Loving kindness exercise
How do you do a loving kindness visualisation? Follow these 10 steps: You can read more articles in the latest issue of Teen Breathe magazine.
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How to lose graciously
With competition comes the possibility of losing. And, let’s face it, no one likes to lose, whether it’s at a board game or a sports match. But why does losing sting so much and how can it be handled better? Why losing is frustrating Picture this. You’ve just lost the final match of the football …
What’s your study style?
What’s my learning style? Have you ever wondered how a classmate seems to pick up information after hearing it once, while you zone out if you have to listen for too long? Or maybe you enjoy creating colourful mind maps for revision, while your friend finds them confusing. If this is the case, you’ve likely …
How to grow microgreens
What are microgreens? Microgreens, or sprouting seeds, are the little league of grow-your-own. These immature vegetables and herbs are harvested and eaten at the seedling stage. And because they’re not meant to grow into adult plants, they don’t need hours of sunlight or careful tending to grow well. In fact, they’re the ultimate in fast …
How to cope with the sudden death of a pet
Why there’s no one way to grieve for a pet In the immediate aftermath of any loss, it’s normal to experience a whole range of feelings. Along with sadness, there might be a sense of injustice, futility, anger and even guilt. Kirsty Godsell, an accredited pet bereavement counsellor based in Dorset in the UK, says …
Why you should stop worrying about what other people think of you
Why are we so concerned about other people’s opinions of us? Do you sometimes worry about what other people think of you? Maybe you’re concerned about whether you’re wearing the right outfit or anxious that you’ll say something silly during an outing or at a party. Perhaps you tend to fret over what friends might …
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Creative writing activities for autumn and winter
Why it’s tempting to give up on nature in cold weather Each season brings with it a changed landscape. With the brown, gold and red leaves of autumn gone, there are bare trees, and shorter days as winter sets in. The natural world seems still and quiet, with birds having flown south. It can feel …
How to do the shoelace yoga pose
What are the health benefits of the shoelace yoga pose? This pose supports hip mobility, works the muscles in the lower back, glutes and legs and stimulates the gallbladder and kidneys. It also helps to calm the mind. How to do the shoelace yoga pose Sit upright with your back straight and tall, your hips …
Why you shouldn’t compare yourself to your peers
Why comparing ourselves to others can cause feelings of anxiety Have you ever felt insecure because you haven’t yet experienced some of the things your friends have? It could be that you’re the only one in your friendship group still waiting to go through puberty or you had to take time out of school and …
How to develop your oracy skills
How oracy skills need to be developed and practised Alice Stott is director of programmes for Voice 21, the UK’s national charity for championing these skills. She says: ‘The art of speaking and listening, otherwise known as oracy, is made up of a set of skills which need to be explicitly taught and regularly practised.’ …