A phrase that we’ve used for years is, “You live your life forwards, but you learn it backwards.” Many of us are always striving for success. When you look forward, it’s a good idea to reflect back on the past too. Whether you are a student in education or a worker wanting to improve, self-reflection […]
Though you may not recognise it, you could be sitting in a small box of your own making. It’s comfortable, calm and peaceful… much less scary than the unknown depths beyond the box. But it can be cramped and limiting, with barely any room for expansion or growth. This is the comfort zone. It’s good […]
We’ve all experienced stress at some point in our lives, but it’s not particularly easy to describe. If stress becomes too much to manage, it can have a big impact on our mental health or make existing mental health problems feel harder to cope with. Stress might feel different to you than it does to […]
Happy mind, happy life. Easy right? But we all face struggles and sometimes they can manifest into negative voices in our minds. I’m not good enough. I can’t do this. This is worthless. But you are good enough! You can do this, and no effort is ever worthless. A negative mindset can be debilitating, keeping […]
The festive season is about spending time with family, friends, your community. It is a perfect opportunity to join in with activities, support others and strengthens your relationships. It’s about catching up with those that you have known for many years, but also meeting new people and trying new activities. Have you ever wanted to […]
It’s December, and you know what that means: twinkling lights, cosy jumpers, and a never-ending to-do list. As much as we love the holiday season, let’s face it, it can be overwhelming at times. But here’s a little reminder from us at Future Toolbox: it’s okay not to say yes to everything. In fact, sometimes, […]
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and it is associated with a time of joy, celebration, and spending quality time with loved ones. But it’s important to remember that this time of year isn’t always merry and bright for everyone. In fact, for some, it can be pretty challenging. That’s why checking in with yourself […]
The Oxford dictionary defines desire as ‘a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.’ We all have desires in our lives, and as they are connected to the things we want and wish to have, they are separate from the things we need to have. On estimation, we make […]
It’s time to talk – talk about mental health. On 2nd February is #TimeToTalk Day, the Nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It advocates making space in your day to talk about mental health, and at Future Toolbox, we couldn’t agree more. Everyone struggles with mental health, so why aren’t we talking about it? There seems to be a […]
We develop many habits throughout our lives. Some are good, and others are bad. So, what is a habit? A habit is an act that you repeat over and over again until you do it without thinking. Habits are linked to specific associations. You do one action because it is associated with another activity – […]