The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Be aware of how people view you from the behaviour you show. Your behaviour is the outward projection of yourself onto the world, and it will affect how people treat you now and in the future.
You can still accept help whilst being independent – part of independence means knowing your limits, and not being afraid to seek help when you need it.
Having a PASS accredited card demonstrates that your age and personal details have been verified by your card issuer and that you are who you say you are. By producing your PASS card you should be able to obtain the products and services that you are legally entitled to, and also means that you don’t need to carry valuable documents such as your driving licence or passport.
Underage sex: if she is 13-15, the boy could go to prison for two years even if she agrees. The law sees it as sexual assault – a criminal offence.
Know who to talk to about situations that make you anxious. Some people will help you gain perspective, while others will feed into your worries, doubts, and fears.
Be the example to others of every positive aspect you have, so others can see how to do it. If you don’t have that quality yet but aspire to have it, doing this will also help you achieve it.
In the UK, smoking is the cause of more than a quarter (28%) of all deaths from cancer and has killed an estimated 6.6 million people over the last 50 years.
An ‘overdraft’ is the amount of money you have agreed with your bank that you can take out when your balance is at £0. For example, if you have an overdraft limit of £100, this means you can take out up to £100 when you have no money in the account.
The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) is the UK’s national proof of age accreditation scheme, endorsed by the Home Office, the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and the Trading Standards Institute (TSI). PASS accredited identification cards carry the distinctive PASS logo in a hologram and are available for all ages.
If the worry is solvable, start brainstorming. Make a list of all the possible solutions you can think of. Try not to get too hung up on finding the perfect solution. Focus on the things you have the power to change, rather than the circumstances or realities beyond your control. After you’ve evaluated your options, make a plan of action. Once you have a plan and start doing something about the problem, you’ll feel much less worried.