N is For New Beginnings

Life is full of new beginnings, both big and small. Whether it is starting at a new school or job or beginning a new chapter in the book you’re reading. Some new beginnings we have control over, while others we do not. For example, choosing to volunteer in your community, or having to recover from […]
The End of Summer Holidays: What Happens Next?

As many of us will agree, the summer holidays are the perfect time to decompress and enjoy ourselves. No early mornings, minimal homework, and all the free time in the world! Though for some, this free time serves as a worrying reminder of how unprepared they may be for their next step. This could be […]
From Surviving to Thriving: How Reflective Thinking Can Transform Your Life

Life can often feel overwhelming at times, right? Sometimes we feel like we’re doing a million things all at once just trying to stay afloat. Other times, we’re on a journey of success and momentum, everything’s working out and we’re feeling strong and confident. Often, we move between two stages – surviving and thriving – […]
Learning Disability Week: How We Can All Do Better to Support Friends and Peers with Learning Disabilities

This week is Learning Disability Week, and this year’s powerful theme “Do You See Me?” invites all of us to pause, reflect, and ask ourselves this question… Are we truly seeing, hearing, and valuing the people around us – especially those with learning disabilities? For many, learning disabilities can be invisible. They’re not always obvious at […]
Supporting Students Through Exam Season: Nourishment, Gratitude, and Balance

Exam season can be one of the most stressful periods in a student’s academic journey. The pressure to perform, achieve high grades, and meet expectations (internal or external), can take a serious toll on their mental, emotional, and physical health. During this time, the role of parents and teachers becomes more important than ever. By […]
How Can You Apply Self-Discipline to Both Your Studies and Life?

When it comes to succeeding at school, in life, and beyond, there’s one skill that often makes the biggest difference; self-discipline. This doesn’t mean that in order to have a successful life, you have to constantly be self-disciplined, but if there is a goal you have in mind that you really want to achieve, then […]
What Is Personal Development and Why Should You Care?

Sometimes, we think that school gives learning a bit of a bad reputation. There is so much more to learning than lessons, homework, and exam prep. We are constantly learning. Every new experience that we have, every mistake that we make and every challenge we overcome, teaches us something new about ourselves. Whether you’re a […]
Creating a Vision for Your Future

Seeing the ideal future can come to some people as naturally as looking out the window, with the ideal career and pathway to go for it. But others may find themselves lost in a fog, unable to see farther than the next day or week. With so much pressure as a student at any stage, […]
Sleep Training: How to Develop Positive Sleep Habits

Sleep training is something that everyone should do! It impacts nearly every aspect of our lives, from our mood and energy levels to our ability to focus and even our overall health. If you’ve ever woken up feeling groggy and irritated, it’s likely because you didn’t get enough quality sleep. Poor sleep can affect emotional […]
Reset Your Mindset and Beat the January Blues

For many people, January is a bit like the Monday of the year. It’s cold, the weather is gloomy and it definitely feels harder to get excited about! Then three weeks into the year we’re hit with Blue Monday, which is known to be the most depressing day of the year… Now, you may be […]