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’

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,

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hello! My name is Molly and I am the new Schools Worker here at Phase! I am really excited to be joining the incredible Phase team 3 days a week, Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays. On these days I will be delivering workshops and lessons in the local primary and secondary