In this latest Z to A of Life episode, Jules and Mark chat about the excitement of summer arriving and some of the simple self-care activities that you can enjoy to help you switch off and unwind.

Now that summer has officially started, there are loads of things you can do to enjoy the longer days and lighter evenings, hopefully in the better weather. It doesn't have to be an around-the-world cruise either; there are many free and simple things to do right on your doorstep.

Warning, there may be some reminiscing from the summers of the past, too. Use them to inspire you as we talk about the importance of self-care.

For more tools, visit the Future Toolbox Website. You can download the free self-care tracker tool. Why not stop by the shop and get a copy of the Z to A of Life Skills book, Don't Get Your Neck Tattooed? This is also available on Amazon.

Join Jules and Mark for the latest Z to A of Life episode, where they talk about how the concept of metamorphosis and change can help you to create new opportunities, new beginnings and achieve exciting goals in life.

Metamorphosis is quite scientific and is likened to a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, and we follow this principle throughout our lives. We go from being a baby, to a toddler, then a child, a teen, a young adult and then...well, an adult. We also go through education to independent learning or into a job, a career, or even a business. You also take on new challenges and experience tough moments that have a deep impact on life. 

Jules and Mark have gone through metamorphosis at the Future Toolbox, transitioning from freelance speaking to writing and hosting their own programmes and then creating a social enterprise. They also decided to become authors, athletes, artists, musicians, travel and many other exciting pursuits.

Think about how you can use metamorphosis to take your life on a path to your destination.

For more tools, visit the Future Toolbox Website. You can download the free Magic Goal Setting tool. Why not stop by the shop and get a copy of the Z to A of Life Skills book, Don't Get Your Neck Tattooed? This is also available on Amazon.

In this episode of the Z to A of Life, Jules and Mark chat about the importance of gaining and maintaining momentum when working towards your goals in life.

If you're a student in education, studying for exams is really hard, but studying little and often is better than cramming all in one go. Now, students may argue that they don't always enjoy studying at school, but study momentum is a key component to exam success. However, momentum doesn't have to only apply to things you don't enjoy, it can be for fun and exciting goals too.

This applies to how Jules and Mark have achieved many of their goals, including publishing their books. Writing 500 words a day is easier than 70,000 in one hit. Likewise, they learn Spanish for at least 10 minutes a day, which gives them new words and phrases.

Find out how to start gaining your momentum towards your goal, create positive habits and achieve amazing things.

For more tools, visit the Future Toolbox Website. You can download the free Eis Matrix Planner tool. Why not stop by the shop and get a copy of the Z to A of Life Skills book, Don't Get Your Neck Tattooed? This is also available on Amazon.

Join Jules and Mark in this latest episode and discover what overwhelm is and, more importantly, how you can recognise and reduce it.

We all get overwhelmed at certain points in our lives. You could be a student with a busy study schedule leading up to exams or maybe an adult trying to juggle work, family and life pressures. Sometimes it can all get a little too much.

Think of overwhelm as a glass of water. Once the glass is full, it's impossible to pour any more liquid into it and it's going to overflow. Every drop of water could be a task, a pressure or a commitment in your life and, one more of these could cause you to overflow. Let's explore ways to reduce the stresses of life and live each day on a calmer basis.

For more tools, visit the Future Toolbox Website. You can download the free self-care tracker. Why not stop by the shop and get a copy of the Z to A of Life Skills book, Don't Get Your Neck Tattooed? This is also available on Amazon.

Jules and Mark are proud to announce the 100th podcast episode of the Future Toolbox, as they chat about milestones and why they're essential to keeping us on track to achieving our goals.

A milestone traditionally was a stone at the side of the road that would tell you how far you had to go to get to the next major town or city. Nowadays, they're tracks in which we recognise things in life. It could be a goal to hit a number of something (like 100 podcasts), or it could be a streak of how many days you learn or achieve something. Mark ran 100 half marathons, and Jules is on a learning streak on her Spanish language app.

Find out how to hit milestones, track your progress toward your success goals, and create some life memories on the journey.

For more tools, visit the Future Toolbox Website. You can download the free self-care tracker. Why not stop by the shop and get a copy of the Z to A of Life Skills book, Don't Get Your Neck Tattooed? This is also available on Amazon.

In this latest episode, Jules and Mark explore the benefits of practising self-discipline which leads to being in control of your life.

There's an age old phrase that says, 'If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail!'. Indeed, to effectively achieve any outcome, then you need to have a plan in place, carry out the action and of course, stay on track. Also, planning helps to ensure that you get things done and it relieves stress.

Whether you're studying for an exam, running a marathon or simply trying to eat healthier, planning and self-discipline are key to achieving your goals.  

For more tools, visit the Future Toolbox Website. You can download the free self-care tracker. Why not stop by the shop and get a copy of the Z to A of Life Skills book, Don't Get Your Neck Tattooed? This is also available on Amazon.

Join Jules and Mark on the Z to A of Life as they talk about awareness and how to recognise neurodiverse and understand traits.

The 2nd of April is National Autism Day in the UK. People with autism face many barriers and discrimination across many sectors, including health and social care systems, education and employment. This also extends to other neurodiverse conditions including ADHD and brain injury.

This episode explores the importance of becoming more aware of the spectrum and how we are all on it somewhere. Becoming aware will help our society to become more inclusive.

For more tools, visit the Future Toolbox Website. You can download the free self-care tracker. Why not stop by the shop and get a copy of the Z to A of Life Skills book, Don't Get Your Neck Tattooed? This is also available on Amazon.

Join Jules and Mark on the Z to A of Life to discover how to put the fun into your learning journey and engage in personal development to keep growing and achieving the things that you desire in life.

Learning sometimes has a negative stigma attached to it because of the rigid education system putting students under pressure to memorise facts and pass exams. This makes teens break into a cold sweat and adults run a mile when they hear the word 'learning'. However, personal development is exactly what it suggests! It's about you and your personal growth. The more you grow, the more fulfilling life becomes.  

So be brave and open your mind to different ways to enjoy learning and progressing towards your goals. Create a vision for a life on your own terms and explore ways to learn to do the things you love.

For more tools, visit the Future Toolbox Website. You can download the free self-care tracker. Why not stop by the shop and get a copy of the Z to A of Life Skills book, Don't Get Your Neck Tattooed? This is also available on Amazon.

In this latest episode, Jules and Mark help you on a journey to design a vision for your future. Find things you love and set goals around those things that make your heart sing.

This episode is recorded as we 'March' forward into spring (in the month of March), and it's National Careers Week. For many teens, it's a good time to start looking at some ideas and options for the future. However, if you're an adult, it could also be a time to assess your options. If you can be paid to do something that you love doing, it makes your career really fulfilling.

Of course, creating a vision for a life on your own terms doesn't just have to be about work; it includes hobbies and past-times, too. Be brave, open your mind and start exploring those ideas now.

For more tools, visit the Future Toolbox Website. You can download the free self-care tracker. Why not stop by the shop and get a copy of the Z to A of Life Skills book, Don't Get Your Neck Tattooed? This is also available on Amazon.

Join Jules and Mark to find out how to train yourself to sleep. Yes, sleep is the number one key component of self-care, and creating a consistent sleep routine is key to positive mental, physical and emotional health.

Some people may laugh at the idea of sleep training. It's something you do without really having to think about. However, focusing on some daily habits can really help you to get better sleep and, ultimately, have more energy for the following day. Higher energy means better productivity and better mood.

This is also something that has been key to Mark in his brain injury recovery and how to manage chronic fatigue, which is a major common side effect.

For more tools, visit the Future Toolbox Website. You can download the free self-care tracker. Why not stop by the shop and get a copy of the Z to A of Life Skills book, Don't Get Your Neck Tattooed? This is also available on Amazon.