The last warm days. The first crunch of brown leaves. The curious urge to buy a new pencil case. We may have finished school years ago, but for many adults the rhythm of the academic year never quite leaves us. Discover how we can all benefit from a back-to-school mindset  When it comes to making positive changes in our life, the crisp blank page of September can feel like a more fitting ‘new year’ than the grey gloom of January ever does. Especially given that 80% of New Year’s resolutions are said to fail by the second week of February, when low light levels (in the northern hemisphere) and depleted energy levels can see our best intentions doomed to fail.  “Most of us have an emotional anchor linked to the beginning of the academic year,” explains Harley Street therapist and coach Lisa Wood. “If it’s a positive anchor and brings a sense of uplift or spark, that energy can be used to create new habits or begin a new venture. Particularly this year, with all the instability and sudden change we’ve experienced, the fresh energy of a back-to-school mindset could provide the perfect springboard.” From new hobbies and exercise routines to more time spent with our families and away from...