Short messages on Positive change from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
“We have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past, or that people will act in a certain way. But we are in charge of our own attitudes.” – Charles R Swindoll
Focus on loving yourself instead of loving the idea of other people loving you.
If you do things you enjoy and feel free, you are more likely to feel good about yourself. Try exercise – the endorphins released make us feel better about ourselves.
If you have negative feelings about yourself, reach out to people who care about you and tell them how you are feeling.
If you treat children with kindness and love, they are more likely to treat themselves kindly, and carry this through adolescence into adulthood.
“The world is full of nice people. If you can’t find one, be one.” – Nishan Panwar
Not acknowledging a child’s feelings can lead to low self-esteem, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, feelings of isolation and an inability to form positive social interactions and relationships.
Teach and nurture children in a gentle and positive way, responding to their feelings and emotions. This helps develop positive self-esteem and mental health.
“A year from now you may wish you had started today” – Karen Lamb. This applies to health, money, lifestyle – anything you wish to change in your life.
More emergency care for yourself: list of reasons why you can, for self-doubt; bear to hug, for worry; stress ball, ‘free hug’ ticket from a friend.