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Join Phase Hitchin and Christchurch as we grow our impact across schools and the community. We’re recruiting a Schools & Youth Worker to help young lives flourish.

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Rain, Road Trips, and Really Big Mountains

After a couple of months in New Zealand visiting family and exploring, I came home with fresh perspective. From sea swims and wild orcas to reflections on rest, connection, and saying yes, here are my five takeaways from the other side of the globe.

Fuel

Fuel: Recalibrate

Welcome to the final Fuel blog. Recalibrate is all about using technology for good and managing the online world's impact on our wellbeing. This page is your one-stop library for further reading/listening about the things we spoke about in your recent Fuel workshop in school. If

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Fuel: Regulate

Welcome to Fuel blog three out of four. If you enjoyed your recent Fuel session in school, this page is packed with even more info. You may have arrived at this blog after scanning the QR code on your Fuel: Regulate postcard. Regulate is all about being aware of our

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From Exam Nerves to Driving Tests: Why Do We Worry?

We've all been there: the dry mouth, the racing heart, and that nagging voice in your head wondering if you’ve forgotten everything you ever learned in a matter of seconds. Whether it's a GCSE paper, a university essay, or even a driving test, anxiety can

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Fuel: Radiate

Welcome to the second piece in our series of four Fuel blogs. This blog is for anyone interested in learning more about the stuff we spoke about during your Fuel session in school. You may have arrived at this blog after scanning the QR code on your Fuel: Radiate postcard.

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Fuel: Relate

Welcome to Fuel! Fuel is a series of four fun, interactive workshops designed to empower you with knowledge and skills to manage your wellbeing in a variety of different ways: Relate, Radiate, Regulate, and Recalibrate. This is the first of four Fuel blogs to help you reflect on and delve

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Introducing Phase Forward

I'm incredibly excited to be writing this blog. Anyone who knows me knows that I love sports and I'm passionate about the benefits of physical activity - having fun, bringing people together, looking after our health and building resilience. At Phase, we're blessed to have

Exam Preparation

Healthy Habits for Exam Success

"Exam season can feel overwhelming, but taking care of yourself makes a real difference. From sleep and hydration to breaks, hobbies, and time with friends, these small habits help your brain stay focused and calm. Check out our 16 practical tips to support your wellbeing before and during exams."

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Meet Alina

Meet Alina, the newest member of the Phase family! From her roots in Sumy, Ukraine, to her passion for sourdough baking and community events in Hitchin, Alina joins us as Operations and Engagement Manager. Discover how her heart for wellbeing and resilience is shaping her journey with Phase.

Looking Forward

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

The 2-Minute Check-In That Can Change Someone’s Day

A quick check-in can do more than you think. Here’s a simple, human way to notice someone, ask one real question, and shift their day in two minutes.

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RESOURCE ROUND-UP: 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

5 Ways to Support Phase

At Phase Hitchin, we’re passionate about supporting young people to thrive. We provide practical resources, workshops, one-to-one support and much more to help children and teenagers (and those who support them) build confidence, manage challenges, and look after their wellbeing. But we can’t do it alone!

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You Don’t Need a Title to Lead

Leadership isn’t about status. It’s about showing up, caring, and being consistent. You already lead more than you realise. Here's why it matters.

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Some thoughts on resolutions

This blog is going to be about New Year’s resolutions, of course. It’s the first Phase blog of 2026. Could it really have been about anything else?  I hope to start by thinking about how we might reframe New Year's resolutions and end with some reflections

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RESOURCE ROUND-UP: December 2025

Welcome to our Christmas resource round-up for 2025! Here are some recent podcasts, videos and tools we'd like to share. We also love to highlight some older resources that might be useful for you in the current season. I hope you find it helpful! Our most recent

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Winter Wellbeing

The colder months can take a toll on our mood, energy, and motivation. Here are some practical tips to help you stay well, feel supported, and make winter a little brighter.

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Lessons from a year of gratitude journaling

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

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RESOURCE ROUND-UP: November 2025

Here’s our November round up of useful resources from Phase! In this month's podcast, I spoke to Ben Kellard about the environment, the economy and wellbeing. Check it out here: You can still catch last month’s Digital Wellbeing episode here: Over the summer, we released new

Project Hope

Every £1 Doubled This December – Help Young Lives Thrive

Project Hope is back. For one month only, every £1 you give is doubled to support children and young people’s mental health and resilience. Pledge now and help young lives thrive.

Take5

Five small actions. Five minutes. Big impact. Take 5 helps you boost connection and wellbeing — for yourself and others — with practical, meaningful habits.

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Real Talk: How to Connect with Teens

Want to connect with teens without the eye-rolls or one-word answers? These practical tips show how curiosity, honesty, and small conversations can spark real, meaningful dialogue.

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How to slow down time

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

Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone (And Why It’s Always Worth It)

Stepping outside your comfort zone is uncomfortable — but that’s where the growth happens. Here’s what happened when I challenged myself to do just that.