The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Many airlines charge customers per bag, so packing light will save you money. In addition to limits to the number of bags, most airlines limit the weight of each bag and will charge fees for overweight bags.
Do some research to understand your actual risk versus perceived risk. Recognise that the worse-case scenario is highly unlikely. Begin to re-structure your thoughts to not engage in catastrophic thinking, and start to challenge back to those thoughts.
Many fears are based in false beliefs or catastrophic thinking. When you see a snake, you may immediately have a belief that says it will harm you, and that you will die. Identify these patterns of thinking, and start to question them.
When choosing a savings account, look for: the amount of interest paid, how quickly you can take out your money if you need to, and the minimum amount of money you have to put in – either to open the account, or each month.
There are usually no limits on how much you can save in a savings account each year, and often the more money you put in, the higher the interest rate you receive. If you’ve used up your saving allowance on your ISA, you might want to open a savings account for any extra money you can save.
As your feelings for one another deepen over time, the relationship should progress to reflect that. When partners place at least some responsibility for the success of the relationship on themselves, they ultimately will get more from each other.
If you’re wanting love from a partner, think about whether or not you want to hold off physical intimacy until you really get to know them. If you become intimate too soon you may be thinking ‘Oh, now we’re a couple,’ while they may be thinking ‘Oh boy that sure was fun.’
If revenge has been eating away at you for some time, forgiveness will help you to finally let go.
Strengthening your connection with nature by spending more time outside in all weathers, learning about the natural cycles of the year and tuning into the sights, sounds and smells of the natural world can help you see a bigger picture that exists outside of yourself.
Pack a first aid kit, snacks, and entertainment for the travel time. Car trips and air travel both involve long periods of potential boredom, so bring games or activities for the travelers, especially if you are traveling with children.