Instant gratification vs long-term goals The world has changed dramatically over recent years. We have ‘one-click’ online shopping now, yes, a single click. You give a few personal details, and your product will arrive, sometimes in minutes. You can buy quick microwave meals at the supermarket. Or if you step onto the high street, you […]
As the exam season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the anxiety and pressure of performing well. We all want to succeed and achieve the best possible results, but the fear of failure can often paralyze us and prevent us from putting in our best effort. However, it’s important to remember that success […]
Exams! Urgh, does that word bring you out in a cold sweat? Perhaps you’re a teen who’s working towards your school qualifications or a graduate studying at university. But, if you ask parents about their memories of school exams, many will not have fond memories either. Teens all over the country sit their GCSE exams […]
Have you ever experienced a moment when everything suddenly makes sense? When you finally understand a concept or solve a problem you’ve been struggling with for hours, days, or even months! This is what we know as an aha moment! Aha moments are those moments when everything falls into place, and you suddenly see things […]
Ever heard the phrase, Practice makes progress? Yes, we said progress and not perfect! Let’s face it, when we learn new things, we don’t have to aim for complete perfection but taking a step in the right direction is the key to success. Whether you’re a teen at school, studying for exams or perhaps an […]
Do you ever put yourself down, and that voice in your head tells you that you aren’t good enough or can’t do something? Many of us get knocked down at times, which can be through our inner thoughts. The big question is, how can you instil the belief that you can do it? We can […]
April is Stress awareness month, and we are soon approaching the GCSE exam period, which can be a source of stress for many students. So, we wanted to give you some study tips to make the revision less stressful and instead make studying easy and fun. Yes, we said fun! One thing to note is […]
We all enjoy doing things that we feel comfortable doing, so staying inside our comfort zone is easy. But are we limiting ourselves by doing this? So, what is a comfort zone? A comfort zone is a psychological state where a person feels safe, secure, and comfortable. It is a place where individuals participate in […]
On 20th March is the International Day of Happiness, and this year’s theme is ‘Be Mindful. Be Grateful. BeKind’. The idea is that if you tune into your feelings, look for the good in your life and share kindness; this can help make things better day by day. What is happiness? Happiness is an emotional state of well-being […]
Inner thoughts are the thoughts and feelings that we experience within ourselves. They are the private and often unspoken dialogues that we have in our heads. These thoughts can significantly impact our mood, behaviour, and overall well-being. Inner thoughts can be positive, negative, or neutral. Positive inner thoughts include things like affirmations, gratitude, and encouragement. […]
