Short messages on Positive change from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Auditory learners are those who learn best through hearing things. Visual learners retain more information when they use visual aids, and tactile learners benefit by doing hands-on projects.
To improve undesirable situations, communication is the key. If you don’t tell other people about what makes you feel happy, angry, or sad, other people cannot understand you or help you improve the situation.
Beware of trying to plan things that will make you ‘happy’. Instead, plan things you think are ‘right’ or things that will make you feel good about yourself.
The next time you are studying, write down a list of distractions as they happen. This will help you to be more disciplined by knowing what habits you can remove to allow you to concentrate better.
We cannot control what other people do or say. If you cannot control it, don’t let it upset you. Take control of your own happiness by choosing how you let situations and people affect you emotionally.
Traits of a good role model include passion and ability to inspire, clear set of values, commitment to community, selflessness and acceptance of others, and ability to overcome obstacles.
Role models help us become the person we want to be and inspire us to make a difference. Choosing one wisely means that you are influenced correctly and it will help you towards becoming the best person you can be.
Leo clubs (12-18 years old) focus on individual and social development, leadership skills and community service. There are over 150,000 Leos in 139 countries.
C.S. Lewis said “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no-one is watching.” W. Clement Stone said “Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.”
Before you put something in the loft, ask yourself when you will use it next – do you need to keep it? The same can be asked when going through what’s already there.