The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
If you become lost, no-one will think any less of you if you need to ask for directions. It is more important that you find your way to where you are going. Ask for directions sooner rather than later; they will most likely be easier to follow.
If you feel butterflies/nervous when thinking about going to school, find someone in authority at school who will listen and help you, such as Pastoral Care. Explain to them how it makes you feel and why it makes you feel like that.
Resentment is a state of mind that creates suffering. It seems to be caused by what happened, but it’s not – it is caused by how you relate to what happened.
Don’t punish your relationship with a friend just because they have something that you want. Learn to accept it, and move yourself forward.
You can prepare when you are thinking of moving in together: make it your own shared place, respect each other’s space, share the responsibilities and make sure you can discuss anything!
Moving in together is a big commitment and you need to both be sure you are ready and mature enough to share all aspects of your daily life together.
You can play a bigger role in your local community if you want to improve your area, make a positive impact on the lives of those around you or help to foster a greater sense of neighbourhood. Speak to your local council about any projects you’d like to get involved in.
Randy Stiver once noted that “happiness must be pursued by personally choosing the right thoughts, right words and right actions at the right time.” In short, our happiness depends on us.
Forgive yourself for thinking negatively. Forgive yourself for talking, without thinking twice. Forgive yourself for being rude to your superior, your friend, your parents, or your siblings.
Being happy within ourselves simply means showing mercy to ourselves, forgiving ourselves, befriending ourselves, accepting ourselves, and loving ourselves. It’s a lifelong journey that requires regular self-examination and an ongoing process of making peace with ourselves.