Explore & Chill with A Little Bit of English is something we built for people who spend their lives supporting others — carers, parents, partners, professionals — and slowly forget to take care of themselves.

We built it after more than 35 years of caring for others, and learning — later than we would have liked — that small, daily self-care is what keeps you going.

It’s not about fixing anything or adding more pressure. It’s about helping people practise small, daily self-care in ways that actually fit real life — and about doing that alongside others who understand the weight you’re carrying.

We do that through quiet walks, calming videos, shared live moments, and simple creative or mindful practices — things you can drop into for ten or twenty minutes a day. These include hands-on activities through our Wellness Boxes, which you can subscribe to yourself or send to someone you care about, as a gentle way of saying, I’m thinking of you.

A Little Bit of English is just gentle language woven in — not teaching, just reassuring words that help tired minds settle.

Over time, those small daily moments add up — especially when they’re shared. Being part of a community, whether interest-based, place-based, or simply people showing up at the same time, can make the difference between coping alone and feeling quietly held. That sense of group — something we found invaluable in our own support circle — sits at the heart of Explore & Chill.

And personally, we’ve always found that stepping away completely — even briefly — can give a vital boost. That’s why Explore & Chill also includes the option of quiet, dark-sky retreats: simple places to rest, walk, look up, and let your nervous system settle in a way that’s hard to achieve at home.

We built this because the person in crisis often gets support — but the people supporting them usually don’t. This is a place for them