How do you show someone you care? Do you send them a private message, write a note and pop it in their bag, gently squeeze their hand, or give them a full-on hug? You might, of course, do all, some or none of these things. That’s because everyone’s different when it comes to how they like to give, show and, importantly, …
Would you describe yourself as courageous? If not, why? Because you haven’t performed a standout heroic deed? Join the queue. Thankfully, very few people will ever have to face the prospect of diving into stormy waters to save a young child or running into a burning building to rescue an older relative. But courage isn’t …
Winter brings many joys. Its frosty mornings reveal a glistening framework of white-tipped hedges and silvery spiderwebs; the chilly afternoons provide the best-ever reason to dig out the warmest of coats, cosiest of hats and toastiest of boots and step outside on a bracing walk; and the dark evenings… well, what better excuse to wrap …
Not knowing what comes next can be daunting. In these uncertain times, how can you make plans for the future when you’re not even sure what’ll be happening next month? Why bother setting goals when life can throw you a curveball and derail everything? But this shouldn’t make you feel like you have less control …
After a long period of upheaval and now with a few more indications of going back to normal – yet with the future still as uncertain as ever – it’s no wonder that things feel a little… weird. Even more so when it comes to interacting with friends and family – some may be en …
It’s especially tricky when decisions have to be taken about which course to take (or drop) and people start asking questions about what you want to do or be when you leave college or where you see yourself in five years’ time. It’s easy to feel bewildered, anxious and even lost in the quest for …
Time away from school is generally welcome. But recently things have become a bit more complicated as academic institutions closed their gates early, exams were put on hold or cancelled and most students were sent home with online coursework and lesson plans to be given by mum and dad. It’s a lot to take in …
Ever commented snarkily on an Instagram post only immediately to regret it or shared personal details with ‘all’ instead of just one trusted friend? Join the queue. Dozens of people hit ‘send’ every day on posts or messages that come back to haunt them. Most do it in the heat of the moment, not thinking …
More time to chill out, a deeper understanding of other cultures’ traditions, a passion for study that equals (or is at least close to) concern for the environment, an infinite supply of mini-marshmallows. Life can be enriched in many ways and, luckily, it rarely requires massive changes, big gestures or material gains. Often, it’s personal. …
What does success mean? Landing the lead in the school play? Coming first in the 200m? Having the widest circle of friends? Uh-oh… does it always have to equal coming out on top? Let’s hope not. Otherwise, most people in the world have failed (and that includes everyone here at Teen Breathe). Actually, there’s no …