The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Mindfulness enables you to experience and appreciate your life instead of rushing through it, constantly trying to ‘be’ somewhere else – including dwelling in the past, or in the future.
Never doubt yourself. Doubt is only a thought and feeling. Break through the barrier of doubt to better yourself. Doubts are part of life; act in spite of them.
Create a charter as a school or group to make bullying unacceptable. Define rules and guidelines for how you should all treat each other and work together to make a positive difference everyday.
White Pine’s “Defenders” show that bullying behaviour is ‘uncool’ and that social status in school comes from being kind to each other.
White Pine Middle School beat bullying by promoting a culture of kindness. Their student leadership programme empowers key pupils to set an example to others.
Don’t forget about your dog when you introduce a new member to the family. Never leave a dog alone with a child; always supervise dogs and children.
You can contact local dog rescue organisations in your area and offer to volunteer some of your spare time with dogs waiting to be re-homed.
You can’t please all the people all of the time; it can be liberating to let people think whatever they want – they’re going to do it anyway. Accept it. Then let it go!
Anger is never a primary emotion. It usually masks something deeper, like fear or powerlessness. Once you see it for what it is, it becomes a lot easier to identify a suitable resolution.
Feeding yourself well goes beyond what you eat. If you are hungry for attention, comfort, understanding, or companionship, turn toward friends and family instead of food.