BrightVibes

11/04/2026

Yes, Florent has ALS...

Yet, he doesn't let the illness define who he is.

I (Michiel) created a 13m mini-doc and during the interview and edit tears flowed.

He wrote an incredibly beautiful book where he takes us on his journey into The Tunnel of Hope, the book he wished someone would have given him, when he got the diagnosis.

May this video snippet inspire you to make the most of your life and that of your loved ones.

Link in comment 👇🏽 for book and docu.

05/04/2026

The Sociale Sportschool in the Netherlands brings generations together through accessible group training sessions.

Older adults and younger participants are paired up to move, support each other, and share the experience 🤝.

The concept began as an artistic initiative and now runs in multiple cities, often in care settings or public spaces 🌿.

Sessions are designed to be adaptable, with participation free for older adults and supported by partners 🎶.



Could this work where you live too?

04/04/2026

This material is made from mycelium and h**p sourced from agricultural waste, using natural binding instead of synthetic additives.

It is already being used by brands as an industrial-scale solution to replace fossil fuel-based plastics and polystyrene across packaging applications.

Designed to be durable in use, it can fully decompose in weeks when composted. Developed by , production continues to grow as adoption expands. 🌱📦🍄



Do you think sustainable packaging should scale faster?

31/03/2026

Pressure from above. Expectations from below.

Many people recognise this.

According to Alex Nunn, it’s a very human position to be in.

You carry responsibility, but you don’t control everything.And that’s exactly where it gets interesting. Because even there, small actions can create real change.

Join Alex live on April 14 in Amsterdam at The Big Happiness Congress.

Link in bio for more.

13/03/2026

People don’t lack motivation.

They lack a sense that their actions matter.

According to Alex Nunn from Action for Happiness, when people believe their actions make a difference, something interesting happens:

✨ They take initiative
✨ They try new things
✨ Small actions can create surprisingly big impact.

On April 14 in Amsterdam, Alex will speak at The Big Happiness Congress about how organisations can create cultures where people feel their actions truly matter.

Speakers include Dr. Laurie Santos, Nic Marks, Sven Rickli, Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche and Niek van den Adel.

More info and tickets in the first comment.

💬 Question: What small action in your workplace made a big difference?

09/03/2026

What comes first?

Success → happiness at work
or
happiness at work → success

Research points surprisingly clearly in one direction.

👇

Happiness expert Nic Marks explains why happiness at work is one of the strongest drivers of performance in organisations.

08/03/2026

Daniel T***a set off across America on his bike with no food, no money - just a sign reading "Ran out of food. Anything helps."

Over 7 months and 19 states, he discovered something that changed his perspective: the people with the least were often the ones who gave the most.

This is one of those encounters. A woman stopped, handed him a bag of groceries, and told him the story of the starfish.

She didn't just tell it. She was living it.

"The only thing we can actually control is how we treat each other."

Sometimes we all need that little toss into the surf.

06/03/2026

Many organisations believe success leads to happiness at work.
But what if it actually works the other way around?

Research increasingly shows that teams who feel good at work perform better, have lower turnover and experience fewer burnouts.

In other words: happier teams perform better.

But how do you make Happiness at Work concrete inside an organisation?

On April 14 in Amsterdam, statistician and happiness expert Nic Marks will share his insights at The Big Happiness Congress, organised by Action for Happiness - Nederland

📍 Amsterdam – April 14
🎟 Tickets: link in bio

03/02/2026

“In Auschwitz, we found each other.”
Even in a place built to break the human spirit, Dr. Edith Eger discovered something unexpected...

…the gift of connection.
Of choosing we over me.
Of flowing with life when fight or flight weren’t options.

She didn’t survive by being strong alone. She survived by reaching beyond herself.

Of flowing with life when fight-or-flight weren’t options.

27/01/2026

In the Italian project Strade Maestre, young people spend eight months walking across Italy, from north to south.

Along the way, they learn history, geography, and literature in the very places where these stories unfolded.

In the afternoons, they attend online classes from their regular schools, allowing them to complete the official curriculum 🌍🥾📚



Do you also think there is a lot to be learned outside the classroom?

16/01/2026

In a world where keep going, go, go, go is the norm, Dr Edith Eger invites us to pause instead.

Not to stay stuck in anger or sadness, but to free ourselves from it.

Her words carry so much more weight when you know what she has lived through.

Dr. Edith Eger survived Auschwitz, emigrated to the US, has been helping people heal from trauma since earning her PhD in clinical psychology in her 50s, and published her first book (a worldwide bestseller) at the age of 90.

What an honor that we were able to interview this powerhouse of a woman twice. Those encounters will stay with me (Michiel) forever.

How do you deal with difficult emotions?