The movement was born when Central YMCA CEO Rosi Prescott realised the Central YMCA Club needed a refurbishment. Rather than spend money on a new 'gym', she wanted to widen the question and find out what Londoners need to live well today - how can we be more than a gym? How can we help people be happy, healthy and more fulfulled?
The Eudaimonia! conversation as seen on Twitter
We bring together the highlights of our first Eudaimonia! event - discussing what it means to live well in the 21st century
24 October 2016
Central YMCA UK has launched the #Eudaimonia! movement, exploring how to live well in the 21st Century. In partnership with The School of Life, we held the first event of many events on Thursday 13th October, with speakers including Alain de Botton to discuss wellbeing in London.
Join us at the #Eudaimonia conference on 13 Oct to explore living well in 21st Century #London https://t.co/nDon8w0m4S pic.twitter.com/mMK2dR3e4n
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 8, 2016
Do you know how to pronouce #Eudaimonia? A Greek word meaning human flourishing, happiness and wellbeing. https://t.co/hJrbsAZrk9
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 3, 2016
We're here because our CEO Rosi kept asking the question - what is our purpose? What can we do to help mind, body and spirit #Eudaimonia
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
How have you been feeling lately? Is the answer 'not as good as I'd like'? We explore why. #eudaimonia #wellbeing https://t.co/HeR5Wp6nr4 pic.twitter.com/l8bVWJ5QNs
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 7, 2016
We invited speakers, including Alan de Botton and Charlie Leadbeater and excitement for the event built.
@LeadbeaterCh rocking as MC of #Eudaimonia pic.twitter.com/dmNYQ304MK
— Rosi Prescott (@RosiPrescott) October 13, 2016
Our CEO @KieronJBoyle is speaking at @TheSchoolOfLife @CentralYMCAUK panel discussion this eve on living well in London #Eudaimonia
— Impact on Urban Health (@ImpUrbanHealth) October 13, 2016
We are looking forward to @CentralYMCAUK #Eudaimonia event tonight. Whose coming? https://t.co/VzMeelJrlX
— Health Foundry (@health_foundry) October 13, 2016
Excited to be speaking about #eudaimonia and well-being tonight with the @TheSchoolofLife and @CentralYMCA
— Nathalie Nahai (@NathalieNahai) October 13, 2016
One hour to go... who's excited? 🙌🏻 #Eudaimonia @TheSchoolOfLife @alaindebotton @LeadbeaterCh pic.twitter.com/2YVPnDv8jQ
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
On our way to @TheSchoolOfLife event on #Eudaimonia #beingwell #livingwell #whatmatters
— The Clearing (@TheClearingNow) October 13, 2016
Main hall filling up for our #eudaimonia event! pic.twitter.com/wS4lKjRRY0
— YMCA Awards (@YMCAawards) October 13, 2016
And then we were live...
We're now live at #Eudaimonia! If you didn't manage to get tickets to our #wellbeing event, watch it live here https://t.co/gRZ9GYUAez
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
So here we go. An evening of talks on wellbeing @CentralYMCAUK #Eudaimonia pic.twitter.com/penOTavjdd
— Will Haines (@MrWillHaines) October 13, 2016
#Eudaimonia live streaming, looks like a fabulous turn out.
— two20 (@two20) October 13, 2016
We asked the audience to get involved and ask questions throughout the event using Slido.com and throwable microphones.
Remember you can submit your questions for our speakers tonight on https://t.co/ZQ0IfbldwF #ymca #Eudaimonia pic.twitter.com/j0qvIsA37B
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
Charlie Leadbeater will literally be throwing the microphone at us! at #eudaimonia pic.twitter.com/9o0QQfhH2u
— YMCA Awards (@YMCAawards) October 13, 2016
Not the most positive results for hopes on #wellbeing yet - let's work on it together #Eudaimonia pic.twitter.com/DYWBgxys89
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
Overall do you feel that social media has a positive or negative impact on your life? The results... #Eudaimonia pic.twitter.com/oTlnrtnamB
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
Poetry and fitness experts interspersed the talks to keep everyone engaged.
Time to connect mind, body and spirit with @georgieokell #Eudaimonia pic.twitter.com/lGjB4Ay6Ad
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
Amazing poem. Are you well? No really, are you? #Eudaimonia pic.twitter.com/GTueZiUTzF
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
Time to reset with @georgieokell and de-stress. #Eudaimonia pic.twitter.com/pDT4wbQF2k
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
And the speakers did not disappoint!
Listening to the amazing @alaindebotton at #Eudaimonia this arvo - "time to start training to be a happy and good person" @Centralymcaclub
— Beki aka Miss Wheezy 🐧 (@misswheezy1) October 13, 2016
“Philosophy's history began in the gym. In ancient Greece we see a desire to integrate the body with the mind.” #eudaimonia @alaindebotton
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
You're never alone with your phone. Sad but true. Great session with @alaindebotton at #Eudaimonia
— Rosi Prescott (@RosiPrescott) October 13, 2016
"The repetition of training the body at the gym could be replicated with training the mind." @alaindebotton #eudaimonia
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
CEO @CentralYMCAUK Rosi Prescott: what is the role of the gym in the modern age of wellbeing? #eudaimonia
— YMCA Awards (@YMCAawards) October 13, 2016
Already been worth attending #Eudaimonia event on #wellbeing. Alain De Botton smashed it! Got some great thoughts for our #socent #youth :)
— CamdenYouthTours (@CamdenYouth) October 13, 2016
@anthonypainter. Universal Basic Income. What a brilliant move that would be #Eudaimonia
— Rosi Prescott (@RosiPrescott) October 13, 2016
At #Eudaimonia with @IanDaniell listening to a great speech by Alain De Botton on Plato and Socrates writing their philosophy in the gym
— Kojo Agyei (@kojoopuniagyei) October 13, 2016
“You can’t be properly well unless the system you’re in is well.”
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
@RRSphilosopher #eudaimonia
"The gym is a space of learning from repetition as opposed the classroom which imagines we learn it all in one magic moment" #Eudaimonia
— Indy Johar (@indy_johar) October 13, 2016
WE TRENDED ON TWITTER!
#Eudaimonia is now trending topic in United Kingdom.
— CharlatanFT (@charlatanFT) October 13, 2016
Get insights with Charlatan for Twitter.https://t.co/wDPgqaPw4G
There were panel discussions which led to good debates throughout the evening.
Shortly joining a panel to discuss #eudaimonia, tech and well-being with the @TheSchoolofLife and @CentralYMCA https://t.co/KpufJhsvXo pic.twitter.com/JEhaV9gJXs
— Nathalie Nahai (@NathalieNahai) October 13, 2016
Technology enables movements to flourish quickly but it can also shape behaviours beyond our control. Debate at #Eudaimonia pic.twitter.com/YuJhHQeMrg
— YMCA Awards (@YMCAawards) October 13, 2016
#Eudaimonia This just gets more and more interesting.
— two20 (@two20) October 13, 2016
Finishing off #Eudaimonia with @RSAMatthew, @indy_johar, @KieronJBoyle & @RosiPrescott. pic.twitter.com/Quu3NsAgIs
— ਇਮਨਦੀਪ ਕੌਰ | Imandeep Kaur (@ImmyKaur) October 13, 2016
often younger members of group mistakenly selfsacrifice for wellbeing of system #Eudaimonia young people are key @centralymca
— Sarah Hollingworth (@sarah_holli) October 13, 2016
...and polls taken on Slido.com
Quick poll shows 80% of the audience don't feel themselves at work! #Eudaimonia
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
Study showed 37% of people think society would be better off if their job role didn't exist 😳 @andre_spicer #Eudaimonia
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
Are you yourself at work? Only 20% at #eudaimonia said we were! How do we empower more #anthonypainter
— Sarah Hollingworth (@sarah_holli) October 13, 2016
Interesting question from the audience - 'How can we get compassion back in the workplace?' #Eudaimonia
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
There were some great initiatives and ideas throughout.
“Putting yourself into a digital detox can be a good way to explore why you feel uneasy without technology.” @NathalieNahai #eudaimonia
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
"What about a place that is an anti quest? Encourages you to step back and relax." Rosi Prescott #eudaimonia
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
Ideas from the audience - make the future gym more social and more hopeful stories about #wellbeing and #happiness #Eudaimonia
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
@CentralYMCAUK @SteveAgyeiAdj no internet in the gym space ticks a lot of boxes #eudaimonia @CoreHandF
— Ian Daniell (@IanDaniell) October 13, 2016
Four of the most inventive doers on #improvinghealth in UK - Ivo @goodgym Nick @shift_org Sam @Bromley_by_Bow Raheel @Maslaha #Eudaimonia pic.twitter.com/HRb0FOUL8i
— Kieron Boyle (@KieronJBoyle) October 13, 2016
What is the art of being 'well'? What skills will we need in the future? How can we shape the gym of tomorrow? #eudaimonia pic.twitter.com/4rp0QgxxL6
— YMCA Awards (@YMCAawards) October 13, 2016
One day we might be able to identify the 'murdering' gene - @RRSphilosopher discusses societal responsibility #Eudaimonia
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
Interesting ideas from @NathalieNahai on digital detoxing. "Perhaps a no emails Friday" #eudaimonia
— Action Group (@_ActionGroup) October 13, 2016
When the evening came to an end, there were some takeaways, including the fact that this is just the beginning...
This is just the beginning of the #Eudaimonia movement here at Central YMCA. Stay tuned for lots more...
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
An invitation to become part of the #Eudaimonia movement - a new type of well-being for the 21st century @CentralYMCAUK
— Amy Campbell | OPAL Mentor (@amyrozelmartin) October 13, 2016
Want to find out more about the #Eudaimonia movement? Simply visit https://t.co/yJcGhVXK4S for workshops, news and updates
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
.@CentralYMCAUK announces new health & wellbeing incubator for #startups and others to transform London's wellbeing as #Eudaimonia closes
— Impact on Urban Health (@ImpUrbanHealth) October 13, 2016
Fascinating evening @CentralYMCAUK exploring future of wellbeing in London. Definitely counting that as a trip to the gym ... #Eudaimonia
— Kieron Boyle (@KieronJBoyle) October 13, 2016
Buzzing with ideas after inspiring speakers at #Eudaimonia @CentralYMCAUK this eve - we're heading towards a "wellbeing reformation"!
— Beki aka Miss Wheezy 🐧 (@misswheezy1) October 13, 2016
Thank you to @RosiPrescott @LeadbeaterCh @alaindebotton + many others for seeding #Eudaimonia & dreaming for a radical well being future
— Indy Johar (@indy_johar) October 13, 2016
Seneca notebook. Clever & stylish goody bag from @TheSchoolOfLife #Eudaimonia event pic.twitter.com/4O6GE5dEIy
— The Clearing (@TheClearingNow) October 13, 2016
And we need you to continue the conversation!
@Perspecteeva reflections on @CentralYMCAUK #Eudaimonia conference, and the political potential of @alaindebotton https://t.co/vNzvAmn2hO
— Ronan Harrington (@RonanHarrington) October 14, 2016
Did you miss our #Eudaimonia event last night? Here's what happened - lots more coming soon so stay tuned. https://t.co/ONMrnZNxVS
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 14, 2016
Fascinating evening @CentralYMCAUK exploring future of wellbeing in London. Definitely counting that as a trip to the gym ... #Eudaimonia
— Kieron Boyle (@KieronJBoyle) October 13, 2016
Buzzing with ideas after inspiring speakers at #Eudaimonia @CentralYMCAUK this eve - we're heading towards a "wellbeing reformation"!
— Beki aka Miss Wheezy 🐧 (@misswheezy1) October 13, 2016
Want to find out more about the #Eudaimonia movement? Simply visit https://t.co/yJcGhVXK4S for workshops, news and updates
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
This is just the beginning of the #Eudaimonia movement here at Central YMCA. Stay tuned for lots more...
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
Great night #eudaimonia last night highlight for me the quote, "Any education you give to someone will improve their Life". @samEverington 🖐 pic.twitter.com/5EbGj26fQL
— S O U L (@S0ULLTD) October 14, 2016
Don't worry, just be. Celebrate who you are! Wise words from @RosiPrescott #Eudaimonia
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
“Putting yourself into a digital detox can be a good way to explore why you feel uneasy without technology.” @NathalieNahai #eudaimonia
— Central YMCA (@CentralYMCAUK) October 13, 2016
