Importance of Third Places for Well-Being Discussed by Experts
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Work, home. Work, home. For many, days go back and forth like a ping pong match.
That's why when we have the reprieve of something outside the cycle, like a regular coffee meet-up or a book club at a neighbour's house, things just feel better. We transport to a place where we can relax and be ourselves.
However, the importance of this physical space to our well-being is often underestimated.
Host Melanie Ng speaks with Roxanne Francis, a psychotherapist, coach and consultant, about the importance of having a 'third place' and why our happiness depends on it.