Todays leg of the journey takes us to the setting of the first book 'tips, tricks and sciency bits to manage anxiety'. Depending on how well everyone enjoys the first book, it is also likely to be the scene of a number of more stories to cover further mental health aspects such as building resilience and developing a higher level of self-esteem.
Stormy Skies Academy is the name of the magic school where the magic happens, but not necessarily in the way you might be thinking. You see the comparative we are drawing is that there are some skills we can learn and some habits that we can create that have an amazing impact on our mental wellbeing; so much so that it may feel like some magic is occurring. Such skills are heart breathing, mindfulness and emotional freedom technique (tapping). In this sense, there is a bit of magic in all of us and we just need a bit of help to find it. On the 1st March we will be launching the crowdfunding campaign to help get the first book published and loads of great, free content on the website. There will be numerous rewards available for our supporters so please check it out when you get a minute.
Lets have a look at some key bits of the scenery
The fountain plays a key land mark in our story as it's where two of our main characters meet up and start to discuss the anxiety of doing exams. From there we go on to discover some wonderful ways in which to manage anxiety for any whatever it might occur.
The Greenhouse is where Rose first starts to learn about the powers of mindfulness and believe it or not it begins with a rather pungent smell!!
Rose encounters the Crystal Ball Room as she meets up with another pupil who teaches her all about the powers of heart breathing.
In the Hall of Mirrors, Rose gets to see her own brain working and learn how anxiety can affect it.
Just before taking an exam, Rose meets up with fellow pupils in the Library to learn about 'tapping', which is an amazing and very practical way to reduce anxiety and leave the mind and body feeling calm and relaxed.
We can't wait for you to see the finished book and promise to keep you updated all the way.
Until next time remember, its not magic....but it could be
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