Short useful messages from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
To stop unsolicited spam text messages being sent to your mobile ‘phone, don’t reply. Instead, forward them to your network provider for free on 7726 (‘SPAM’), including the sender’s number. Vodaphone users should use 87726, Three users 37726.
Some alternatives to buying gifts include giving quality time, making a present (where they can see how much effort was involved), or donating to their favourite charity in their name.
Don’t buy gifts that you can’t afford. Make sure any present is needed/useful or appreciated for what it is.
Many libraries offer internet access and courses for free. Libraries are free to join.
People who want Trick or Treaters to visit often put a pumpkin outside to show this. Respect others’ privacy, and go to places you know. Be safe and have fun this Hallowe’en!
A logical and systematic decision-making process helps you address the critical elements that result in a good decision. By taking an organised approach, you’re less likely to miss important factors, and you can build on the approach to make your decisions better and better.
If the plans you made for something don’t work out as expected, try another way. Make the best of the situation and be creative.
Experts have experience and a specialised mindset – copy their activities and find out why they perform actions in that particular way and not in other ways.
On each mobile ‘phone network, there is a number you can call or text which will tell you the credit you have remaining. The major UK network numbers are listed below.
White vinegar dissolves limescale. You can remove limescale from showerheads and taps by filling a bag with white vinegar and tying this around the shaft; remove and rinse them with hot water after a few hours.