There is something about bright morning sunshine that can’t help but fill you with hope and optimism. It really is a case of stepping out of the darkness into the light, mentally and physically....
Mindfulness is a powerful technique that’s easy to include in your daily life to be more ‘present’ and enjoy the here and now. It helps you to feel more positive, gain more energy and be more creative. Last week, you learned ways to meditate. Meditation is...
This week I want to ask you a question and please be honest in your answer – have you ever felt a little scared? This question is relevant to last week’s blog about discipline and consequences because being scared of the impact if you break the...
One thing you can be sure of in life is that it isn’t always going to be straightforward and when curveballs are thrown your way (perhaps repeatedly if we’re looking at 2020-21) then you need a coping mechanism - in short you need resilience....
Have you ever strived so hard to do everything to the absolute best of your ability yet still beat yourself up over the outcome? The constant need to perform at such high standards is the cause of many teenage stresses today but is it really...
Growing up is a time to find your purpose in life, to discover your identity. Some of the decisions you need to make such as choosing a career, further education, and defining your own personal beliefs and values only comes from experiencing ups and downs...
Obstacles litter your path every day, and I’m not talking about inconsiderate people chucking crisp packets and pop bottles on the floor. The obstacles I’m talking about are life hurdles. They cause setbacks, create problems and present new questions to think about. They are a...
At the end of the last blog I wanted to create a cliffhanger a bit like the end of a Netflix series that you’ve become addicted to! Addiction is not a good behaviour by the way, but let’s continue with the tale of two viruses. The...
Today’s article is a special one because 2 January 2020 marks the first birthday of the Spark to your Success podcast. I have the pleasure of sitting here with the podcast queen and my editor Charlotte Foster to reflect over the past twelve months....
Anyone can suffer overwhelming feelings, but as a teenager living dealing with so many changes and new developments, life is complex. With decisions to make such as choosing a career, further education, and experiencing different beliefs and values in life it’s a time to find...