GCSEs – Results Day and Beyond

GCSEs – Results Day and Beyond

GCSE results day is Thursday the 20th of August this year. For sure, students and parents across the country will have this in mind and nerves will be setting in. How can we support students around this day and after – whether things have gone well or less well...
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...