Entries by Lorraine Bow

Growth mindset. Think: “I can’t do it YET!”

What if you changed the sentence ‘I can’t do it’ to ‘I can’t do it yet’? The power in that extra word buys you time to make the necessary changes until you CAN do it. How many times have you heard someone say ‘I’m not musical’ or ‘I can’t do it’? I’ve heard it countless […]

Please do something nice for others this Christmas…

Hey there, Christmas isn’t great for everyone. For those who can’t afford it or are homeless, Christmas can be stressful, lonely and freezing cold. Many people die due to that coldness. It’s something that I think about every year, which is why I tend to do or organise things for Crisis. The Royal George last […]

Evening Classes Can Improve Physical And Mental Health, Study Shows

Attending evening classes can improve a person’s physical and mental health, new research suggests. Scientists from the University of Oxford followed 135 adults who embarked on seven-month creative courses, including singing, crafts and creative writing. They found that classes left people feeling more confident and satisfied with their lives while also motivating them to be […]