BrightVibes

22/06/2026

Keeping it cool w/o airco 🧊🥵

While most people prefer sunny days to cold and wet weather, there are limits to what is comfortable and safe — here are some smart ways to remain chilled throughout the heatwave and get the most from your summer.

02/06/2026

Thank you, Dr. Edith Eger for continuing to share your wisdom. Your words are a gift that keeps on giving.

20/05/2026

Today is World Bee Day. And bumblebees might be the most underrated creatures alive. 🐝

They vibrate their bodies at exactly 400 times per second to shake pollen out of flowers that refuse to give it up any other way - a trick called buzz pollination.

Without it, tomatoes, blueberries, eggplants and peppers wouldn't exist on your dinner plate.

This photo caught EIGHT of them feasting on a single artichoke flower. Look closely. They've found the only key that fits the lock.

Which fact hit you hardest? Vote below 👇

Knew about buzz pollination?

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.