Does the thought of a public event bring you out in a rash? Do you spend all day talking yourself into going out, only to cancel at the last minute to hang out with your cat? Relax, you’re not weird, you probably have social anxiety, and that is a legit thing that affects 16.8% of
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We are SO excited to finally share our latest news. Are you ready! For the past few months we’ve been working on the cutest little book called “The Survival Handbook for Girls”. This book is has been lovingly put together by our entire team and beautifully illustrated by our friends at Vitamin Creative. The book
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I was part of a loving and stable family. I was lucky to experience no trauma in my life. I was the captain of my school, club, and county. I was the leader of the Senior Concert Band. I was a young coach and referee. I handed in all my homework. (Well, most of it.)
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Dyslexia is a learning difference affecting the way the brain processes written and spoken language. It is not laziness, disruptive behavior, or a general lack of comprehension. To see for yourself how some people struggle to read, have a look at this website and you’ll understand. Siobhan works in finance in London. She manages huge portfolios worth
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Society encourages young girls to imagine meeting the man of their dreams. We promote fairy tales where falling in love and getting married is the end goal. However, we don’t really talk about actual relationships very much at all. We don’t prepare young girls for what they should and should not expect from a romantic
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Need a pep talk? Prepare for some tough love from the one and only Libby….. Get over yourself……..Seriously! You’re behaving in the same way you did when you were a child. Where did all of that beautiful growth go? You’re crying alone, looking for attention, simultaneously worrying and annoying your friends. You’re room is a
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What a day…… Yesterday, to celebrate International Day of the Girl, we threw a little party for 1,000 of our closest friends. These beautiful girls came from all over the south east to laugh, cry, sing and dance like no one was watching. Our speakers Razan Ibraheem, Sarah Doyle, and Niamh Fitzpatrick opened their hearts
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The BEST thing you can ever do for yourself, is start saying yes. Listen, I know it sounds so incredibly simple, too simple almost, but honestly, this is the best advice I could give anyone. Ever. Now, I’m not telling you to start saying yes to things you really really don’t want to do- that would be
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There are two types of people in this world. Those who are huggers, and those who aren’t. Which are you??? Its completely up to you which camp you fall into, there’s no judgement here. However, according to science, hugging is really really good for your health. Virginia Satir once said… We need four hugs a
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For so long the fast fashion industry has made people feel like they’re not enough, have to look a certain way and they have to dress a certain way. The fast fashion industry has made us feel like we have to keep up with the latest “trends” that they change every two weeks, they make
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Got something to say? Want to be heard? Well. Here’s your chance to SHINE!! Our mates at Zeminar are inviting you to share the main stage with Rory’s Stories, telling your story to over 1,000 people on October 8th. If you are one of the 3 young people chosen, your speech will be recorded, produced
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We all think that everyone else has the perfect family, and that ours are the only ones who are completely dysfunctional. When we visit our friends homes, their parents are sweetness and light, the house is always clean, and they are loving to each other. NEWSFLASH: ITS A FACADE! Every family has its ups and
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Question, what do you see when you look at this picture? There’s only one word that comes to our minds, and its FIERCE! By posting this photo earlier today, Demi Lovato says that she has conquered “biggest fear” by showing her fans what she looks like without Photoshop. “This is my biggest fear. A photo
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Honesty. As a child, we are taught that being honest is one of the most important things we can be. But what is honesty? For me, it’s being open about my experiences and sharing my stories as truthfully as I can. Learning to be open and honest is hard work. This month, I finished up counselling, after spending a
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Its all looking a bit grim at the moment. The rain forests are burning, the weather has gone crazy, and its all very worrying. As if us young people don’t have enough to worry about, now we can add eco-anxiety to the list. Sometimes it all feels a little too much. What can we do?
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Did you know that July was Minority Mental Health Awareness Month? Here, Blessing Dada explains why MMHAM is so important to her… Bebe Moore Campbell was a leading African American journalist, novelist, and a national spokesperson for individuals and families affected by mental illness in the United States. She was also one of the founding members
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If there’s one word you should add to your vocabulary, it’s ‘yet’. ‘Yet’ turns give up sentences into goals. See for yourself. Instead of “I don’t know how to speak French” “I can’t do fishtail plaits” “I don’t understand algebra” Say I don’t know how to speak French… yet“ “I can’t do fishtail plaits…. yet”
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Instagram likes are gone, but is that really a good thing? My guess is probably yes. I for one, love Instagram, and I also love- you guessed it- attention on social media. Don’t we all? Instagram can be a wonderful way to share pictures, updates, statuses, business ventures or share ideas, creativity or information. But
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