The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
When we’re not present in the moment, we’re on autopilot, making choices without realising we’re affecting our futures. If you can stay present, you can see the choices you’re about to make and slow them down.
If someone is trying to pass their bad mood to you, kindly say to yourself “no, thank you.” Do not accept their gift. Let it roll off you like water.
Try your best to respond with kindness. Often, someone else’s behaviour is not about you. Someone may be acting immaturely, hating or being rude, but if you can, try to let it go.
Tell people who gossip to you that you’re not interested in what they have to say to you about others if it’s negative.
If someone is quick to tell you things about other people, they will be just as quick to talk about you to others. The same people that gossip to you, will gossip about you.
If someone really cares about you they won’t put any pressure on you to have sex. If you don’t feel you can say no, ask yourself if you are really in a safe situation?
If you feel nervous about doing something, try to find a way out of the situation and seek help from someone you trust.
When you choose to brighten someone’s day, you stir up positive energy within yourself which you’ll carry with you throughout your day.
People often lash out, spread hate, or act selfishly when they are hurt. They are feeling a deep, hurting part of themselves and may be trying to compensate by making others feel bad too.
In the UK, 43% of retirement income comes from company pensions and 40% from state pensions/benefits. Saving early into a company pension gives your investment more time to grow.