The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Isla’s older brother died in an accident. She was scared she would forget him. She created a memory box to remind herself of all the good times they shared.
Kris (19) found life tough after his Dad died. He felt he had to look after his younger brothers to help his Mum while his friends were out partying. Kris felt lonely.
Jake’s Gran died after a long illness. He used to spend lots of time with her. He was worried other family members would die. It is common to feel like this.
Sophie (16) was very shocked when her Mum died suddenly. She couldn’t concentrate in school. Over time things got easier but she still misses her Mum every day.
At some point in our lives we all experience the death of someone close to us. We can feel a range of different emotions as we come to terms with our loss.
Don’t just automatically do things. Take a moment and say “why do I do this?” The key questions are usually who, what, when, where, and why!
Take pride in whatever activity you do. Even the smallest thing will be noticed and will show in the quality of output.
Yawning when someone is talking gives them the impression you’re not interested. Try hiding it, apologise and tell them you are interested – otherwise they may take offence.
If you are found to have failed to purchase or renew a road tax disc, you will be fined £80. Failure to pay this can result in a County Court Judgement, or having your vehicle clamped. It is difficult to escape paying road tax, as the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency (DVLA) runs monthly computer checks.
Between 1 April 2011 and 31 March 2012, 1107 lives were saved in the UK through a heart, lung, liver or combined heart/lungs, liver/kidney or liver/pancreas transplant.