Staying mentally sound in a crazy world WEEK OF INSPIRATION

The idea that we must be increasingly happy and increasingly successful is deeply ingrained in our times. No matter how hard you try to ‘become the best version of yourself’, there is always something to be dissatisfied with. Psychologist Thijs Launspach explains how to hold your own in a world of performance pressure, the tyranny of happiness and ridiculously high expectations. How do you stay mentally sound in a crazy world where nothing is ever enough? Connection – both with ourselves and with others – is the antidote. Launspach is a bestselling author, including: Fokking druk (2018), Je bent al genoeg: Mentaal gezond in een gestoorde wereld (2022) and Asociale media (2023).

In collaboration with the Student Well-Being Improvement Programme and Dimensie.

This event will be in Dutch.

week of inspiration 2026

In November the University of Twente will celebrate its 65th anniversary. During the week before the Dies Natalis the UT treats you to a programme packed with inspiration and fun. Come and join with your friends and listen to speakers of national and international fame. Everybody is welcome at these free and sustainable events: students, non-students, people from the region and beyond! 

In cooperation with Ockham and Honours Programme.

free entry, no reservations required.

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