Holistic Steps

09/09/2026

🩵 Imposter Syndrome 🩵

We have all felt it - that feeling that we aren't as capable as 'people think', that people will find out that we haven't got it all together (spoiler alert nobody has).

Did you know it was your system's attempt to keep you safe?

Here is your reminder. Growth is safe 🌿. You CAN do it 💪

06/09/2026

Probably should have put sunglasses on for this one 😂. A little message about making time for distance and the perspective it can give you 🩵

02/09/2026

First week back? Take a breath 🙏

The breath is a powerful tool we can use to help support our own nervous system. Does it take the stress away? No. Does it miraculously complete your to do list? No. Does it send a message of safety to your nervous system? Absolutely. Does it give you some control in an environment that can make you feel very much out of control? Definitely.

Give it a try. Take a breath 🫁🩵

31/08/2026

Supporting the transition back to work - how you can factor in your hopes and needs for your return to school. This allows us to direct the anxious energy, to give your subconscious some focus, some anchor points, as you navigate your first few days back 🩵

This technique can also be used with young people as they return to school. If you want help in how to do this just get in touch 🩵

31/08/2026

Back to work - acknowledging the transition

For our Holistic Steps to Supporting Children and Young People alumni - recognising the gear shift that is happening at the moment as you prepare to return to work is part of supporting an easier transition. Where are you on the cycle of change? What action will you need to support your transition back?

We are here for you. We see you. You have got this 🙏🩵

27/08/2026

For all those lovely school staff we support who are returning to work next week 🩵

20/08/2026

Absolutely 🩵

This needs to be said....
Don’t worry about your GCSE results ❤️

Your results do not define who you are, and they certainly do not define what your future holds.

I didn’t get the best GCSE results. In fact if you had told me back then that one day I would have two degrees, become a Senior Social Worker, and run my own wellbeing farm supporting people, I probably wouldn’t have believed you and laughed 😂

And that’s the point...

At 16, you simply cannot know where life is going to take you.

Some people are academic. They thrive in exams, love studying and find the education system works really well for them — and that’s brilliant. I applaud you... 👏

But some of us aren't academic. Some of us learn differently. Some of us shine in practical things, creativity, kindness, caring for others, animals, building things, business, sport, communication or simply understanding people.... 💪🫶

The education system can measure certain things but it cannot measure your worth or intelligence...!!

We need to remember something when we look at a young person's results:

Not all of us come from safe homes.
Not all of us have parental support.
Not all of us have someone sitting beside us helping with homework.
Not all of us have health.
Take that into account before you judge 🤔

Some young people are dealing with parents going through divorce.
Some have parents who are unwell
Some don't have safe parents at all.
Some are carrying things that nobody else knows about.

So before we judge a grade on a piece of paper, let's remember that we have absolutely no idea what that child may have been carrying just to get to that finish line.

Of course, work hard. Try your best. Take opportunities. Learn as much as you can... But please don't believe that one set of results decides the rest of your life. It bloody doesn’t!

What matters to me far more is who you are as a person.

Your manners.
Your kindness.
Your compassion.
Your ability to get back up when life knocks you down.
Your willingness to help someone else.
Your heart.

Be someone who turns up in this world and tries to be a good person. That's what success is ❤️

Qualifications can open doors — but character is what you carry through every door you WALK through.

I have met some AMAZING PEOPLE through my life and let me tell you they aren't ones with amazing grades - they are amazing because of the difference they make in this world 🌏

So - please don't compare your journey to someone else's. At 16, your story is just beginning.

You can become so many things.
You can change your mind.
You can start again

Who knows what the future holds? Life is your ADVENTURE 🌏❤️

So whether you got the grades you dreamed of today, or whether you're sitting there feeling disappointed, please remember this:

You are so much more than a set of letters on a results SHEET!! Keep going ❤️

Your future hasn't been written yet.

And I, for one am very grateful that mine wasn't decided by my GCSE results 🐴❤️

14/08/2026

Remember to make time for your peace 🩵

08/08/2026

For anyone who needs reminding today. Our own emotions, our own inner world, is where it all starts. The most important part of the jigsaw puzzle 🧩

08/07/2026

🌟 Another powerful group completed. Another reminder of why this work matters. 🌟

There's something incredibly rewarding about seeing people begin to view behaviour and humanity through a different lens. These quotes from our latest Newport Cohort make me burst with pride 🩵

It's not about learning a set of strategies. It's about developing a deeper understanding of people, recognising the impact experiences have on behaviour, and building confidence to support children, young people, and families in a more compassionate and effective way. All this whilst not forgetting about ourselves.

When we shift from asking "What's wrong?" to "What happened?" and "What does this person need?", everything changes.
A huge thank you to everyone who brought their openness, curiosity, and willingness to learn. We are so grateful 🩵