{"id":606,"date":"2026-04-23T08:24:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xya.ysa.mybluehost.me\/website_1d8d881c\/?page_id=606"},"modified":"2026-10-23T09:09:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:09:25","slug":"boosting-life-skills-an-introduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/positivelifecourses.org\/website_1d8d881c\/boosting-life-skills-an-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Boosting Life Skills &#8211; an introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"105\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/positivelifecourses.org\/website_1d8d881c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/download.webp?resize=228%2C105&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.171623214987554;width:291px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(Course reference: BLS)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udf1f<em>Build confidence : Handle life better<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*** A friendly course introducing 23 wellbeing topics to build resilience &amp; confidence \ud83d\udcac ***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83c\udf31 Build <strong>life skills<\/strong> &amp; <strong>confidence<\/strong><br><br>\ud83e\udde0 Cultivate a positive <strong>mindset<\/strong><br><br>\ud83d\udd04 Cope with <strong>change <\/strong>better<br><br><strong>\u26a1<\/strong> Boost <strong>motivation<\/strong> &amp; take action<br><br>\ud83c\udfaf Feel more <strong>in control<\/strong> of your life<br><br>\ud83d\udcaa Handle <strong>challenges<\/strong> better<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who the course is for&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who:<br><br>\ud83c\udf31 wants to grow in <strong>confidence<\/strong><br>\ud83d\ude1f feels <strong>worried<\/strong> or <strong>unsure<\/strong> at times<br><br>\ud83e\udde0 wants to think more <strong>positively<\/strong><br>\ud83c\udfaf wants to feel more <strong>in control<\/strong><br><br>\u26a1 wants to be more <strong>motivated<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udd04 faces <strong>change<\/strong>\/<strong>challenges<\/strong>\/<strong>setbacks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How the course will help <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the course, you should be able to:<br><br>\u2022 Feel <strong>calmer<\/strong> and more <strong>in control<\/strong><br>\u2022 Handle <strong>challenges<\/strong> &amp; <strong>setbacks<\/strong> better<br><br>\u2022 Think more <strong>positively<\/strong> &amp; <strong>clearly<\/strong><br><br>\u2022 Take <strong>action<\/strong>, overcome procrastination<br>\u2022 Make better <strong>decisions<\/strong> in daily life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What it covers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>\ud83c\udf31<\/strong> Building self-confidence<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 What confidence is, why it matters<br>\ud83d\udcc9 How low confidence affects results<br><br>\ud83d\udc63 Taking small, simple steps forward<br>\ud83d\udeab Why avoiding comparisons helps<br><br>\ud83e\udded Using your Values to guide you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>\ud83e\uddd1<\/strong> Using personality styles<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udded Understanding your personality style<br>\ud83d\udd0d How behaviour fits with your style<br><br>\ud83d\udc65 Appreciating differences in others<br>\ud83e\udd1d Working better with different styles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>\ud83c\udf08<\/strong> Tackling tough life situations<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd04 How to respond well to change<br>\ud83e\uddd7 How to handle challenges positively<br><br>\ud83d\udcac How to deal with criticism<br>\u274c How to cope with rejection<br><br>\u26a0\ufe0f How to learn from mistakes<br><br>\ud83c\udfaf How to face risks with confidence<br>\ud83c\udf31 How to accept\/work on weaknesses<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf<\/strong> Taking control<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd04 Moving on from difficult situations<br>\ud83d\ude45 Saying \u201cno\u201d when needed<br><br>\ud83d\udcaa Using your strengths more often<br>\ud83d\ude0a Doing more of what you enjoy<br><br>\ud83c\udfaf Setting goals that work for you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>\u26a1<\/strong> Boosting motivation<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd81 Build courage &amp; momentum<br>\u26a1 Stay motivated, avoid procrastination<br><br>\ud83d\udeaa Step outside your comfort zone<br>\ud83e\uddd8 Keep a calm mind for good decisions<br><br>\ud83e\udde0 Choose a learning style to suit you<br>\ud83d\udcf1 Be positive about social media<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>\ud83e\udde0<\/strong> Thinking positively<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcad How to improve your thinking<br>\ud83d\udd04 How to break unhelpful habits<br><br>\ud83d\udcac How to develop &#8216;positive self-talk&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>\ud83d\udcac<\/strong> Managing worry and anxiety<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udde0 Coping with change &amp; challenges<br>\ud83d\udcac Handling criticism &amp; rejection <br><br>\ud83d\udcaa Improving confidence &amp; motivation<br>\ud83d\udd04 Breaking unhelpful habits<br><br>\u23f3 Overcoming procrastination<br>\ud83d\ude45 Saying \u201cno\u201d when needed<br><br>\ud83e\udd81 Developing a positive mindset<br>\u26a0\ufe0f Handling mistakes &amp; risks positively<br><br>\ud83c\udfaf Setting &amp; achieving realistic goals<br>\ud83d\udeab Avoiding unhelpful comparisons &nbsp;<br><br><strong>\u26a0\ufe0fWhat we <em>don\u2019t<\/em> cover<\/strong> in this course:<br><br>\ud83c\udfe5 Medical &amp; mental health conditions<br>\ud83e\udde0 Anxiety disorders &amp; trauma<br><br>\ud83d\udc8a Issues needing professional support<br>\u2764\ufe0f Major life events (eg loss &amp; abuse)<br>\ud83c\udf77 Lifestyle aspects needing specialists<br><br><strong>\ud83d\udd17 Our courses that may help<\/strong><br><br>\ud83d\ude34 Sleep and energy: if an issue, try our<br>\u2026.&nbsp;<em>Boosting Benefits of Sleep<\/em> course<br><br>\ud83e\udd57 Healthy habits: if an issue, try our<br>\u2026.&nbsp; <em>Healthy Eating &amp; Drinking<\/em> course<br><br>\ud83d\udcac Conflict: try our course<br>\u2026.&nbsp; <em>Handling Conflict &amp; Difficult People<\/em><br><br>\u2b50 Personal effectiveness: try<br><em>&#8230;. 7 Highly Effective Characteristics<\/em><br><br>\ud83e\udd1d Relationships: try our two courses<br>\u2026.&nbsp; <em>Boosting Relationship Skills<\/em> and<br><em>Boosting Highly Effective Relationship<\/em> <em>Characteristics<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What you will take away<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcd8 <strong>Workbook<\/strong>: clear, simple guidance<br><br>\ud83e\udde0 <strong>Tools<\/strong> to help you think positively<br>\ud83d\udcac Practical <strong>approaches <\/strong>to use daily<br>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f <strong>Techniques <\/strong>to use straight away<br><br>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Summaries <\/strong>to remember daily<br>\ud83c\udf31 Clear <strong>plans <\/strong>to build your confidence<br><br><em>and<\/em> you have <strong>\ud83d\udcda handouts<\/strong> to refer to<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How the course is run<\/strong><br><br>\ud83d\udc65 In-person and interactive<br>\ud83d\ude0a Friendly, relaxed and informal<br><br>\ud83d\udcd8 Workbook and handouts to keep<br>\u2753 Plenty of time to ask questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-9&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-9-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-9\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-9\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-9-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">14-16 hours \u2013 as decided by the Hosts* in each Delivery Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*For each course, the Hosts decide on:<br><br>a) the duration of each session and<br>b) the number of sessions<br><br>This depends on the attendees\u2019 needs and the facilities at each Delivery Centre<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Participant feedback&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/strong>See <a href=\"https:\/\/positivelifecourses.org\/website_1d8d881c\/reviews\/\">course reviews<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to see more?<br><\/strong>Full details: <a href=\"https:\/\/positivelifecourses.org\/website_1d8d881c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLS-syllabus-for-website.pdf\">course syllabus<\/a><br>Course overview: <a href=\"https:\/\/positivelifecourses.org\/website_1d8d881c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLS-pdf-one-sider.pdf\">PDF document<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-10&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" 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