Short useful messages from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Find a way to express how you feel. There are many ways that you can express your feelings, which can help relieve the heartbreak. Some ways include writing in a journal, writing poems, playing a music instrument, drawing art or kickboxing.
Many men will repress their emotions if they are not comfortable crying at the risk of being seen as weak or less masculine. Repressed emotions may keep you in a state of sadness for an even further period of time. Take some time alone to release any emotions you may be feeling from the heartbreak.
Wanting to ‘fit in’ is normal; it’s also normal to want to stand out. Everyone is an individual by nature; you can be both unique and able to ‘fit in’.
The biggest secret to being a good conversationalist is simply allowing other people to talk about themselves. It’s a subject they know well and feel comfortable with.
When you rent a house or flat you have to pay a deposit – often one months rent. When you move out, make sure it’s in the same condition as when you moved in or you may not get the deposit back.
Switch from things like sugary puddings to more refreshing ones like fruit, which also counts towards your 5 A DAY. It’s also a source of vitamins, minerals and fibre which are good for your health.
The NHS Change4life campaign has a new smart phone and tablet app featuring a Meal Mixer – with lots of quick, easy, healthier recipes with enough combinations to eat a different daily menu every day for 6 years – and a handy shopping list function to help people make healthy choices in the supermarket.
If cooking is not your thing, work together as a family to learn together and from each other. Youtube is a great resource for making meals at your own pace.
If you become lost outside in the wilderness, go back the way you came until you find a landmark or known place. Call for help. Make yourself visible and audible.
If you become lost, no-one will think any less of you if you need to ask for directions. It is more important that you find your way to where you are going. Ask for directions sooner rather than later; they will most likely be easier to follow.