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.
Everyone makes mistakes each day – so allow yourself to. Recognise the failure and turn it into an opportunity to create something better, which will build trust and respect with others.
When you are tired or unwell, instead of lashing out, get as much support as you can from those who love and care for you.
Next time you are tired or unwell, take a moment to notice how you feel mentally, emotionally and physically. This helps you recognise the sensations so you can do something about it.
Spend more time sharing the good news than gossiping about the bad. Notice the effect it has on your mood and the quality of your relationships.
Domestic violence can affect you at any time – memories can surface years later if the issue has not been dealt with and closure found.
Worrying is wasted time. Use the same energy for doing something about whatever worries you.
If you spend a lot of time thinking about your problems, they will grow bigger and stronger. Try spending only 20% of the time thinking about the problem, and 80% on the solution.
Jealousy denotes a feeling of resentment that someone has gained something that you think you more rightfully deserve; also to anguish caused by fear of unfaithfulness.
Jean Vanier said “Envy comes from people’s ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts.”
Envy is a feeling of discontented or resentful longing brought about by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck.