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WELLBEING NEWSLETTER ARTICLES

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  • Self-regulation tips

    Published 14/10/26

    When you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, panicked or anxious, try the following:

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  • When you can't get started

    Published 07/10/26

    When a task feels too big, your brain may freeze before you even begin. 

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  • You've got this!

    Published 30/09/26

    Confidence grows by...

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  • Inner critic vs the kinder voice

    Published 23/09/26

    Many people speak to themselves in ways they would never speak to someone they love. 

    Try replacing ...

    • I messed up ... with ... Everyone makes mistakes
    • I should be coping better ... with ... Hard does not mean hopeless.
    • I should do more ... with ... I will do the next small step.
    • I can't do this ... with ... I can try.
    • I'll never get it ... with ... I'm still learning.
    • I am failing ... with ... I am struggling and I need support.
    • I should be over this ... with ... healing takes time.
    • Nobody likes me ... with ... Some people care about me.

    Self-talk shapes your nervous system. A kinder voice does not make you weak. It makes it easier to keep going. 

    Mrs Westergaard, Wellbeing Team

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  • Before starting something new

    Published 16/09/26

    For those still feeling a little wobbly about the start of term:

    Beginnings are not gentle with everyone.
    Sometimes they shake the hands and race the heart.

    New does not always feel exciting.
    New sometimes feels like standing on the edge of your own doubt.

    But you do not need to feel ready to begin.
    You only need to be willing.

    Take the first step while your voice still trembles.
    Courage often sounds like starting anyway

    (Anon)

    Mrs Westergaard, Wellbeing Team

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  • Returning to school, starting a new school or starting something new

    Published 09/09/26

    A reminder that returning to school, starting at a new school or starting something new, can evoke a range of feelings.

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  • Looking after your wellbeing over the summer

    Published 14/07/26

    Whilst some of you may be desperate for Friday to come and for the holidays to start, some of you may be feeling apprehensive, nervous and overwhelmed by the thought of 6 weeks without the routine and structure of school and being with friends on a daily basis. 

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  • Life is happening right now

    Published 07/07/26

    Whilst we're trying to get to the next thing, reach the new goal, figure out if we're on the right path or not, remember – life is happening now.

    Absolutely – dream big, question more, and chase what you want, but don't let tomorrow steal today. 

    Life is unfolding right now; look up, be present and don't miss it. 

    Mrs Westergaard, Wellbeing Team

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  • When our heart races

    Published 01/07/26

    Next time you feel nervous about doing something and your heart starts beating really fast, call it your 'inner applause' because your body is cheering you on. 

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  • Accept what you can't control

    Published 24/06/26

    There are two types of problems: ones we can solve and ones we can't.

    Tackle the problems you can solve and accept that the rest is out of your control.

    Knowing when to let go is a big step towards reducing tension in your life.

    Mrs Westergaard, Wellbeing Team

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  • Being Hard on Yourself

    Published 17/06/26

    If being hard on yourself worked, it would have worked by now. 

    Mrs Westergaard, Wellbeing Team

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  • Worrying doesn't solve tomorrow

    Published 10/06/26

    If you are an over-thinker, please remember: 

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