The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
People are not mind readers. They won’t know you’re struggling, or how you feel, unless you speak to them about it, clearly and unambiguously so there’s no room for confusion.
When you invest in yourself, you can never lose, and over time you will change the path of your life. The more time, energy and money you spend learning things important to you, the more control you have over your life.
Most short-term coughs are caused by viral infections, so antibiotics will have no effect. There is no ‘quick fix’ cure; you need to be patient for your immune system to clear the infection.
15 years after you’ve stopped smoking, your risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked.
If it’s cold, wet and dark outside, make your home cosy, warm and inviting inside. Light up your rooms with fairy lights and warm lighting, and change into soft, comfortable, warm clothing.
Cold rainy weather can make people feel down. You can change your outlook: rain cleanses pollution particles from the air, waters all the flowers in your garden and can be fun to play in.
Wash your body every day to clean off oils, grease and grime, and to make you smell nice for other people. If you are allergic to soap or have a skin condition, speak to your pharmacist for alternatives.
“There is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving.” – Henry Drummond
Don’t sit around and wait for somebody to do something someday. Someday is now; the somebody the world needs is YOU.
Some people may not understand the depth of feeling you had for your pet, and you should never feel guilty or ashamed about grieving for an animal friend.