@outta_puff_daddys

class="content__text" What does it mean for crew Leader ‘JUKEBOX’ to prioritise yourself? “I think sometimes people misunderstand what it means to “put yourself first.” It doesn’t mean doing what you want to do all the time. It doesn’t mean ignoring the needs of others. It’s all a matter of priorities and understanding the interplay between taking care of yourself first and how this will then benefit others. I have four main priorities in my life: me / my health (mental and physical), my family, my work and my community. The reality is that all of my priorities are intertwined, and the success of one depends on the other. But I do know that if I ignore me / my health, it’s difficult to be there and give all the love and support I can for my family, my work and my community. My community encompasses my friends and the groups that are important to me. I’m fortunate that in recent years I’ve worked hard to develop a link between both my community and my work. Often for me now, the two are the same, which is very rewarding and so therefore comes back to support my health. Experience has shown me that when I prioritise other aspects my life, eventually my health begins to suffer. This builds over time, and so eventually I’m unable to give my family and my work all they need from me. So, yes, I do prioritise me (my health), but this does not take anything away from how much I love, support and value all the other aspects of my life. As a result I’m more productive at work, I’m there for my community when they need me, and my family are my world. They all now get the best from me, because I’m working hard on being the best version of me. Look after yourself and I truly believe everyone will be stronger for it.” Thank you 🙏💙 Paul JUKEBOX …… #strongertogether #mentalhealth #positivity #brighton #dads #menshealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #motivation

February 16, 2023

class="content__text" Love is the antidote 💙 Sending you love wherever you are, and whatever your circumstances 🙏 #valentines On a mission is to spread joy, positivity and encourage change in society’s approach to mental health. Transforming lives for the better…one dad-dance step at a time! We are Stronger Together 💙 #strongertogether #mentalhealth #dance #joy #positivity #brighton #dads #menshealth #daddancing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #motivation

February 14, 2023

class="content__text" Last night was all about friendship, a few drinks, burgers, hilarious comedy and good times. Thank you @komedia_brighton for a great night. We are stronger together 💙 ……. #brighton #komediacomedyclub #komediabrighton #friends #comedy #goodtimes #strongertogether

February 12, 2023

class="content__text" Proof that we CAN be an album cover! 🤪🕺🏼 #albumcover #dads #dadsofinstagram #positivity #fun

February 11, 2023

class="content__text" Welcome to the OPD Community. Founded by crew leader of the @outta_puff_daddys > Paul ‘JUKEBOX’ JUKEBOX wants to create a global OPD Community, where he empowers & supports the development of other like minded dance groups such as the Outta Puff Daddys. Research has found that loneliness can treble by late middle-age and that shared experiences have a number of positive influences on our emotional wellbeing and connectedness. Our behaviour is often shaped by our interactions and relationships with others. Participating in a group activity provides a sense of value and belonging. As adults, some of us may find it more difficult to make friends, whether that’s because we don’t think we have the time or we don’t have the confidence that we did when we were younger. When you join a group / club you automatically expand your friendship circle with like-minded people. With more social interaction, you’ll find your mental health will be greatly supported. You’ll have more individuals to discuss your worries and concerns with – you might even discover they share some of the same anxieties / worries. Targeting those over the age of 40, these positive community focussed groups will be for men and women interested in creating new social connections and mental wellness from the shared experience of learning fun, non-competitive choreographed dance routines.🕺🏼 Email Paul JUKEBOX (link in bio ⬆️) if you’d like to begin a crew / group in your area and become part of a global OPD Community.🕺🏼💃🏻 Thank you, Paul JUKEBOX We are all stronger together. 💙 - #OPDcommunity #wearestrongertogether #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #dance #positivity #socialconnectivity

February 10, 2023

class="content__text" Soon we’ll be filming a video to better define our mission message: To encourage change in society’s approach to mental health. We’d love to know what does encouraging change mean for you? Comment below ⬇️ ……… #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #strongertogether #health #lifestyle #menshealth #wellbeing #selfcare

February 10, 2023

class="content__text" Behind the scenes. A little something to add a smile to your day. Turn the volume up! 🤣🕺🏼 Our mission continues…to spread joy, positivity and encourage change in society’s approach to mental health. Transforming lives for the better…one dad-dance step at a time! We are Stronger Together 💙 #strongertogether #mentalhealth #dance #joy #positivity #brighton #dads #menshealth #daddancing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #motivation #bts #behindthescenes

February 10, 2023

class="content__text" Wishing you a positive and healthy week ahead. Start by giving a stranger one of your smiles today. It might be the only sunshine they see all day. 💙 #positivevibes #mondaymood #strongertogether

February 10, 2023

class="content__text" Move Move, Shake Shake, Now Drop! 🤪🕺🏼 On a mission is to spread joy, positivity and encourage change in society’s approach to mental health. Transforming lives for the better…one dad-dance step at a time! We are Stronger Together 💙 Music credit: @djlaz Reel inspo: @cost_n_mayor …… #strongertogether #mentalhealth #dance #joy #positivity #brighton #dads #menshealth #daddancing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #motivation #fun

February 03, 2023

class="content__text" Thursday fun…where can you dance in California? San Fran-DISCO! 🤪🕺🏼💃🏻 ……. #dadjokes #thursday #fun #positivevibes

February 03, 2023

class="content__text" Hello, my name is Paul Jukes (crew name: JUKEBOX), and I am the Leader / Artistic Director of an amateur, male-only, over 40's dance crew from Brighton, UK. We're called the Outta Puff Daddys and use our profile to encourage change in society's approach to mental health. Transforming lives for the better - one dad dance step at a time! 🕺🏼 Our content now reaches over 2 million accounts per month, and regularly receive heartwarming direct messages highlighting the positive impact we have made to their personal well-being. However…there is far more work to be done. In some shape or form, mental health impacts everyone globally, yet the stigma still causes so much shame, fear, doubt, isolation and misunderstanding. Until we start to view mental well-ness the same way we view physical health, we’ll continue to face the devastating consequences caused by stigma. I am passionate about reaching and supporting even more people, encouraging positive change and removing mental health stigma. This is where I am asking for your help. To empower others and truly make the impact that is needed, I am asking for your financial support through kind donations. This will enable me to dedicate more time to the mental health awareness work that I have tirelessly committed myself to - helping me reach more people and change more lives for the better. To learn more about my story, my mission and how the donations will be used please click the link (SUPPORT) in the Instagram bio above. ⬆️ If everyone viewing this post were to donate something, the collaborative difference would be incredible. I can assure you all donations are used with the greatest of respect. I know times are tough at the moment. Whatever you can spare / donate will go a very long way. THANK YOU Paul (JUKEBOX) 🙏💙 #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #gofundme @gofundme

October 17, 2022

class="content__text" We are the Outta Puff Daddys…an all-male, over 40’s, dance crew from Brighton, UK. First meeting after taking our own kids to dance lessons, we were founded in 2012 (by JP Omari - our kids dance teacher at the time) and have been dancing ever since, creating fun routines that embrace the humour of ‘Dad Dancing’. In Spring 2020, original founding member, Paul Jukes (JUKEBOX) took the lead. @pauljukes.jukebox Impacted by his own personal experiences, Paul has been the driving force behind our mission to encourage change in society’s approach to mental health. We are no longer all dads and range in dance ability, age and professions. We break stereotypes by not looking like your normal street dance crew, and ok, we might not be able to do flips and tricks, but we love to perform - making people stop and smile. 😁 Each member has their own fun crew name. For example; JUKEBOX, MAESTRO, THE DON and STRIP-T! Our names are often decided for us by the rest of the crew. Always with an element of humour they link to a personal characteristic or profession. 🤪 As a group of men, our camaraderie and friendship goes far beyond just dancing. Over the years we have supported each other through various personal tragedies and challenges - our bond provides a real lifeline for our own mental health. We talk openly - supporting, listening and being there for each other, no matter what is thrown at us. We use our profile to actively promote mental health awareness. Breaking the stigma surrounding toxic masculinity, we encourage men to talk openly about their problems, to seek and ask for help when needed and for others to listen without judgement. We love to perform live and welcome any performance enquiries. Crew leader JUKEBOX also provides a motivational talk which details our unique story and provides mental well-being strategies. Do not hesitate to contact us if you'd like to add some of the Outta Puff Daddys positivity and dad-dancing moves to your event. 🕺🏼 Our mission is to spread joy, positivity and to encourage change in society’s approach to mental health. Transforming lives for the better…one dad-dance step at a time.🕺🏼 We are all stronger together. 💙

February 17, 2022