< Back to team Headstrong Team Headstrong is brought to you by an amazing team! Here's who we are ... Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Autumn self-care #GetHygee It's time to get cosy or 'Hygee' as the Danish say. Here's a few ideas to help you snuggle into Autumn and Hygee up your November Headstrong Team · 16 Nov, 2022 Autumn self-care- #LightUp This time in our self-care mini series we're thinking all about light (and also giving you a great excuse to put more fairy lights up!!). Headstrong Team · 16 Nov, 2022 Autumn self-care- #GetCreative So, we are kicking off with CREATIVITY!!! AND there's all sorts of ideas here that don't involve paints and brushes! Headstrong Team · 16 Nov, 2022 Autumn self-care ideas There's just something about the darker days that can bring us down SO...here's a series of idea & super practical things you can do to take care this month. Headstrong Team · 16 Nov, 2022 Summer with scars- Youtube Session with the Alumina Team NEW LIVESTREAM ALERT!!!!! Summer holidays are stretching out ahead and if self-harm has ever been a part of your story you might be dreading it. The Alumina team are back to talk about the practical and emotional challenges of living with scars when summer hits. Join us via Youtube on 18th July 7.30-8.15pm Headstrong Team · 11 Jul, 2022 2. How to keep your cool during exams This time we’re focusing on the importance breathing can have on calming our anxiety. Here’s just a few techniques you can try ahead of your exams, so if you need them you already know how to use them. You can watch the whole of our YouTube session on exam anxiety by following the link on the carousel. Headstrong Team · 31 May, 2022 1. How to keep your cool during exams Following on from our managing exam anxiety YouTube session, here's a few tips around grounding yourself- a great technique you can learn to bring yourself back into the present and regain control over your anxiety. Remember you can watch(or re-watch) the whole 45 min session via the link on this carousel. Headstrong Team · 31 May, 2022 Managing Exam Anxiety- Youtube session! Arghh exam time is here!! How are you doing? If you missed our YouTube chat with the Youthscape mental health team around managing exam anxiety then not to worry- here's the recording!! Full of loads of practical help to manage the stress of exam time including tips on how to regain control over your anxiety and step into this time with the tools you need to keep your cool. Headstrong Team · 09 May, 2022 Pt3. THREE THINGS if you're struggling with self-harm Finally in part 3 of the THREE THINGS you can do if your struggling with self-harm series, we look at the importance of talking and reaching out to others for support. As people we need connection with others (even if we don’t feel like we do), it’s how we’re designed and even though it can be daunting, talking can make all the difference. Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022 Pt2. THREE THINGS if you're struggling with self-harm THREE THINGS you can do if you’re struggling with self-harm part 2 is all about our feelings. One moment you’re happy, the next you’re anxious, the next you’re angry. Sometimes it can feel like our feelings are taking over and we’re not in control of them, but have you ever wondered what is going on in your brain and how you can regain a sense of control? Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022 Pt1. THREE THINGS you can do if you're struggling with self-harm Next in our series is THREE THINGS you can try if you’re struggling with self-harm. As with all our videos, we want to give you a range of practical things you can try, alongside helping you understand a little more around why you feel the way you do. Firstly, recognizing you need some support right now and even wanting to watch this video is a fantastic step...we hope it helps. Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022 Pt3. THREE THINGS you can do if anxiety is taking over And finally in the THREE THINGS you can do if anxiety is taking over series, we look at dialing down the pressure and putting some great stuff in place to help us chill out and make space in our busy lives to rest and relax. Sure there’s something’s we just can’t change...but there’s plenty we can. Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022 Pt2. THREE THINGS you can do if anxiety is taking over Part two of THREE THINGS you can do if anxiety is taking over and we’re focusing on the facts! It can be so helpful to better understand inside us to better understand why you feel the way you do, what’s triggering our anxiety and what we can do to help ourselves get back into control Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022 Pt1. THREE THINGS you can do if anxiety is taking over Here’s THREE THINGS you can do if anxiety is taking over. Argh we all hate to feel anxious don’t we. Trouble is - anxiety is an essential human emotion. Part one is all about creating a pause moment to take a breath, find some calm in the chaos and let some of the water out of our emotional bath tubs. Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022 Pt3. THREE THINGS you can do if sleep is a problem Pt 3. Finally, we look at sleep stealers! Yup, these are the things that literally steal our ability to sleep and keep us WIDE awake when we should be resting. We hope you find some good ideas here to put into practice. Headstrong Team · 02 Mar, 2022 Pt2. THREE THINGS you can do if sleep is a problem Pt 2. In the second post of our THREE THINGS you can do if sleep is a problem series, we look at how the routine of your day can make all the difference to how your body unwinds at night. Here’s some ideas you can try tonight. Headstrong Team · 02 Mar, 2022 Pt1. THREE THINGS you can do if sleep is a problem Pt 1. Sleep can be SO frustrating, can’t it?! One moment you can’t stay awake because you’re so tired, the next you’re lying-in bed wide awake when you should be asleep! So, what can you do to help? Here’s THREE things you can try. Headstrong Team · 02 Mar, 2022 Pt3. THREE THINGS you can do if you feel anger is about to explode Pt 3 of the series is all about learning to get stuff out of your head instead of letting it build up. Have a watch and see if you can think of the places and people in your life that can help you unpack things when you need to. Headstrong Team · 02 Mar, 2022 Pt2. THREE THINGS you can do if you feel anger is about to explode Pt 2 of our THREE THINGS you can do if anger is about to explode series is all about practicing frustration. Sounds weird we know, but learning how to manage or hold feelings of frustration can be a key skill in keeping your cool when you feel that wave of anger building up. Headstrong Team · 02 Mar, 2022 Pt1. THREE THINGS you can do if you feel anger is about to explode The next issue we are going to look at in the THREE THINGS series is the subject of anger and what to do if you feel like your anger is about to explode! Ever felt like you’re seriously about to lose it? Here’s some tips and things you can try. Headstrong Team · 02 Mar, 2022 Pt3. THREE THINGS you can do if you wake up feeling low Part three of the series looks at the importance of grabbing a pause moment at the start of the day to allow ourselves to experience a sense of the bigger world around us. AWE can help us lift our mood and eyes above how we’re feeling and be ready to face the day. Headstrong Team · 17 Feb, 2022 Pt1. THREE THINGS you can do if you wake up feeling low The THREE THINGS series from Headstrong is kicking off today. Each week we'll be posting three short videos around a particular subject, giving you three simple and practical things you can do to help make yourself feel better. This week is THREE THINGS you can do if you wake up feeling low. Headstrong Team · 17 Feb, 2022 New series COMING SOON! THREE THINGS is a brand new collection of videos launching this month, covering a range of issues from anger and sleep problems through to panic attacks and anxiety. Each video offers three really practical, easy steps you can take to make yourself feel better. Watch this space! Headstrong Team · 09 Feb, 2022 The Headstrong Journal How are you feeling today? Sometimes it can be tough to explain what’s going on emotionally, to put into words how we’re feeling. Well, maybe it’s time to start journaling? Journaling can help you better understand why you feel the way you do. Find out more about the Headstrong journal HERE. Headstrong Team · 18 Jan, 2022 Alumina- Free support for 14-19year olds Are you or someone you know struggling with self-harm? Are you looking for a safe and friendly place where you can begin to better understand the journey you’ve been on, and explore what a future without self-harm could look like? Then why not check out our Alumina groups? Headstrong Team · 18 Jan, 2022 National Day of Reflection A short video to help you pause on national day of reflection 23rd March Headstrong Team · 22 Mar, 2021 Three reasons to be positive this spring :-) Finally we've landed in spring and let's all be honest...WHAT.A.RELIEF! Winter just sorta wears us down a bit doesn't it? With it's dark days and bleak weather, but this year there's even more to be positive about than normal :-) Headstrong Team · 15 Mar, 2021 National Sleep Month- Tips to help you sleep SO….we’re not sure if you knew this BUT March is National Bed Month! Yes, a whole month dedicated to not only celebrating just how much we love our beds (and oh we really do!) but also for raising awareness about the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. Headstrong Team · 09 Mar, 2021 Upload your story! Upload your story! Headstrong Team · 04 Feb, 2021 Happy Jubilee Week- a celebration of her Majesty (and her corgi's)! It’s Jubilee week and to celebrate the Queen’s 70 years of incredible service to our nation we have done what any online project would do….and have created a montage of corgi gifs for you! Have a great week everyone, whatever Jubilee celebrations you have planned! Headstrong Team · 31 May, 2022 If you really LOVE mini eggs...here's some ideas you can try this Easter:-) Oh yes, it's THAT time of year again when it's perfectly acceptable to eat our weight in mini eggs (hooray!)! But if you're feeling a bit bored, looking for a little something to do this Easter holiday and fancy getting your baking on...then here's a few new things you can try! Basically it turns out you can add these awesome eggs to pretty much ANYTHING and turn it wonderfully Easter-ey (not a real word)! Headstrong Team · 13 Apr, 2022 Reasons spring can make us feel awesome Ahhh Spring is in full swing, the flowers are popping, the leaves and birds are returning and there's basically baby animals everywhere we look!!! But how is this a good thing for our mental health and general wellbeing? Well (like a tortoise!) after the dark winter months of hibernating inside, Spring can give us a much needed boost of positivity Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022 Just a few animal gifs (for absolutely no reason other than they made us smile!) The animal kingdom has the ability to not only supply us with hundreds of entertaining gifs (!) but also to bring us much-needed smile when perhaps our day isn't going too well. Here's just a few moments of animal brilliance to brighten up your day! Headstrong Team · 26 Jan, 2022 Get Blending! Some days we can wake up feeling a bit low on energy, especially at this time of year. Breakfast is a good way to get some much-needed vitamins and good stuff into you before you leave the house. Try this super easy, energy boost of a smoothie to kick start your day! Headstrong Team · 18 Jan, 2022 Cool Down Playlist Whether you're chilling by the *paddling* pool (ha!) or needing some tunes to help you cool off after a hard day of....well, sunbathing...this playlist is as refreshing as an ice bucket for your feet! So pour a nice cold drink and dive into these chilled out tunes. Headstrong Team · 22 Jul, 2021 Looking for some new shades on a tight budget? Looking for some new shades BUT def on a budget? Aren’t we all.. and we love a proper bargain!! Well, here's some pretty epic options for summer to get you stepping out into the sunshine in style- ALL FOR UNDER £20- what a result!!!! All we need now is some sun! Headstrong Team · 20 Jul, 2021 The wonderful world of Strava Art! So we may not have been going ‘OUT OUT’ the last year, but thanks to exercise route apps (Strava/Runkeeper- both free!) the people have found new ways to escape the house and stretch their creative muscles (whilst stretching their actual muscles!). Headstrong Team · 25 May, 2021 #TOP5 Most random (and pretty lame) super heroes of all time! As we focus on the theme of POWER WTHIN this week, we couldn’t let the opportunity pass without presenting the #TOP 5 most random (and pretty lame!) superheroes out there..... Headstrong Team · 05 May, 2021 Power Within playlist Headstrong Playlists So, as we kick start this year’s MHAW, here’s a new playlist to celebrate our power within theme and get you hitting the week with a BOOM! Headstrong Team · 29 Apr, 2021 #TOP5 Best statement-piece garden ornaments for 2021 So National gardening day is almost upon us! Plants may not be your thing but why not have a browse at these bizarre statement-piece garden ornaments…:-) Headstrong Team · 06 Apr, 2021 Hello Spring- New playlist! Headstrong Playlists Tunes to help you get your Spring ON! Headstrong Team · 17 Mar, 2021 20th March and it's official- SPRING has finally SPRUNG! Well done everyone, we're delighted to announce that we've FINALLY made it out of winter- good work all! Here's a few spring themed gifs to help you get your...spring on! Headstrong Team · 15 Mar, 2021 Random sleep facts quiz! National bed month wouldn't be complete without a random sleep facts quiz! So why not give it a go and see just how much you really know about sleep (and giraffes!). Headstrong Team · 11 Mar, 2021 Music to fall asleep to Headstrong Playlists Music can be a fantastic tool in helping us switch off from the day and fall into a restful sleep. Here's a few of our favourite Spotify sleep related playlists for you to try... Headstrong Team · 19 Feb, 2021 Weekday Tunes Headstrong Playlists Because, there's always room for another mid week playlist! Tunes for whatever you're up to this week :-) Headstrong Team · 19 Jan, 2021 Epic fail gifs..... because we all need these right now!! Because anything that makes us ACTUALLY laugh out loud this week is worth it! Headstrong Team · 06 Jan, 2021 Good Vibes! Headstrong Playlists The beginning of the year can feel a little bleak so here’s some GOOD VIBES for you in the form of a new HS playlist! Get those headphones on and you are good to go whatever this week holds for you! Also remember to check our other playlists to suit whatever mood you’re in. Headstrong Team · 17 Dec, 2020 #TOP5 Animal Escape Gifs! When it comes to the art of escaping the animal kingdom is WINNING at life! Headstrong Team · 05 Nov, 2020 Trump or over-confident Apprentice chump? Oh, have we got some great quotes for you! But who said them??? President Donald Trump or an over-confident Apprentice candidate? Let’s play Trump or Apprentice Chump! Headstrong Team · 01 Nov, 2020 Am I addicted to my phone? Ever wondered if you're addicted to your phone??? If you're brave enough to find out the answer (ha!) why not play our quiz to find out! Headstrong Team · 01 Nov, 2020 Are you skilled enough to win the GBBO? Headstrong Team · 01 Nov, 2020 Find your ideal match!! (In pets, obviously, because humans are far too complicated. And sometimes you just want to talk to someone who won’t talk back …) Headstrong Team · 01 Nov, 2020 Discover your inner biscuit NEW QUIZ!! Bourbon? Rich tea? Ever wondered what your inner biscuit was? Well, wonder NO MORE!!! Headstrong Team · 01 Nov, 2020 Operation Isolation Worship Playlist Headstrong Playlists Headstrong Team · 22 Oct, 2020 Face palm inducing terrible jokes (you can't help smiling at)!! They may be oldies but they're still classics! We challenge you to keep a straight face all the way through this lot of frankly terrible jokes haha! Headstrong Team · 21 Oct, 2020 Alternative ways to indoor exercise! Many of us are stuck indoors right now and we ALL have that nagging sense that we ‘should’ be doing some sort of exercise but just can’t find the inspiration for another online workout! Que...The Headstrong list of alternative indoor exercises!! Headstrong Team · 19 Oct, 2020 No weekend plans? GET YOUR PARTY ON and create your own isolation Disco!! No weekend plans? GET YOUR PARTY ON and create your own isolation Disco!! Headstrong Team · 19 Oct, 2020 Create your socially distanced, lockdown friendly, bonfire night for one HERE!! For us firework enthusiasts’ things are looking pretty dire this year, BUT you can't keep a good pyromaniac down!!! Don't write off your 5th Nov just yet! With a little creativity here’s how to hold your own socially distanced, lockdown friendly, alternative bonfire night!!! Headstrong Team · 19 Oct, 2020 Ultimate things to make with cheese this October...hmmm cheese x Ultimate things to make with cheese this October...hmmm cheese x Headstrong Team · 06 Oct, 2020 What your winter hat says about your SURVIVAL skills Is your hat simply there to keep your head warm? Or is it giving us an in-depth insight into your winter survival skills? Discuss. Headstrong Team · 06 Oct, 2020 Cold Weather Tunes Headstrong Playlists Weather a little bleak outside? Reluctant to leave the warmth of the duvet and feeling the urge to snuggle down with some warming tunes? Well, here's a collection of chilled out snuggly tunes to accompany any autumn/winter day. Also remember to check our other playlists to suit whatever mood you’re in. Headstrong Team · 23 Sept, 2020 HELLO there Autumn! AUTUMN IS HERE!!!!! Here’s our little celebration of all things awesomely autumnal, summed up in an acronym (excuse the tenuous links to the letter U!!). Headstrong Team · 09 Sept, 2020 Time to shop for a new waterproof item? Then look NO further!!! Winter is in full flow, the rain is (very often) pouring down and leaving the house can feel like a massive upheaval. Fear not! Maybe it’s time you got yourself a new waterproof item to brighten your morning commute?! Here’s a selection of some of the ‘best’ items out there! Headstrong Team · 08 Sept, 2020 Clouds are the original YouTube! Looking for something to do today that requires minimal effort? Why not try cloud watching? Headstrong Team · 25 Aug, 2020 Confidence BOOST! Headstrong Playlists You've got this! Headstrong Team · 19 Aug, 2020 Background tunes Headstrong Playlists The perfect line up of background tunes for any occasion Headstrong Team · 18 Aug, 2020 End of day tunes Headstrong Playlists Long day? Pop this playlist on and relax zzzzzzz Headstrong Team · 18 Aug, 2020 Get going tunes Headstrong Playlists Tunes to get you up and exercising! Headstrong Team · 18 Aug, 2020 Happy tunes Headstrong Playlists In need of a happiness boost? Then this little lot will have you smiling in no time! Headstrong Team · 18 Aug, 2020 Hey Duggee Stick Song Yes, it's a pretty random feature for us to post on here BUT there's moments when kids TV is just utter genius and this is one of those times. So sit back, press play and prepare for this little tune to be stuck in your head for the next week...STICKKKKK!! Headstrong Team · 03 Aug, 2020 For when you just need a laugh .. #Top5 Friends moments #Top5 Timeless laughs (loosely) connected to our Friends' emotions! Headstrong Team · 23 Jul, 2020 The remedy to TOUGH days- yes cat gifs! Let's be honest, some days are tougher than others. And that's why the internet has cat gifs! Headstrong Team · 23 Jul, 2020 Emoji Movie Title Challenge! Know your Disney/Pixar movies? Think you can identify them with just emojis? GO! Headstrong Team · 15 Jul, 2020 Quotes to pick you up, dust you off and get you back on your feet A collection of quotes to inspire you to keep going Headstrong Team · 08 Jul, 2020 Livestream- Managing Panic Attacks Join the Youthscape mental health team as they talk about all things panic attack related and give you loads of practical tips to help Headstrong Team · 17 Nov, 2022 Why do we cry? Have you ever wondered why we cry and what it actually means? Tears are an unusual part of being human and experiencing emotion, aren’t they? Often it just feels like an outpouring of the big emotions we’re feeling inside, appearing both when we’re sad and so happy that we just can’t stop laughing (we’ve all been there!). Well, here’s just a few thoughts for you... Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022 Help me understand- Self-harm Self-harm is something you would’ve heard about, but let’s be honest, it’s one of those subjects that raises lots of questions. What exactly is self-harm and why do people turn to it as a way of coping? Here’s a short video explaining some basic facts around self-harm and some tips around how to help. Headstrong Team · 08 Feb, 2022 Your brain needs a BREAK! Your brain needs a break. Right now, so many people's minds are tired, fed up, and bored. This means it's harder for your mind to work as well as it usually does. So you might find focusing is harder and motivating yourself to do anything takes a little bit of work. Headstrong Team · 01 Jun, 2021 Your brain needs STRETCHING! #5 ways to look after your brain- Stretch it! Headstrong Team · 01 Jun, 2021 Your brain needs CONFIDENCE! #5 ways to look after your brain- make it confident! Headstrong Team · 26 May, 2021 Your brain needs FOOD! #5 ways to look after your brain- Feed it! Headstrong Team · 26 May, 2021 Your brain needs STIMULATION! #5 ways to look after your brain- Get it stimulated! Headstrong Team · 26 May, 2021 ACHOO!!!!! Argh it's hay fever season again! So it's that time of year again, the blossom is out and the sneezing has begun. Here at Headstrong we feel your pain :-/ hay fever can make life a bit miserable and finding something that works for YOU is key. Here's a few tips that might help :-) Headstrong Team · 06 Apr, 2021 Life After Lockdown- A film by NCS National Citizen Service A fantastic short film by the National Citizen Service featuring young people's thoughts and hopes on what life could - and should - be like after lockdown. Headstrong Team · 21 Aug, 2020
Autumn self-care #GetHygee It's time to get cosy or 'Hygee' as the Danish say. Here's a few ideas to help you snuggle into Autumn and Hygee up your November Headstrong Team · 16 Nov, 2022
Autumn self-care- #LightUp This time in our self-care mini series we're thinking all about light (and also giving you a great excuse to put more fairy lights up!!). Headstrong Team · 16 Nov, 2022
Autumn self-care- #GetCreative So, we are kicking off with CREATIVITY!!! AND there's all sorts of ideas here that don't involve paints and brushes! Headstrong Team · 16 Nov, 2022
Autumn self-care ideas There's just something about the darker days that can bring us down SO...here's a series of idea & super practical things you can do to take care this month. Headstrong Team · 16 Nov, 2022
Summer with scars- Youtube Session with the Alumina Team NEW LIVESTREAM ALERT!!!!! Summer holidays are stretching out ahead and if self-harm has ever been a part of your story you might be dreading it. The Alumina team are back to talk about the practical and emotional challenges of living with scars when summer hits. Join us via Youtube on 18th July 7.30-8.15pm Headstrong Team · 11 Jul, 2022
2. How to keep your cool during exams This time we’re focusing on the importance breathing can have on calming our anxiety. Here’s just a few techniques you can try ahead of your exams, so if you need them you already know how to use them. You can watch the whole of our YouTube session on exam anxiety by following the link on the carousel. Headstrong Team · 31 May, 2022
1. How to keep your cool during exams Following on from our managing exam anxiety YouTube session, here's a few tips around grounding yourself- a great technique you can learn to bring yourself back into the present and regain control over your anxiety. Remember you can watch(or re-watch) the whole 45 min session via the link on this carousel. Headstrong Team · 31 May, 2022
Managing Exam Anxiety- Youtube session! Arghh exam time is here!! How are you doing? If you missed our YouTube chat with the Youthscape mental health team around managing exam anxiety then not to worry- here's the recording!! Full of loads of practical help to manage the stress of exam time including tips on how to regain control over your anxiety and step into this time with the tools you need to keep your cool. Headstrong Team · 09 May, 2022
Pt3. THREE THINGS if you're struggling with self-harm Finally in part 3 of the THREE THINGS you can do if your struggling with self-harm series, we look at the importance of talking and reaching out to others for support. As people we need connection with others (even if we don’t feel like we do), it’s how we’re designed and even though it can be daunting, talking can make all the difference. Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022
Pt2. THREE THINGS if you're struggling with self-harm THREE THINGS you can do if you’re struggling with self-harm part 2 is all about our feelings. One moment you’re happy, the next you’re anxious, the next you’re angry. Sometimes it can feel like our feelings are taking over and we’re not in control of them, but have you ever wondered what is going on in your brain and how you can regain a sense of control? Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022
Pt1. THREE THINGS you can do if you're struggling with self-harm Next in our series is THREE THINGS you can try if you’re struggling with self-harm. As with all our videos, we want to give you a range of practical things you can try, alongside helping you understand a little more around why you feel the way you do. Firstly, recognizing you need some support right now and even wanting to watch this video is a fantastic step...we hope it helps. Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022
Pt3. THREE THINGS you can do if anxiety is taking over And finally in the THREE THINGS you can do if anxiety is taking over series, we look at dialing down the pressure and putting some great stuff in place to help us chill out and make space in our busy lives to rest and relax. Sure there’s something’s we just can’t change...but there’s plenty we can. Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022
Pt2. THREE THINGS you can do if anxiety is taking over Part two of THREE THINGS you can do if anxiety is taking over and we’re focusing on the facts! It can be so helpful to better understand inside us to better understand why you feel the way you do, what’s triggering our anxiety and what we can do to help ourselves get back into control Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022
Pt1. THREE THINGS you can do if anxiety is taking over Here’s THREE THINGS you can do if anxiety is taking over. Argh we all hate to feel anxious don’t we. Trouble is - anxiety is an essential human emotion. Part one is all about creating a pause moment to take a breath, find some calm in the chaos and let some of the water out of our emotional bath tubs. Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022
Pt3. THREE THINGS you can do if sleep is a problem Pt 3. Finally, we look at sleep stealers! Yup, these are the things that literally steal our ability to sleep and keep us WIDE awake when we should be resting. We hope you find some good ideas here to put into practice. Headstrong Team · 02 Mar, 2022
Pt2. THREE THINGS you can do if sleep is a problem Pt 2. In the second post of our THREE THINGS you can do if sleep is a problem series, we look at how the routine of your day can make all the difference to how your body unwinds at night. Here’s some ideas you can try tonight. Headstrong Team · 02 Mar, 2022
Pt1. THREE THINGS you can do if sleep is a problem Pt 1. Sleep can be SO frustrating, can’t it?! One moment you can’t stay awake because you’re so tired, the next you’re lying-in bed wide awake when you should be asleep! So, what can you do to help? Here’s THREE things you can try. Headstrong Team · 02 Mar, 2022
Pt3. THREE THINGS you can do if you feel anger is about to explode Pt 3 of the series is all about learning to get stuff out of your head instead of letting it build up. Have a watch and see if you can think of the places and people in your life that can help you unpack things when you need to. Headstrong Team · 02 Mar, 2022
Pt2. THREE THINGS you can do if you feel anger is about to explode Pt 2 of our THREE THINGS you can do if anger is about to explode series is all about practicing frustration. Sounds weird we know, but learning how to manage or hold feelings of frustration can be a key skill in keeping your cool when you feel that wave of anger building up. Headstrong Team · 02 Mar, 2022
Pt1. THREE THINGS you can do if you feel anger is about to explode The next issue we are going to look at in the THREE THINGS series is the subject of anger and what to do if you feel like your anger is about to explode! Ever felt like you’re seriously about to lose it? Here’s some tips and things you can try. Headstrong Team · 02 Mar, 2022
Pt3. THREE THINGS you can do if you wake up feeling low Part three of the series looks at the importance of grabbing a pause moment at the start of the day to allow ourselves to experience a sense of the bigger world around us. AWE can help us lift our mood and eyes above how we’re feeling and be ready to face the day. Headstrong Team · 17 Feb, 2022
Pt1. THREE THINGS you can do if you wake up feeling low The THREE THINGS series from Headstrong is kicking off today. Each week we'll be posting three short videos around a particular subject, giving you three simple and practical things you can do to help make yourself feel better. This week is THREE THINGS you can do if you wake up feeling low. Headstrong Team · 17 Feb, 2022
New series COMING SOON! THREE THINGS is a brand new collection of videos launching this month, covering a range of issues from anger and sleep problems through to panic attacks and anxiety. Each video offers three really practical, easy steps you can take to make yourself feel better. Watch this space! Headstrong Team · 09 Feb, 2022
The Headstrong Journal How are you feeling today? Sometimes it can be tough to explain what’s going on emotionally, to put into words how we’re feeling. Well, maybe it’s time to start journaling? Journaling can help you better understand why you feel the way you do. Find out more about the Headstrong journal HERE. Headstrong Team · 18 Jan, 2022
Alumina- Free support for 14-19year olds Are you or someone you know struggling with self-harm? Are you looking for a safe and friendly place where you can begin to better understand the journey you’ve been on, and explore what a future without self-harm could look like? Then why not check out our Alumina groups? Headstrong Team · 18 Jan, 2022
National Day of Reflection A short video to help you pause on national day of reflection 23rd March Headstrong Team · 22 Mar, 2021
Three reasons to be positive this spring :-) Finally we've landed in spring and let's all be honest...WHAT.A.RELIEF! Winter just sorta wears us down a bit doesn't it? With it's dark days and bleak weather, but this year there's even more to be positive about than normal :-) Headstrong Team · 15 Mar, 2021
National Sleep Month- Tips to help you sleep SO….we’re not sure if you knew this BUT March is National Bed Month! Yes, a whole month dedicated to not only celebrating just how much we love our beds (and oh we really do!) but also for raising awareness about the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. Headstrong Team · 09 Mar, 2021
Happy Jubilee Week- a celebration of her Majesty (and her corgi's)! It’s Jubilee week and to celebrate the Queen’s 70 years of incredible service to our nation we have done what any online project would do….and have created a montage of corgi gifs for you! Have a great week everyone, whatever Jubilee celebrations you have planned! Headstrong Team · 31 May, 2022
If you really LOVE mini eggs...here's some ideas you can try this Easter:-) Oh yes, it's THAT time of year again when it's perfectly acceptable to eat our weight in mini eggs (hooray!)! But if you're feeling a bit bored, looking for a little something to do this Easter holiday and fancy getting your baking on...then here's a few new things you can try! Basically it turns out you can add these awesome eggs to pretty much ANYTHING and turn it wonderfully Easter-ey (not a real word)! Headstrong Team · 13 Apr, 2022
Reasons spring can make us feel awesome Ahhh Spring is in full swing, the flowers are popping, the leaves and birds are returning and there's basically baby animals everywhere we look!!! But how is this a good thing for our mental health and general wellbeing? Well (like a tortoise!) after the dark winter months of hibernating inside, Spring can give us a much needed boost of positivity Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022
Just a few animal gifs (for absolutely no reason other than they made us smile!) The animal kingdom has the ability to not only supply us with hundreds of entertaining gifs (!) but also to bring us much-needed smile when perhaps our day isn't going too well. Here's just a few moments of animal brilliance to brighten up your day! Headstrong Team · 26 Jan, 2022
Get Blending! Some days we can wake up feeling a bit low on energy, especially at this time of year. Breakfast is a good way to get some much-needed vitamins and good stuff into you before you leave the house. Try this super easy, energy boost of a smoothie to kick start your day! Headstrong Team · 18 Jan, 2022
Cool Down Playlist Whether you're chilling by the *paddling* pool (ha!) or needing some tunes to help you cool off after a hard day of....well, sunbathing...this playlist is as refreshing as an ice bucket for your feet! So pour a nice cold drink and dive into these chilled out tunes. Headstrong Team · 22 Jul, 2021
Looking for some new shades on a tight budget? Looking for some new shades BUT def on a budget? Aren’t we all.. and we love a proper bargain!! Well, here's some pretty epic options for summer to get you stepping out into the sunshine in style- ALL FOR UNDER £20- what a result!!!! All we need now is some sun! Headstrong Team · 20 Jul, 2021
The wonderful world of Strava Art! So we may not have been going ‘OUT OUT’ the last year, but thanks to exercise route apps (Strava/Runkeeper- both free!) the people have found new ways to escape the house and stretch their creative muscles (whilst stretching their actual muscles!). Headstrong Team · 25 May, 2021
#TOP5 Most random (and pretty lame) super heroes of all time! As we focus on the theme of POWER WTHIN this week, we couldn’t let the opportunity pass without presenting the #TOP 5 most random (and pretty lame!) superheroes out there..... Headstrong Team · 05 May, 2021
Power Within playlist Headstrong Playlists So, as we kick start this year’s MHAW, here’s a new playlist to celebrate our power within theme and get you hitting the week with a BOOM! Headstrong Team · 29 Apr, 2021
#TOP5 Best statement-piece garden ornaments for 2021 So National gardening day is almost upon us! Plants may not be your thing but why not have a browse at these bizarre statement-piece garden ornaments…:-) Headstrong Team · 06 Apr, 2021
Hello Spring- New playlist! Headstrong Playlists Tunes to help you get your Spring ON! Headstrong Team · 17 Mar, 2021
20th March and it's official- SPRING has finally SPRUNG! Well done everyone, we're delighted to announce that we've FINALLY made it out of winter- good work all! Here's a few spring themed gifs to help you get your...spring on! Headstrong Team · 15 Mar, 2021
Random sleep facts quiz! National bed month wouldn't be complete without a random sleep facts quiz! So why not give it a go and see just how much you really know about sleep (and giraffes!). Headstrong Team · 11 Mar, 2021
Music to fall asleep to Headstrong Playlists Music can be a fantastic tool in helping us switch off from the day and fall into a restful sleep. Here's a few of our favourite Spotify sleep related playlists for you to try... Headstrong Team · 19 Feb, 2021
Weekday Tunes Headstrong Playlists Because, there's always room for another mid week playlist! Tunes for whatever you're up to this week :-) Headstrong Team · 19 Jan, 2021
Epic fail gifs..... because we all need these right now!! Because anything that makes us ACTUALLY laugh out loud this week is worth it! Headstrong Team · 06 Jan, 2021
Good Vibes! Headstrong Playlists The beginning of the year can feel a little bleak so here’s some GOOD VIBES for you in the form of a new HS playlist! Get those headphones on and you are good to go whatever this week holds for you! Also remember to check our other playlists to suit whatever mood you’re in. Headstrong Team · 17 Dec, 2020
#TOP5 Animal Escape Gifs! When it comes to the art of escaping the animal kingdom is WINNING at life! Headstrong Team · 05 Nov, 2020
Trump or over-confident Apprentice chump? Oh, have we got some great quotes for you! But who said them??? President Donald Trump or an over-confident Apprentice candidate? Let’s play Trump or Apprentice Chump! Headstrong Team · 01 Nov, 2020
Am I addicted to my phone? Ever wondered if you're addicted to your phone??? If you're brave enough to find out the answer (ha!) why not play our quiz to find out! Headstrong Team · 01 Nov, 2020
Find your ideal match!! (In pets, obviously, because humans are far too complicated. And sometimes you just want to talk to someone who won’t talk back …) Headstrong Team · 01 Nov, 2020
Discover your inner biscuit NEW QUIZ!! Bourbon? Rich tea? Ever wondered what your inner biscuit was? Well, wonder NO MORE!!! Headstrong Team · 01 Nov, 2020
Face palm inducing terrible jokes (you can't help smiling at)!! They may be oldies but they're still classics! We challenge you to keep a straight face all the way through this lot of frankly terrible jokes haha! Headstrong Team · 21 Oct, 2020
Alternative ways to indoor exercise! Many of us are stuck indoors right now and we ALL have that nagging sense that we ‘should’ be doing some sort of exercise but just can’t find the inspiration for another online workout! Que...The Headstrong list of alternative indoor exercises!! Headstrong Team · 19 Oct, 2020
No weekend plans? GET YOUR PARTY ON and create your own isolation Disco!! No weekend plans? GET YOUR PARTY ON and create your own isolation Disco!! Headstrong Team · 19 Oct, 2020
Create your socially distanced, lockdown friendly, bonfire night for one HERE!! For us firework enthusiasts’ things are looking pretty dire this year, BUT you can't keep a good pyromaniac down!!! Don't write off your 5th Nov just yet! With a little creativity here’s how to hold your own socially distanced, lockdown friendly, alternative bonfire night!!! Headstrong Team · 19 Oct, 2020
Ultimate things to make with cheese this October...hmmm cheese x Ultimate things to make with cheese this October...hmmm cheese x Headstrong Team · 06 Oct, 2020
What your winter hat says about your SURVIVAL skills Is your hat simply there to keep your head warm? Or is it giving us an in-depth insight into your winter survival skills? Discuss. Headstrong Team · 06 Oct, 2020
Cold Weather Tunes Headstrong Playlists Weather a little bleak outside? Reluctant to leave the warmth of the duvet and feeling the urge to snuggle down with some warming tunes? Well, here's a collection of chilled out snuggly tunes to accompany any autumn/winter day. Also remember to check our other playlists to suit whatever mood you’re in. Headstrong Team · 23 Sept, 2020
HELLO there Autumn! AUTUMN IS HERE!!!!! Here’s our little celebration of all things awesomely autumnal, summed up in an acronym (excuse the tenuous links to the letter U!!). Headstrong Team · 09 Sept, 2020
Time to shop for a new waterproof item? Then look NO further!!! Winter is in full flow, the rain is (very often) pouring down and leaving the house can feel like a massive upheaval. Fear not! Maybe it’s time you got yourself a new waterproof item to brighten your morning commute?! Here’s a selection of some of the ‘best’ items out there! Headstrong Team · 08 Sept, 2020
Clouds are the original YouTube! Looking for something to do today that requires minimal effort? Why not try cloud watching? Headstrong Team · 25 Aug, 2020
Background tunes Headstrong Playlists The perfect line up of background tunes for any occasion Headstrong Team · 18 Aug, 2020
End of day tunes Headstrong Playlists Long day? Pop this playlist on and relax zzzzzzz Headstrong Team · 18 Aug, 2020
Get going tunes Headstrong Playlists Tunes to get you up and exercising! Headstrong Team · 18 Aug, 2020
Happy tunes Headstrong Playlists In need of a happiness boost? Then this little lot will have you smiling in no time! Headstrong Team · 18 Aug, 2020
Hey Duggee Stick Song Yes, it's a pretty random feature for us to post on here BUT there's moments when kids TV is just utter genius and this is one of those times. So sit back, press play and prepare for this little tune to be stuck in your head for the next week...STICKKKKK!! Headstrong Team · 03 Aug, 2020
For when you just need a laugh .. #Top5 Friends moments #Top5 Timeless laughs (loosely) connected to our Friends' emotions! Headstrong Team · 23 Jul, 2020
The remedy to TOUGH days- yes cat gifs! Let's be honest, some days are tougher than others. And that's why the internet has cat gifs! Headstrong Team · 23 Jul, 2020
Emoji Movie Title Challenge! Know your Disney/Pixar movies? Think you can identify them with just emojis? GO! Headstrong Team · 15 Jul, 2020
Quotes to pick you up, dust you off and get you back on your feet A collection of quotes to inspire you to keep going Headstrong Team · 08 Jul, 2020
Livestream- Managing Panic Attacks Join the Youthscape mental health team as they talk about all things panic attack related and give you loads of practical tips to help Headstrong Team · 17 Nov, 2022
Why do we cry? Have you ever wondered why we cry and what it actually means? Tears are an unusual part of being human and experiencing emotion, aren’t they? Often it just feels like an outpouring of the big emotions we’re feeling inside, appearing both when we’re sad and so happy that we just can’t stop laughing (we’ve all been there!). Well, here’s just a few thoughts for you... Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022
Help me understand- Self-harm Self-harm is something you would’ve heard about, but let’s be honest, it’s one of those subjects that raises lots of questions. What exactly is self-harm and why do people turn to it as a way of coping? Here’s a short video explaining some basic facts around self-harm and some tips around how to help. Headstrong Team · 08 Feb, 2022
Your brain needs a BREAK! Your brain needs a break. Right now, so many people's minds are tired, fed up, and bored. This means it's harder for your mind to work as well as it usually does. So you might find focusing is harder and motivating yourself to do anything takes a little bit of work. Headstrong Team · 01 Jun, 2021
Your brain needs STRETCHING! #5 ways to look after your brain- Stretch it! Headstrong Team · 01 Jun, 2021
Your brain needs CONFIDENCE! #5 ways to look after your brain- make it confident! Headstrong Team · 26 May, 2021
Your brain needs STIMULATION! #5 ways to look after your brain- Get it stimulated! Headstrong Team · 26 May, 2021
ACHOO!!!!! Argh it's hay fever season again! So it's that time of year again, the blossom is out and the sneezing has begun. Here at Headstrong we feel your pain :-/ hay fever can make life a bit miserable and finding something that works for YOU is key. Here's a few tips that might help :-) Headstrong Team · 06 Apr, 2021
Life After Lockdown- A film by NCS National Citizen Service A fantastic short film by the National Citizen Service featuring young people's thoughts and hopes on what life could - and should - be like after lockdown. Headstrong Team · 21 Aug, 2020