Hidden Costs of “New Year, New Me”

30th January 2026

Every January, the phrase appears like clockwork: “New year, new me.” It sounds hopeful – a fresh start, a clean slate, a reset, and a chance to improve. Gyms start to fill up, fresh new planners are bought, habits are promised. The idea suggests that with enough motivation, we can leave our old selves behind in 2025 and become stronger, better, and more disciplined just like that. But beneath the optimism of this slogan lies a much quieter, unseen reality. The pressure to reinvent ourselves overnight comes with hidden costs we rarely acknowledge.

Hidden Costs of “New Year, New Me”

What Would Happen if F1 Were an Olympic Sport? 

30th January 2026

With the Winter Olympics starting on 6 February, sports fans all around the world are buzzing. The approach of the Olympics always sparks conversation among F1 fans and causes many to wonder what would happen if F1 were an Olympic sport. I took matters into my own hands to design the Olympic event for motorsport, and who knows, perhaps there is a chance of Lewis Hamilton competing for Team GB some day…

What Would Happen if F1 Were an Olympic Sport? 

The Top 5 Starbucks Seasonal Flavours

30th January 2026

As you may have been able to tell through some of my emails, and if you know me in person, I love Starbucks because, in my opinion, one of their greatest assets is the limited-edition seasonal flavours they offer. Starbucks typically introduces winter, spring, summer, autumn, and festive collections each year and tends to feature the same or similar drinks each year. Naturally, I’ve tried all of the seasonal drinks of 2025 and compiled my list of the greatest flavours to look out for when they come in season again.

The Top 5 Starbucks Seasonal Flavours

Choose Your Seat Wisely: The Most Comfortable Seats of WHS

30th January 2026

Typically, teenagers spend between 7–9 hours sitting each day (NHS UK), much of which happens during the school day. Whether it’s in lessons, at lunch, or while revising, sitting is almost unavoidable. Therefore, I think it is important to know where the best places to sit are around Wimbledon High. While it is always better to move more and sit less, if you do have to sit, this is my personal ranking of the most and least comfortable options the school has to offer:

Choose Your Seat Wisely: The Most Comfortable Seats of WHS

‘The Holiday’ Movie – Becoming the Leading Lady of Your Life

23rd January 2026

I know it’s not Christmas anymore, but ‘The Holiday’ is one of my favourite films, regardless of the season. The plethora of famous actors, the idealistic, unexpected romances and the beautiful soundtrack are just some of the things that make the watching experience so enjoyable. Some may say it belongs only to the dark winter nights, when you’re cocooned in a blanket, hot chocolate grasped in frigid hands, but I think the wholesome masterpiece belongs in any available 2-hour slot.

‘The Holiday’ Movie – Becoming the Leading Lady of Your Life