What are you grateful for? It is nearly the end of another year, so this is a fantastic time to look back over the year and recognise what you have in your life and what you have achieved. Maybe you met someone new, started a new hobby, got a promotion, found a new walking route […]
Christmas is a time of year to connect with the people around you to create a sense of community. It is known as a time for giving, but this should be for more than just giving presents. It’s about giving back to the community and supporting the people around you, no matter their situation. You […]
Treat others how you wish to be treated – be kind! Kindness is defined as a ‘quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate without expecting praise or something in return.’ So, with that in mind, think about the acts of kindness you can do to improve someone else’s day. Showing others kindness can boost their confidence, happiness and optimism. Being […]
The Christmas countdown has well and truly started, and it’s time to get festive! The build-up to the big day can be incredibly exciting, and there are so many things you can do to help get you in the festive mood. To begin with, get your Christmas jumpers out because on 8th December it is Christmas […]
When we were at school, we both had favourite teachers. They were the ones who made learning fun, and we looked forward to attending their lessons. If you’re a student in school or higher education, you may have a favourite too. For the parents reading this blog, perhaps you have a great teacher memory like […]
Most teens would say their dream job is sleeping, yet they try and stay awake throughout the night. Eh, what’s all that about? Sleep is a vital component of self-care, ahead of diet and exercise. The benefits of good sleep include reduced stress, improved focus, memory and health. To make sure you consistently sleep well, sleep […]
Between the 14th – 20th of November is Sugar Awareness Week, which raises awareness of the damaging effects of too much sugar in your diet. This year’s theme is ‘Breakfast’, which is the most important but sweetest meal of the day. Breakfast provides us with a great opportunity to start our day by consuming various essential nutrients, […]
You probably know this about us already, but if you don’t, we love to exercise. For Mark, in particular, this is one of his favourite topics to talk about because running has massively benefited his physical and mental health. So, when we say that exercise is a great way of ‘staying fit’, this includes your […]
People encounter stress every day, whether it is at work, school, or at home. You may usually be able to cope with stress, but sometimes it can become too much that you can break down because of it. On 2nd November, it is Stress Awareness Day. So, we want to talk about stress and how […]
This month people have been challenging themselves to Go Sober for October to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. We know that many of our readers are still in school, so they are too young to drink alcohol, or maybe you are a parent or teacher who doesn’t drink. So, we wanted to use this […]
