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How to be more disciplined with Ollie Ollerton

Jonathan and Debs ask SAS soldier Ollie how to stay on track

Frazzled parents Jonathan Overend (ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 5 Live) and Deborah James (You, Me and the Big C) hear from Mum Karen and her daughter Sasha who has become bored and directionless in lockdown. They also hear from Isabel who has had her GCSEs cancelled. She says feels ‘lost’ and is struggling to get back into a routine. They are joined by star of SAS: Who Dares Wins, ex special forces solider, Ollie Ollerton. He offers some practical strategies he learned in the military for staying focused and disciplined in lockdown. He explains why restoring structure and process will help people stay calm and achieve their goals.

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Battle Ready by Ollie Ollerton out now in eBook, audio and Hardback (Blink)

Credit: SAS: Who Dares Wins, Minnow Films

You can find daily lessons for every school age group on bbc.co.uk/bitesize or search ‘Bitesize’ in iPlayer.

There are plenty more resources for parents on Bitesize, from wellbeing tips to practical advice on activities. Go to bbc.co.uk/bitesize and search ‘Parents’ Toolkit’

Presenters: Jonathan Overend and Deborah James
Producers: Lucy Hancock and Georgia Moodie
Assistant Producer: Troy Holmes

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22 minutes

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