Recipe Makes: For 4 people Ingredients: 2 blocks firm tofu (approx. 800g total) 2 1/2 Tbsp soya sauce 1 Tbsp olive oil 2-3cm piece ginger 1tsp onion granules  1/4tsp garlic granules Method: 1. Put tofu in a tofu press and squeeze for about 30 minutes. (If you don't have a tofu press, place the tofu in a large tray and put a chopping board with a weight on top of it.) 2. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius/ 356 degrees Fahrenheit 3. Grate the ginger 4. Cut the tofu into bite

Learning      Here are some practical tips you can use when actually learning  new content. Remember, everyone learns differently, so not all of these suggestions will apply to you, but it is worth trying them out because I found them very useful! Learn in class. Rather than messing around or looking out of the window and wishing you were elsewhere, use the time and teacher's expertise given to you to actually learn. If you are sat in school, you might as well pay attention a

Defining your mindset and goals is the first step towards effective learning and great achievements! Motivation Motivation is key. You need to know why you are doing what you are doing so that you can stay on track even when things get tough. The best form of motivation is something internal. For example, you want to get a good grade because you want to make yourself proud, or because you love what you are studying and want to get better at it. However, in the case that

Overview To overcome your fears, you must attack them head on. By that, I mean you must identify what you fear, break it down into small steps and do the smallest thing you can. That may start with visualising what you will do to prepare yourself to act, or taking the first tiny step forwards. You work on the thing you fear until you get feedback that enables you to realise that there is actually nothing to fear. There is absolutely no point in ignoring your fears, or t

Tamagoyaki is a popular rolled omelette eaten in Japan. However, you cannot easily buy the rectangular frying pan used to roll the egg in Western countries, so here is a simplified circular omelette version instead! Ingredients 3 eggs 1/2 Tbsp soya sauce 1 tsp sugar Method Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk well. Add the soya sauce and sugar and mix. Heat a medium sized frying pan with a bit of oil. Pour all of the egg mixture in and cook on a medium high heat. Once the egg

Do you have a loving family? Or do you think that your family relationships could improve? Here I will explore some of the things that I think makes a beautiful family.

Many times, we do not take a risk because we are afraid of losing what we have. Perhaps you dream of starting a business, or of quitting the conventional path of studying at university to become a street performer. Maybe you feel trapped in your situation because you have bills to pay, or children to feed. Of course, if you are a parent, you are responsible for your children, and must never put them in harm’s way, but just for this moment, imagine you lost everything. Your jo

We all have a psychological and emotional relationship with money. Whether we have a healthy or unhealthy relationship with money depends on our beliefs and experiences involving money. Here I introduce some different ways to view money which may help you to re-think your relationship with it to see what it actually is and to liberate yourself from mainstream false beliefs about the importance of gaining money for the sake of being wealthy.

Makes 12 Time : 20 minutes Ingredients 1 cup oats 1/3 cup desiccated coconut 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter (or nut butter of choice) 1/4 cup honey Generous handful of cranberries 50g dark chocolate cut up into chunks Method Add all ingredients together into a bowl. It is easiest to start with the dry ingredients and then add the wet ingredients. Using spatula, give the ingredients a good stir. Then using your hands, take 1/12 of the mixture and roll it into a ball. You will n

   A story about learning to accept yourself the way you are, to work hard for your own dreams and not to try and live another person's life.

A little story about body image, beauty and confidence.

  A little story about believing in yourself and running your own race in life.

How often do you find yourself saying "I'm fine" when you are actually far from it? Here is a short story to help you see how damaging this small lie can be, and to give you a different perspective so that you can find the courage to ask for help.

A story to remind us of why we work and what truly brings us joy and happiness.

Friendship is one of the most beautiful things we can experience in life. Learning how to make, keep and let go of friends is extremely important when navigating an ever-changing world. How to Make Friends Making friends can sometimes be very difficult. Especially if you are extremely busy, are constantly moving about or are shy and do not know how to initiate interactions with others. Here are some tips you can use to take that first step towards making a great friend! Be fr

Here are some quick, easy and healthy yoghurt bowls you can enjoy for breakfast, snack or dessert!

A short story about the difference between knowing you are loved and actually feeling that love.