The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Someone may respond to you in a negative way you didn’t expect. Understand that the response may not have been caused by you, so instead of taking it personally, show understanding and compassion for their situation and see how you can help.
Milk contains vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K, fats, carbohydrates and protein, as well as minerals such as magnesium, potassium and calcium.
Instead of comparing yourself to others – especially people you think of as being better/smarter/more beautiful than you in some way – compare yourself to your past self. See how you are a different person, how you have grown and how you do things differently now to how you did 3 or 5 years ago.
In order to open a bank account you’ll usually be asked to: prove who you are and where you live (using official documents), prove student status if relevant, fill in an application form, and in some cases pay some money into your account.
Driving within three hours of smoking cannabis could almost double the risk of a crash leading to serious injury or death.
It is illegal for people in a ‘position of trust’ over us to have sex with under-18s in their care. This includes teachers, carers and doctors, who we trust to look after us.
Expect to work hard in your job. You are being paid to achieve an output, and the better quality it is, the more you are worth. Giving it your all makes it more rewarding.
People may forget what you said, and they may forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
If you want to get the best gift for a friend or someone in your family, choose something that is meaningful to them – something based on their interests. Aim to make it memorable and unique; this shows you’ve taken care and spent the extra time and effort thinking of them.
When caring for someone with an eating disorder, remember the top tips: learn the facts (the more you know, the more you can help), break the silence (give them that vital opportunity to open up), early intervention is best (get them specialist help as soon as possible), take care of yourself (you need your own support) and recovery is always possible (you can help them beat their eating disorder).