A is for Affirmations

What are affirmations? The Cambridge English Dictionary defines affirmations as ‘A statement or sign that something is true.’ Using affirmations can transform the way you think, help you increase your confidence and achieve those goals you set for yourself. You can use them whenever you want to make a positive change in your life. They’re great […]

G is for Goals – Accomplishing Goals

People can often have a love-hate relationship with goals. They are an excellent tool for motivation but can be frustrating when they are not attained. We are here to give you some tips on what you can do to help accomplish your goals. So, what is it that you want to accomplish this year? What do you […]

I is for Intentions

It is a new year, and the joy and festivities of Christmas are now over. Many of you might set a new year’s resolution to determine what you will change this year. The truth is that most of us set ourselves up for failure when it comes to new year’s resolutions because our lists are […]

G is for Gratitude – Attitude to Gratitude

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 […]

C is for Community

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 […]

K is for Kindness – Treating People Kindly

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 […]

M is for Meditation – Dealing with Stress

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 […]

D is for Dare – Giving Something up

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 […]

R is for Resilience

The Oxford English Dictionary definition of resilience is ‘The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.’  Psychologists define it as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. People suffering from cancer, as you are most likely aware, have […]

B is for Balance – Work-Life Balance

October 10th is World Mental health day, and this week is National Work-Life balance week. So, we wanted to discuss how your work-life balance has such a major impact on your mental health and give you ways to keep the balance equal (as much as possible!). A work-life balance is about dividing and prioritising your time […]