Don’t be deceived: “Blue Monday” doesn’t exist and has no power over you
“Blue Monday” is an urban myth. You might think the third Monday in January (this is usually The Day, though other dates are available) is
Wellbeing and stress
I explain how stress affects us – physically and mentally, and positively and negatively – and reveal how it can affect our brain bandwidth and performance. Once we start to see how we work, we can really start to take control and build great wellbeing. For links to research and other resources on this topic, please go to Extras. For my posts on the topic, see below. Do use the search box to find specific topics.
How to support someone going through a bad time
At some point, someone you care about will go through a bad time. You will want to help. You will want to say the right
When the reserves of resilience are running dry
You might – or might not – have noticed that I haven’t been here much for the last few weeks. It’s been a tricky time.
What we learnt about students during the pandemic – interview with PSHE lead at Oakham School
I am sure all those of us who don’t work on a daily basis in schools know that the last 18 months have been ‘challenging’,
Resilience webinar – your questions answered
At my recent public webinar, Boosting Teenage Resilience, I said I’d answer questions on my blog as well as at the event. All are below.
You affect how others feel – use it well
Last week, the children’s book world lost one if its loveliest stars, the Scottish writer, Cathy MacPhail. I knew Cathy when I lived in Scotland
Worried about going back to school?
Students and teachers often experience anxiety before the new school year starts. Even if you feel positive about your experience of school and have no
Resilience-building activity – great for the holidays
For the launch of Be Resilient, I created an activity perfect for people of any age, child, teenager or adult. You can adapt it to
Holiday mental wellbeing reset
It’s the last day of term for everyone who hasn’t finished term already, so let your holidays begin! How will you use them well? My
Questions from you about resilience
Last week, I had the online launch for Be Resilient. There was a lovely mix of guests: parents, teachers, librarians, publishing people, actual teenagers –
Resilience and a cake cost-benefit analysis
Warning: this article talks light-heartedly about cake. It is intended as an analogy or metaphor but if you are someone for whom food isn’t a
Helping a child through distress
Parents suffer when their children suffer. You want to know how to help your distressed child or teenager. But how? And how not? Recently, I
