habits to help you age well
Did you know that movement is your body’s built-in superpower? It boosts energy while helping to protect against chronic disease. The science is clear: even simple habits such as short bursts of movement or daily walking can reduce tiredness and increase energy levels.
Movement increases oxygen flow and strengthens our cardiovascular system, allowing oxygen and nutrients to reach tissues more efficiently.
But movement is only part of the story. Your body also needs the right fuel and hydration. Eating well helps power your day, supports concentration and keeps energy levels steady, while staying hydrated plays a key role in everything from brain function to reducing fatigue.
We often know what to do, but how can we build small, realistic changes into our lives that have a big impact on how we age?
Delivered by Juliette Collier, Campaign for Learning, and Dr Sinead Eccles, The Open University on 21 May 2026.
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