The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Apply waterproofing spray or polish to your shoes, to keep them in better condition, make them last longer and keep the water out.
Focusing on the next action in every project you have at hand can greatly simplify your life. Ask yourself, “What’s the next action?”
The “Getting Things Done” method tells us to write all our tasks down – so you can use your mental space to take action on the tasks rather than try to remember them.
You are your home; the only thing you take with you everywhere you are. These people crowded round you are part of your wider family.
Accept compliments graciously. Accept feedback positively – be prepared to say you don’t agree but do not get defensive or angry.
Allow yourself to be angry, but always be respectful. Do say what’s on your mind, but do it in a way that protects the other person’s feelings. Control your emotions.
The Home Heat Helpline (0800 33 66 99) gives information on the grants, benefits and payment schemes that you may be entitled to as well as basic steps that you can take to save money on heating bills by making your home more energy efficient.
Don’t text or post online anything you wouldn’t want your parents, teachers or friends to see. Even if you completely trust someone, people using someone else’s ‘phone might accidentally see it.
Organise your tasks in order of priority and the amount of time required to accomplish them: things that can be done quickly should be done sooner; aim for most important and fastest to do, combined.
Don’t let your big projects overwhelm you: break them out into bite-sized pieces, where you define each smaller task clearly enough for you to start on.