The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Your credit rating is an indicator to lending companies of how much financial risk you pose and how much profit they can make from you. A high score is better as it shows you have proven yourself to be responsible with money.
If you are caught shoplifting, there are many possible consequences that you may be faced with – some of these are short term and others are long term. The main consequences of being caught shoplifting are: a police caution, being arrested, a criminal record and potentially prison (depending on the severity of the offence).
Breakfast provides you with the energy and nutrients that lead to increased concentration in the classroom. People who skip breakfast are unlikely to make up their daily requirement for some vitamins and minerals that a simple breakfast would have provided.
Swimming is good exercise, and good for the mind as it is relaxing. It can be social or for when you want some downtime.
Willpower comes down to just one choice: do I choose to do it, or choose not to do it? Make it a concious decision. Being truthful to yourself, which will give you the better outcome? Once you start making these decisions and seeing the results, they get easier and you understand better what “willpower” is.
Don’t put off learning a new skill or doing something you always wanted to do just because it will take too long. Allocate 15 minutes a day, every day, to doing it, and you will soon start making progress.
There is a lot you can do to improve your body image without changing your body. Talking about your negative feelings and developing new ways to think about your body and your self-worth is a good way to address a negative body image.
When driving, hitting a child at 18mph outside a school is the equivalent of them falling out of their bedroom window. At 27mph it’s the 3rd floor window.
Possession of Cannabis carries a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison and a fine; supplying others – even if you give it away for free – has a maximum 14 years imprisonment and an unlimited fine.
If you find it hard starting a large project, split it down into smaller tasks. This way, you can see progress, have more small successes, and learn to manage your time better.