YHA Blog
Here’s some ideas on how to help young people with their wellbeing. From making the most of being outside to mindfulness, everyone will benefit from our self-care suggestions.Get outside Natural daylight helps with sleep at night, so it’s important to get as much...
It all started with a pledge. Entering the new year in 2021, I wanted to try something different. Like most people, the COVID-19 pandemic had left me in a bit of a rut resulting in a search for a new hobby. I’ve always loved swimming and the ocean but living in...
As the nights draw in and the days get darker, it’s tempting to shut the curtains, stay indoors and get cosy. But don’t forget to get outside and enjoy the many delights of autumn. Walk through a gloriously golden landscape where perfectly crisp leaves fall...
And just like that the nights are drawing in, there’s a chill in the air and autumn is just around the corner. If the thought of the long, dark nights ahead fills you with dread, we have some helpful wellbeing tips to make the most of the colder season.Get outside...
Walking is truly good for the soul and mind. Whether it’s a short morning stroll with the pooch or a invigorating trek, it’s hard not to feel revived afterwards. The fresh countryside air, harmonious birdsong and golden tones of radiant sunflowers — you just can’t...
With the start of a new year, there is the opportunity for new challenges and opportunities to immerse yourself in feel-good experiences, whether virtually or in person. It doesn’t have to be a new you, small wins count too. Here are some ideas of ways to improve...
The general mood can be lagging in the darkness of winter, but with a new year comes the opportunity of new beginnings. Take a positive step towards the life you’d like to lead, here’s 10 tips on how to get ahead with your winter wellness and beat the January...
Once in a while, you have to disconnect to reconnect. Slow down. Nature’s got you. Let’s spend some time — some quality time — outside. First, pick your spot Go on a little adventure and discover somewhere new, quiet, peaceful. If you need some suggestions, try out...
Dear splendid pies and hearty casseroles: it was good while it lasted, but as the season is changing, we’re setting some new intentions. As spring creeps in, we’re craving delicious meals that are packed with nutrients. Here are three quick, easy and healthy...
During lock down, as a result of Coronavirus, there has been a widening of the achievement gap in schools. Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are the most likely to have fallen behind academically when schools were closed to the majority of pupils in March...
There’s no denying that the current situation can cause stress. You’re spending 24 hours a day with your family, your partner, your housemate, or even on your own, plus you might have worries about your financial situation, yours and your family’s health and the...
Teachers – we see you. We see the hard work, dedication and boundless enthusiasm you put in to doing the best by your students. We welcome over 400,000 young people to stay with us each year, many of them on school trips, and we see first-hand the stresses and...
