The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
A printed travel guide can be incredibly useful whilst on holiday. They will have suggestions for activities and ratings for specific companies. The information in reputable guides is usually very accurate.
To write a career development plan, start by writing down your primary field of interest. For example, “My primary career interest is teaching at secondary school level.”
A career development plan is a useful tool to help you progress deliberately through a specific career path. You will critically consider where you are in your career, where you’d like to be, how you think you can get there, and how you’ll measure your actions.
Ecotherapy can help build your confidence through enabling you to meet and overcome new challenges, trying new activities and learning new skills, which can increase your confidence to try new things in other areas of your life, and increasing your motivation to stay active.
Doing physical activity is known to have many physical and mental health benefits; getting more regular social contact with people can reduce loneliness and boost self-esteem; being surrounded by nature can boost your overall mood and sense of wellbeing.
Trying new things, such as sitting in a different seat in meetings or going somewhere new for lunch, can help you notice the world in a new way.
To add mindfulness to your daily routine, it can be helpful to pick a regular time – the morning journey to work or a walk at lunchtime – during which you decide to be aware of the sensations created by the world around you.
Positive social skills include open, respectful and direct communication techniques, maintaining a positive attitude, and having a sense of humour when faced with challenges.
If you don’t have people in your life who provide the kinds of external supports that help build resilience, be proactive in searching out mentors who care about you and believe in your potential, for example some high schools and colleges have mentoring programs.
A hotel is not the only option for holiday accommodation. You can also use a bed and breakfast, hostel, self-catering apartment, villa, cruise ship, motor home or go camping.