The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Infant formula is usually based on cows’ milk and is the only alternative to breast milk in the first 12 months of a baby’s life. It can be used up to the time when ordinary cows’ milk can be introduced (at 12 months) or beyond.
Breast milk is the only food or drink babies need in the first six months of their life, and should continue to be given alongside an increasingly varied diet once solid foods are introduced.
If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.
Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day, spending at least two minutes each time. Avoid rinsing your mouth with water or mouthwash after brushing because this washes the protective toothpaste away.
Symptoms of tooth decay can include: toothache; tooth sensitivity (feeling tenderness or pain when eating or drinking something hot, cold or sweet); grey, brown or black spots appearing on your teeth; bad breath; an unpleasant taste in your mouth.
Tooth decay is a common problem that occurs when acids in your mouth dissolve the outer layers of your teeth. If left untreated, it can lead to further problems such as a cavities, gum disease or dental abscesses.
Inspiration is a much more effective motivator than competition. You’re more likely to experience success if you are inspired by other people’s victories instead of wasting time finding fault with them.
If you’re settling in for a couple of hours of deep work with a Facebook tab open, your ‘phone ready and willing to accept calls, and your colleagues feeling like they can interrupt you at any moment, you’re setting yourself up for distractions.
You can be more productive at home or work by scheduling in a specific time each day to respond to your e-mails and voicemails. This allows your other blocks of time to be far less interrupted, enabling you to get your best work done.
Horace said “Rule your mind, or it will rule you”. You have the ability to train your mind and control your thoughts so your mind obeys you, not the other way around.