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Did you know? Apopka is ranked as one of the top places to live in Florida. With a rating of A- from Niche, it's no surprise why residents love calling Apopka home and the area is experiencing a housing boom.  #ApopkaLiving #TopPlaceToLive #PropertyDevelopment #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #SiteDevelopment #Apopka #Orlando #MixedUse #BranchOut #WyldOaks

The most prevalent answer we receive to the question "what would make the decision to move to senior living easier" in our Roobrik surveys is always "a clearer picture of senior living life". Sticking with the status quo is usually the easiest decision for our prospects, so it's our job as marketers to paint the picture that shows all the wonderful benefits that come from living at a community. #seniorlivingminute #roobrik #seniorlivingmarketing

Hikikomori An article from CNN online last week told the story of a young boy Charlie who is among millions of hikikomori, a Japanese term for people who cut themselves off from society, sometimes for months or years – often Gen Z and Millennials in the prime of their youth. The phenomenon first emerged in Asia, and is particularly well-documented in Japan – but similar stories are surfacing in other parts of the world including the United States, Spain and France. Researchers at Yale University have suggested that the rise of the internet and decline of face-to-face interaction may be driving the global spread of hikikomori. Others say the Covid-19 pandemic may have created even more recluses, as most of the world retreated indoors to stop the spread of the virus. Across much of Asia, governments and organizations are now working to help hikikomori re-enter society – a task that’s growing more urgent as many nations grapple with aging populations, a shrinking workforce, falling birth rates and disenchanted youth. It’s not clear how many hikikomori there are worldwide, but more than 1.5 million are estimated to live in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea.  It is for this very reason that we created and launched Project PEEL in 2017. The project and training programme works with groups of young people, and uses photography and poetry to help them explore their identity and who they are rather than just focussing on what they look like The PEEL project is a curriculum-based resources that has the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing measuring tool build into it. We’ve been running it in the UK for that last 7 years and recently rolled it out in the US and the results are transformational. If you would like to know more about the project, and want to sponsor a course contact us at ASHA&Co.  kerry@ashaandco.uk Latest short film about PEEL https://lnkd.in/eJZrzwZd #mentalwellbeing #soundminds #selfidentity #motivation #creativesolutions #buildsoundminds

The Power of Collective Will

The controversial #MMSEZ project in #Limpopo faces a major blow as #UNDP retracts support due to environmental and social concerns, aligning with civic groups' outcry. This decision reshapes the debate about #SustainableDevelopment in the region. #SouthAfricaDevelopment https://lnkd.in/dNiAaJB9

Planning for Otago’s future is a BIG job. That's why we need a plan to make Otago an even better place to live in. And that's where the Long-Term Plan comes in! The Long-Term Plan (LTP) sets our priorities and the work we’ll do over the next 10 years. Feedback on our draft LTP is now open. Some key proposals we're asking feedback on are: • New funding for large-scale environmental projects across the region. • Significant investment to improve public transport in Dunedin and Queenstown. • Changes to how services are rated — this would affect every property in Otago, but the impact varies for each. Learn more about the draft LTP consultation and have your say: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gRnTNrxj You can also talk with councillors at drop-in events across Otago and online as well about the draft LTP: www.orc.govt.nz/ltpevents Let’s build a strong future for Otago – together. Feedback closes 11.59pm, Sunday, 28 April. Share this info with communities that would like to have their say on Otago’s future. #longtermplan #ltp #draftplan #otago #strongerfuture #strongfuture #otagoregionalcouncil #regionalcouncil #localgovernment #consultation #haveyoursay #future

A Gentle Reminder for Today: September 11th marks a day of reflection and grief for so many, a day that changed countless lives forever. It’s important to remember that grief affects each of us in different ways, and it often lingers long after the world moves on. Whether you’re someone personally impacted by 9/11 or facing your own personal loss, today can be a hard day for many. For me, today is especially significant—it marks the anniversary of losing my hero, my home, my best friend, and my brother. The pain of that loss never truly fades. Today is my “not okay” day, and that’s okay. I want to take this moment to ask: are you okay? Truly okay? And if you’re not, that’s alright too. It’s important that we check in with each other and be there, genuinely, when the answer isn’t “I’m fine.” Let’s remember to hold space for one another, offer support, and show that we care, not just today, but every day. Take care of yourselves and each other. We all need it more than we know. This keeps the personal depth of my experience while also acknowledging the broader context of grief and the importance of supporting one another.

On this R U OK Day, I encourage everyone to take a moment to ask, “Are you OK?” Sometimes, a simple question can open up an important conversation. If you notice someone who might need support, reach out. Your words could change a life. #RUOK #MentalHealthMatters #SupportEachOther #StartTheConversation 

R U OK? It's More Than a Question—It’s an Opportunity to Listen Asking "Are you okay?" is a common gesture, but the real challenge lies in being open and vulnerable enough to share the true answer. It’s easy to default to "I’m okay" when asked, even when that’s not the full story. Many of us have been in situations where our automatic response masks deeper struggles. When someone opens up to you, especially on a day like R U OK Day, take a moment to truly listen. Sometimes, people aren’t looking for solutions; they just want to be heard and understood. Validate their feelings, acknowledge the difficulty of their situation, and let them know you’re there for support. Let’s make a commitment to be present and supportive. Your empathy could be exactly what someone needs. If you’re going through a tough time, remember that there are professionals available to offer a listening ear, like those at Lifeline. Reaching out for support is a courageous step and can make a significant difference. #RUOKDay #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportEachOther #Empathy #Listening