The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
You’re more than any one thing you’ve experienced. You are so much. Be kind to yourself and go after what you want.
“Don’t allow your wounds to turn you into a person you are not.” – Paulo Coelho
“Complaining not only ruins everybody else’s day, it ruins the complainer’s day too. The more we complain, the more unhappy we get.” – Dennis Prager
There are many apps for helping students with all aspects of study: note-taking, time-management, organising and planning. Talk with your friends and teachers/lecturers to see which apps they recommend.
When you’re studying it helps to keep in mind your reasons for doing all this hard work, like a course or career you’re working towards. It can help to have something in your study space to remind you of your goals.
6+3=9…but so does 5+4. The way you do things is not always the only way to do them. Respect other people’s way of thinking.
“Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions.” – Will Smith
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” – Maya Angelou
Revising only the night before an exam will stress you out. Instead, revise gradually throughout the term, so you retain what you just learnt in class.
Use visual triggers to develop better money habits – for example tape your goals to your credit card, or make a paper chain where each link is worth £100 of debt.