Short messages on Relationships issues from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Extroverts enjoy human interactions and are enthusiastic and talkative, taking pleasure in activities that involve large social gatherings – they tend to be energised when around other people.
Try to imagine what it’s like for someone moving to your area, facing new friends and a new school/workplace. Be the first to offer friendship.
‘Bad’ behaviour is often caused by an unfulfilled need. Addressing the need is often a much more effective strategy than addressing the behaviour.
Other people will think all sorts of things about you, and their thoughts will say more about them than they do about you.
Next time you’re worrying about what someone might think of you, ask yourself “can their thoughts really affect me?” … and then get on with whatever you want to do.
People worry more about their own mistakes than yours. Many people aren’t spending much time thinking about that ‘mistake’ you think you made and have been worrying about.
Ask yourself what matters to you – be clear and honest with yourself. It’s okay to have different values from the people around you.
“Strength comes from within and the people you surround yourself with. So make sure you have the right people around you”.
Summer Holiday Project #5: Do something for someone else each day, for nothing in return, and keep an activity log. Note down the feelings you have after completing a task.
Everyone evaluates situations using their own personal experience and criteria. Respect their decision and ask what they used to make their conclusion.