Short useful messages from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.

Read more about the article Fear can accompany change
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Fear can accompany change

It’s common for a fear of the unknown to accompany change. Feeling fear about change does not mean that change is bad — what seems frightening at first may well turn out to be for the best.

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Read more about the article Accept that change will happen
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Accept that change will happen

If you are someone who hates change, then you are going to have to at least tolerate it when it happens. You don’t have to like what’s going on, but you do have to find a way to cope, because change happens, like it or not.

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Read more about the article Get support for big changes
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Get support for big changes

If the changes in your life are overwhelming, you don’t have to deal with them all by yourself. Friends, family, support groups, and counsellors are available, but you do have to reach out and ask, which can be hard. It may be a struggle, but you don’t have to suffer.

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Identify any barriers to your goals

All goals come with barriers. It’s good to go into your career path with a realistic sense of what could potentially hold you back. Make a list of potentially barriers that keep you from achieving the short- and long-term goals in your career path.

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Read more about the article Grow your ability to adapt to change
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Grow your ability to adapt to change

Adapting to change is more difficult for some people; the trick is to know that it is just one of the millions of changes that are going to happen in your life and, good or not so good, you can learn ways to accept that it is happening.

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Read more about the article Change is constant
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Change is constant

Change is constantly happening in life. Some changes are positive, such as a new loving relationship or gaining a new friend; others you may see as negative, such as losing your job. Learning how to adjust to change, both good and bad, can help make life easier.

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Read more about the article How do I use hair conditioner?
Fun with Shampoo (Week 28) by elaine

How do I use hair conditioner?

When applying hair conditioner, start at the ends of your hair and work towards your head. It’s more difficult to rinse off than shampoo, so after you think you’ve rinsed it all out (when your hair stops feeling super slippery), rinse again for the same amount of time.

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Fun with Shampoo (Week 28) by elaine

Why should I use hair conditioner?

Shampooing your hair on a regular basis will remove both the dirt and grime buildup in your hair, but also the helpful natural oils. This can be fixed by using a conditioner after you’ve rinsed out all the shampoo.

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Read more about the article Wash laundry inside-out
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Wash laundry inside-out

Washing and ironing your clothes and bedding inside-out will reduce damage to the print and make it easier to get smarter creases. Ensure all the arms and corners are pulled out to make drying more complete.

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