Distract me

With so many mental health apps out there- which ones are the most helpful? Here's a few suggestions to get you started

Oh yes, it's THAT time of year again when it's perfectly acceptable to eat our weight in mini eggs (hooray!)! Basically it turns out you can add these awesome eggs to pretty much ANYTHING so here's some ideas

Ahhh Spring is in full swing, the leaves 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?

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.

Summer may still seem a way off right now (brrr!!) but why not have a go at making your own garden lanterns using empty tins, and get ready for warm evenings outside again :-)

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!

Because anything that makes us ACTUALLY laugh out loud this week is worth it!

When it comes to the art of escaping the animal kingdom is WINNING at life!

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!!

Timeless laughs (loosely) connected to our Friends' emotions!

Let's be honest, some days are tougher than others. And that's why the internet has cat gifs!

A selection of some of the best gifs that sum up EXACTLY what you want to say, without saying anything!

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!

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!).

Receiving a card from your friend in the post can be an awesome surprise; so we’ve rounded up the #Top5 Funniest Greeting Cards for you to send to your friends!

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.....

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…:-)

There’s nothing quite like a new duvet cover; so we’ve rounded up the #Top5 coolest and most random duvet covers you’ll find on sale!

Well, back to school and face masks are STILL a big feature of our days! So why not get yourself kitted out with one of these bad boys and rock your own face mask style!

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! Whilst it might be a bit tricky this year in lockdown, people are in need of Random Acts of Kindness more than ever!

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!

Ultimate things to make with cheese this October...hmmm cheese x

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.

Forget panic buying, here are the top 5 MUCH more interesting loo rolls you could be sourcing ...

It’s BACK!!!!!! Yes, it’s that time of year again. Soggy bottoms, cringe-worthy cake disasters and genius Noel Fielding one liners have returned to our screens and we once again have a great excuse to eat more cake on a weekly basis-yay!

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!!).

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!

It’s no wonder Jeff Bezos* is one of the world’s richest men when you look at this list. All these items just a click away and even if you don’t fancy blowing 100 quid on an abominable snowman statue just take pleasure in the fact that these things exist!

A collection of quotes to inspire you to keep going

The way you zoom says a lot about you... ready to find out what type you are?

Yup it’s time to embrace your inner 1990's ,as the ultimate ‘friends’ship quiz has arrived! Be it, Ross, Joey, Rachel, Monica, Chandler or Phoebe, find out which friend from the iconic show you are so you can tell your friends ‘I’ll be there for you’!

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!).

How much do you know about food? Can you separate the myths from the facts? Check out our fun food quiz!

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!

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!

Looking for a career change or just exploring your future job options? Why not see if you’ve got what it takes to be a pirate with our ‘Arrrrr...how pirate are ye?’ quiz?!

(In pets, obviously, because humans are far too complicated. And sometimes you just want to talk to someone who won’t talk back …)

NEW QUIZ!! Bourbon? Rich tea? Ever wondered what your inner biscuit was? Well, wonder NO MORE!!!

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.

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!

It's Easter and time for a new playlist...so dance those winter blues away :-)

Tunes to help you get your Spring ON!

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...

Because, there's always room for another mid week playlist! Tunes for whatever you're up to this week :-)

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!

Having planned your isolation disco for one, you'll be needing some TUNES! Stick those headphones on and dance like no-one's watching!

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 songs to accompany any autumn/winter day.

You've got this!

The perfect line up of background tunes for any occasion

Long day? Pop this playlist on and relax zzzzzzz

Tunes to get you up and exercising!

In need of a happiness boost? Then this little lot will have you smiling in no time!

Bored? Demotivated? Can't get yourself out of a slump? Yeah, us too, this can be a tricky time when mood can drop and the tedium of the same 4 walls can mean we don't feel like doing anything much. But sometimes you just have to GET MOVING on SOMETHING! So when you can't decide - use our handy tool.

In times when hanging out is tricky - why not go back to an ancient method of connecting with your mates - and give friendship bracelet making a go?! Keeps you occupied too ...

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!!

No weekend plans? GET YOUR PARTY ON and create your own isolation Disco!!

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!!!

Looking for something to do today that requires minimal effort? Why not try cloud watching?

Need to feel like you’re getting somewhere? Like your day hasn’t been totally wasted?

Oh how we LOVE a good life hack! So, here you go...a GIVE YOU A STEP-BY-STEP guide to bake a cake in a mug from Amy

Know your Disney/Pixar movies? Think you can identify them with just emojis? GO!

Love to bake? Or just lick the bowl after? Go for it! Because Bad Days need Good Cake ...

FREE Colouring pages to bring you a boost of positivity

How can we stand tall in the face of everyday giants? We're not talking 'actual' giants but the tough things we face in life such as feeling out of control or coping with failure or disappointment. Here's some encouragements to help you to be brave and step out confidently into your day.