The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Role models help us become the person we want to be and inspire us to make a difference. Choosing one wisely means that you are influenced correctly and it will help you towards becoming the best person you can be.
Leo clubs (12-18 years old) focus on individual and social development, leadership skills and community service. There are over 150,000 Leos in 139 countries.
C.S. Lewis said “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no-one is watching.” W. Clement Stone said “Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.”
Al-Anon is an international fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.
Everyone feels sad from time to time, but if you start to feel so sad that you think of suicide, talk to HOPELineUK 0800 068 4141.
If your friend falls unconscious after using alcohol or drugs, call 999 and check their airway and breathing. If they have a clear airway and are breathing, put them in the recovery position to prevent them choking on their own vomit.
Usual sentences for perverting the course of justice are between four and 36 months but can be longer – for consistently lying to the police or a courtroom about something.
Name-calling hurts and is a form of bullying. Think how it would feel if someone said those words to you, or if a group of people said them.
Lack of independence when you think you have it can lower self-esteem. Remember you are rarely expected to do everything yourself; instead use your network to help out.
Mother’s Day should be a day for celebration and appreciating our mothers for what they do for us, but for some people it is a day of sadness and wishing. If you know someone who may be in this position then think about how they may feel. Some of them can’t even go and visit their loved ones because they’re too far away or don’t know where they are. Not everyone has their Mum around on Mother’s Day.