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.
Helping a friend by Rebecca Osborne
If something is troubling you, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All chats are completely confidential. You can reach them on 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
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When you are living in the moment, you know that this moment leads to the next one; that life is a series of connected moments. You make conscious decisions – based on your beliefs and values – and you take responsibility for your choices.
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Drunk hangover image by jarmoluk
When you are living for the moment, there are no potential consequences. You do something that makes you feel good right now, in this moment. But often, it’s a surprise to find out that there are consequences to pay.
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Highlighting study book image by YeriLee
When you feel anxious in a new situation and are unsure of what to do, look through the messages on this website to see which ones help.
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Active couple lying on grass in spring park against natural green background
Mindfulness enables you to experience and appreciate your life instead of rushing through it, constantly trying to ‘be’ somewhere else – including dwelling in the past, or in the future.
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Woman Silhouette Jumping on the Beach at Sunset transmitting a concept of health, joy and freedom
Never doubt yourself. Doubt is only a thought and feeling. Break through the barrier of doubt to better yourself. Doubts are part of life; act in spite of them.
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You can’t please all the people all of the time; it can be liberating to let people think whatever they want – they’re going to do it anyway. Accept it. Then let it go!
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Anger ! by Craig Sunter
Anger is never a primary emotion. It usually masks something deeper, like fear or powerlessness. Once you see it for what it is, it becomes a lot easier to identify a suitable resolution.
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Opinions are made to be changed - or how is truth to be got at? by Sonny Abesamis
If we perceive our results as failure instead of feedback, we can feel sorry for ourselves. If we accept that every result we get in life is simply feedback, whether it’s positive or negative, each situation will present us with a learning opportunity.
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Anger ! by Craig Sunter
Never be Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired: HALT. It’s time to STOP, put things on hold and give yourself a chance to reflect and recover.
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