Rhythm, reading and connection: The prosocial effects of expression

By: Dr Marion Long Published on: 31/05/2025

What’s the answer when the pressure builds in June? For those fortunate enough to anticipate a restful August, the promise of space and quiet steadies the system. If there’s nothing in the diary, an unspoken unease lingers. Externally, the professional stance continues: curriculum goals, measurable outcomes, maintaining standards. Internally, the longing for steadiness calls quietly. Rhythm bridges that gap. No, it's not a change of direction, but a return to the quiet, steady pulse that brings connection back into the system.