Small Habits to Boost Our Brain Chemistry

Small Habits to Boost Our Brain Chemistry

I recently read ‘The DOSE Effect’ by TJ Power, which explores how small daily habits can help regulate our brain chemistry and improve wellbeing. The book explains that many of our emotions, behaviours and energy levels are influenced by four key chemicals in the...
The Positive Truth

The Positive Truth

We all carry things that aren’t always visible. Some are light and easy to hold—joy, hope, encouragement from people who have believed in us. Others are heavier—words that have lingered too long, moments that shaped how we see ourselves, or quiet doubts that play on...
Self-harm Awareness Day

Self-harm Awareness Day

March 1st is Self-Harm and Self-Injury Awareness Day. At Life & Soul, our mentors come across young people who are struggling with self-harm or self-injury, so we wanted to share a bit on what it is and an encouraging case study of a student one of our mentors...
Simple Questions to Help Your Teen

Simple Questions to Help Your Teen

I’ve been reading a book by David Yeager called The Science of Motivating Young People 10 to 25. In it, Yeager explains something called the “neurobiological incompetence model.” This idea claims that teenagers naturally lack the brain development needed for advanced...