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Exam Success

November 2025 5 min read

How to Manage Exam Stress: 10 Proven Strategies for Students

Feeling overwhelmed by GCSEs or A-levels? Discover evidence-based techniques to reduce exam anxiety, improve focus, and perform at your best during high-pressure periods.

Time management techniques for revision

Breathing exercises to calm anxiety

Sleep and nutrition tips for exam periods

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Mental Wellbeing

November 2025 6 min read

5 Signs You Need Life Coaching as a Teenager or Young Adult

Not sure if life coaching is right for you? Learn the key indicators that professional support could help you overcome challenges and reach your potential as a Gen Z student.

Recognising when you need extra support

How coaching differs from therapy

What to expect from your first session

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Career Guidance

November 2025 7 min read

Career Planning for Gen Z: University vs Apprenticeships vs Work

Confused about your next steps after A-levels? Explore the pros and cons of different pathways and learn how to make the best decision for your future career and lifestyle.

Comparing university and apprenticeships

Identifying your strengths and interests

Creating a realistic career action plan

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Life Skills

November 2025 5 min read

Navigating Social Media Pressure: A Guide for Gen Z Students

Social media can amplify comparison and anxiety. Learn practical strategies to maintain healthy boundaries, build authentic confidence, and protect your mental wellbeing online.

Setting healthy digital boundaries

Overcoming comparison culture

Building real-world confidence

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Exam Success

November 2025 6 min read

Time Management for Students: Balancing Study, Social Life & Wellbeing

Struggling to juggle schoolwork, friends, hobbies, and self-care? Discover realistic time management techniques designed specifically for busy Gen Z students.

Creating sustainable study schedules

Overcoming procrastination habits

Making time for what matters most

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Mental Wellbeing

November 2025 8 min read

Building Unshakeable Confidence: Practical Steps for Teenagers

Low confidence holding you back? Learn evidence-based techniques to develop authentic self-belief, overcome self-doubt, and present your best self in any situation.

Understanding confidence vs arrogance

Daily practices to boost self-esteem

Handling rejection and setbacks

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