Founder Of Firewalk Events

Kirsty Redford argues that experiences of awe can reduce stress, improve wellbeing and shift attention away from everyday concerns. Recalling the communal response to a solar eclipse at Heaton Park and the fascination people show at firewalks, she recommends a daily “60-second WOW” exercise: giving undivided attention to something extraordinary without photographing or analysing it. Deliberately training the mind to notice wonder, she suggests, can help people experience wellbeing through meaningful moments rather than constantly trying to fix themselves.

Kirsty Redford argues that adults should prioritize meaningful time with children over giving them devices or expensive entertainment. Drawing on childhood memories and research about stress and social connection, she encourages families to put phones away and create simple shared experiences during the school holidays. She also announces a Firewalk Events competition offering a hamper to a winning family that shares a summer memory.