Viewing blogs by Molly Rackham
Water, Wait, Grow
Molly Rackham | 9th May 2025
Lately, I’ve been gardening more and spending time outdoors, soaking up the sunshine, and reconnecting with nature (and of course wandering round garden centres). There’s something enjoyable about the rhythm of it all, planting seeds, watering, pulling weeds, and watching things grow at their own quiet pace. I’ve especially enjoyed the reward of ha
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Lets talk about sleep
Molly Rackham | 14th March 2025
Happy International Sleep Day!Let’s talk about sleep. That glorious, underrated superpower we all have but don’t use properly. If you’re a teenager, you’re probably sleep-deprived. If you’re a parent, you’re definitely sleep-deprived. And if you’re just a regular person muddling through life, chances are, you’re still not getting enough.I’ve always
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Love Languages
Molly Rackham | 14th February 2025
Love is universal, but we all experience it differently. Some feel most loved through words, others through actions or time spent together. Dr Gary Chapman introduced the concept of love languages in his 1992 book The 5 Love Languages, based on years of counselling couples. He identified five key ways people express and receive love, helping to bri
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More than just a day…
Molly Rackham | 17th January 2025
Blue Monday is often called “the most depressing day of the year.” It falls in January when the excitement of christmas is over, the weather is cold, grey and frosty, and many of us feel the pressure of exams, money, or just life in general.But here’s the truth: sadness doesn’t stick to one day. Everyone feels low at times, and that’s completely no
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Rewiring Your Brain: The Power of Neuroplasticity
Molly Rackham | 22nd November 2024
Did you know your brain is constantly changing? Every time you learn something new, practice a skill, or even think in a different way, your brain reshapes itself. This incredible ability is called neuroplasticity, and it’s the reason we’re always capable of growth and change, no matter our age. Yep, that squishy, wrinkly thing in your head i
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Adventure Awaits
Molly Rackham | 25th October 2024
With the school holidays coming up, it's the perfect time to try something new, get outside, and enjoy a little adventure. Earlier this year, I was up in Scotland, soaking in the views and beautiful cities, when I stumbled across geocaching. I remember having fond memories of geocaching from my girl guide days. Basically, it’s like a real-life trea
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"Just Breathe"
Molly Rackham | 4th October 2024
We’ve all heard it: “Just breathe.” It sounds simple, maybe too simple but there's actually solid science behind why breathing exercises are so effective at calming the nervous system. Whether it’s before a big presentation, during a moment of overwhelm, or in the midst of a panic attack, focused breathing can bring us back to a place of calm.But w
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A Path to Positivity: A Review of 'The S.U.M.O. Secrets to Being a Positive, Confident Teenager'
Molly Rackham | 2nd August 2024
We're excited to share a fresh perspective on the book 'The S.U.M.O. Secrets to Being a Positive, Confident Teenager.' This review comes from Isabelle, a sixth former who recently joined us at Phase for a week of work experience. Isabelle's insights offer a unique and authentic view on the book's relevance and impact. We are keen to ensure we are r
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Connection in a Digital World
Molly Rackham | 17th June 2024
Last week was Loneliness Awareness Week, and this year the theme was ‘Random Acts of Connection’. In today's fast-paced and non-stop world, it can feel hard to have genuine human connections (or enough of them!). Technology can be awesome and can be an incredible way to connect with people, to have a sense of belonging and community, and to engage
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Meet Bethany
Molly Rackham | 7th May 2024
Hello everyone, I am Bethany, and I am a new volunteer starting at Phase. I am very happy to be undertaking my student placement at an organisation that has fantastic values and aims for young people while I complete my studies. I will be working at Phase primarily on Mondays helping with workshops, detached sessions and support groups in the local
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Resilient Women
Molly Rackham | 8th March 2024
Today is international women's day, a day where we celebrate women in our lives who guide us, lead us and have a special place in our hearts as well as highlighting the groundbreaking work of women across countless sectors, there are so many lessons we can learn from them. At Phase, we are passionate about building resilience in all young peop
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Phase Mentoring
Molly Rackham | 5th January 2024
At Phase we are passionate about supporting young lives for a brighter day and a better future. We do a variety of work across Hitchin all pointing to this central mission we have. We aim to support their wellbeing and resilience, help young people to see hope, to be able to realise their value and potential, and ultimately thrive. One of the ways
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Digital Wellbeing
Molly Rackham | 9th November 2023
Digital wellbeing may be a phrase that you haven't heard of before but you will definitely be aware of the impacts that technology and digital media are having on the world, both good and bad. There are so many positives to the digital sphere, it allows us to catch up with family on the other side of the world, to be entertained by Disney+ and
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Effective Rest
Molly Rackham | 31st July 2023
It's the summer holidays! Although at the moment the weather isn't especially sunny, the school holidays provide us with a natural break to take a breather, reflect and look ahead. It also gives many people, including our children and young people a time for rest, recuperation and recovery before September. Photo by Josh Rakower / UnsplashRest is a
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
Molly Rackham | 15th May 2023
It is Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 this week and this year the theme is Anxiety. The aim of Mental Health Awareness week is to open up conversation with others about important topics and support one another by sharing experiences and tools. Anxiety is an emotion that we have all felt, it's completely normal. Some people may get anxious about e
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