The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Surround yourself with people who inspire you to smile. People who help you up when you’re down. People who would never take advantage of you. People who are honest and genuinely care. They are the ones worth keeping in your life.
As you grow older, be mindful to be less reactive and dependent on the behaviour and thoughts of others – it’s more important to set your own standards for yourself.
If you are used to telling yourself that you’re ugly, that you are destined to fail, and that you’re not capable of performing in the world without someone holding your hand, then you will accept and feel most comfortable in relationships with people who reinforce these same negative beliefs.
The more you become your real self, the more you find that place inside you that is really about who you are, the more comfortable you’re going to feel in listening to yourself.
Practice your expressions in the mirror. If you make a sour face when talking to others, you’ll often get this back. Try a genuine smile instead, and see the difference.
If you reduce your portion sizes too much and still feel peckish, increase the amount of salad or vegetables on your plate or have a piece of fruit instead of dessert.
Take your time eating to allow your brain to register when you’re full. Once full, stop eating. In future, aim for a more realistic portion size to avoid waste.
“Never let your fear decide your future.” – Marc & Angel Chernoff
Get a better understanding of your weaknesses and build a team around you that are good in those areas you are not.
You can find your nearest services using Google Maps (https://maps.google.co.uk): search for e.g. “eating disorder near Norwich” to find specialist support associations.