From the LLTTF Blog
Dealing with Ongoing Restrictions
It is approaching mid October , and the evenings are drawing in. For some of us the months seem to have flown by in some respects, but for others it has also been a long haul of living in uncertain and changeable times. Read our blog about coping with new restrictions, and looking after yourself.
Smoking and Drinking During Covid-19
It has been widely reported that lots of people developed unhealthy habits such as drinking alcohol more frequently and in larger volumes. With little structure to the day- no commute to and from work and around the clock easy to access home bar, stresses of working from home, homeschooling children, financial worries among many other strains. It is easy to see why some people turned to unhealthy habits out of pressure and stress.
New Range of Non- English Books
Our new range of non English books are available in 15 new languages.
Building Resilient Learners Project
The Building Resilient Learners (BRL) project is a collaboration between Sidmouth College, The University of Exeter and Five Areas Ltd. This project was funded by the NESTA Future Ready Fund. The aim of this project was to test whether an emotional health and wellbeing intervention can be effective in improving pupils’ wellbeing and resilience.
Tips on Staying Happy
How often do you think about your emotional well-being? It’s worth assessing your emotional health regularly. Consider the particular demands or stresses you are facing and how they are affecting you. Give yourself permission to take a break from your worries and concerns.
From Time to Time We all Struggle to Get Things Done…
'I can’t be bothered doing anything' Does this sound familiar? In this blog we talk about motivation and breaking your tasks into doable chunks, so you can get going and start doing things again. From time to time we can all struggle to get things done. Sometimes...
Living Life to the Full at North Ayrshire Recovery College
North Ayrshire Recovery College offers a range of self-management focused courses to encourage people’s personal growth and recovery. Our blog explains how Living Life to the Full course works within the college curriculum.
Children & Young People’s fears and worries during Covid – 19 Pandemic
Schools and teachers are used to supporting their pupils through the challenges that they face in life, however there has never been a more important time for children and young people to have the emotional support that they need at school. Find out more about our wellbeing courses for young people in our blog.
Exam Results Day
It’s Results Day Have you done well, are you happy with your results? That’s great! Have you been surprised-better than you thought? Some of you will have done better than expected and received higher grades. Some of you won’t have done as well as you hoped and...
Improving Your Sleep
Most people have problems sleeping from time to time. Sleep problems can often start after an upsetting life event, or they can also be a result of your lifestyle. Read our blog for pointers on how to get into a better sleep routine.