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Looking Forward
James Gore | 20th February 2026
I realised I’ve been feeling a bit bored recently. I hate to say it but it’s true. There’s often not much to look forward to in this early part of the year (at least immediately). The excitement of Christmas has long passed and Easter is still a couple of months away. In my boredom, I’ve been reflecting on the power of anticipation and I wante
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RESOURCE ROUND-UP: January 2026
James Gore | 30th January 2026
Welcome to the January Phase Resource Round-Up. This is our hub for sharing useful blogs, podcasts and tools. Our first blog of 2026 was all about setting goals (as you might expect). In it, I encouraged a blend or grace and dreaming big for anyone setting New Year’s resolutions. Here’s a quick snippet:There’s a famous quote from James Clear o
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Lessons from a year of gratitude journaling
James Gore | 3rd December 2025
At the start of this year, I set myself a goal of keeping a gratitude journal every day in January. To be specific, as one should be when setting goals, this meant writing down three different things everyday that I felt thankful for in a Google Keep page on my phone. Here we are at the end of 2025 and I’m still going. Why? Many of you wi
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How to slow down time
James Gore | 31st October 2025
It’s November. Another year’s nearly over. How does each one somehow go quicker than the last? The clocks went back an hour last weekend. I sometimes wish they would wind back further to give me a chance to figure out where all the time went. We may not be able to control the clock ticking and pages turning on our calendars. However, we h
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Hope to fit in or choose to be present?
James Gore | 4th September 2025
September is here. Hopefully, the start of the new school year gives you a chance to reconnect with old friends after a long summer break. At the same time, new beginnings often bring opportunities for new friendships, particularly if you’re starting at a new school. Meeting people for the first time may make you feel like you’re experiencing a whi
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The Web That Is Social Media
Guest Contributor | 17th July 2025
There is no denying the prevalence of social media, the hub of communication thatintertwines us all together. It’s almost like a web of connections that is spun throughout our earth, giving us insight into other people’s lives. Yet, just like a web, social media can create false expectations and goals about an individual, trapping them into these u
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The Meaning is in the Waiting
Isabelle Schuler | 19th June 2025
We live in an age when the answers to most questions we might have about any given subject are only seconds away. The internet is such a useful, and helpful tool, but one of the things we’ve grown accustomed to because of the easy access to information is quick answers. But much of our lives are spent in seasons of uncertain, often frustrating
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Thank you!
Amanda Maylin | 6th June 2025
This week (2nd - 8th June) is #VolunteersWeek and today we have been in Hitchin High Street looking to recruit some new volunteers - especially those to help with our Primary School Workshops. There have been some good conversations with potential volunteers and lots of other opportunities to speak to local people about the work that we do.So
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The science behind Inside Out 2
James Gore | 8th November 2024
If you’re looking for a film to watch this weekend, look no further than Inside Out 2. (If you haven’t seen the original Inside Out yet, start there). The Inside Out films are fun and genuinely entertaining for viewers of all ages but also informative and relatable. Inside Out tells the story of main character Riley’s life as an elementary sch
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Mental Health Awareness Week - Moving more for your mental health
James Gore | 16th May 2024
Hey everyone, happy Friday! We’re coming to the end of the Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Since 2001, the charity has promoted an annual week for people to focus on, learn about and discuss their mental health - from young people in school to professionals in the workplace. This year’s theme is moving more for your mental
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