Short messages on Mental health, stress and anxiety issues from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Be happy for those who are making progress. Cheer for their victories. Be thankful for their blessings. The people you’re cheering for will, sooner or later, start cheering for you.
Start noticing what you like about others and tell them. Having an appreciation for how amazing the people around you are leads to productive and fulfilling places.
We all have magic within us that no-one can take away, that you will always have. Remind yourself of your inherent value and hold on to your magic.
You have everything you need right now to take the next small, realistic step forward. Embrace the opportunities and accept the challenges as gifts that will help you to grow.
There are many people working to build a more kind and loving world. We create the world we want to live in. Remind yourself that you have a part in this.
If you find yourself thinking that someone should do something, try asking yourself: What can I do? Be that someone. Start small and simply.
In life, it’s rarely about getting a chance, it’s about taking a chance. You’ll never be 100% sure it will work, but you can always be 100% sure doing nothing won’t work.
If you are waiting for someone else to make you happy, you’re missing out. Choose happiness and let your positivity inspire your journey into tomorrow.
Start being more polite to yourself, more loving, more kind and more forgiving. The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others.
If someone is trying to pass their bad mood to you, kindly say to yourself “no, thank you.” Do not accept their gift. Let it roll off you like water.