To help get a good night’s sleep, set yourself a time each night at which you’ll turn off all your electronics. Let your friends know you’ll be unavailable after this time.
Nighttime exposure to the blue light emitted from screens – such as your TV, computer and ‘phone – disrupts our sleep hormones, reducing sleep duration and disrupting sleep.
Do not defrost frozen meat and poultry products at room temperature. Keeping the products cold during defrosting is the key to preventing bacteria from growing.
Frozen meat should be completely thawed before you start cooking it. This is to ensure the centre (which is frozen the most) reaches the right internal temperature for cooking without overcooking the outside.
by survivor Bob Balfour.
For those of you with a fondness for Star Wars, I hope you’ve enjoyed ‘The Force Awakens’ – or are looking forward to enjoying it. For those of you who are not so keen, I hope you’ll bear with me as I use ‘Star Wars’ references to explore some reflections on The Independent Inquiry into Childhood Sexual Abuse (IICSA) as a male, who is also a survivor activist.
If you need to talk to someone about child sexual abuse, call ChildLine (0800 1111) if you are under 18 or NSPCC (0808 800 5000) otherwise. If someone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
Children who have been sexually abused may feel many emotions: dissociation, confusion, fear, guilt, and shame. Sexual abusers often shift blame for the abuse to the child, making them believe the abuse was their fault.
When people undermine your dreams, predict your doom and criticise you, they’re telling you their own story, not yours. Ignore their doubts.
“Facebook friends” are not automatically “friend friends”. Make use of both terms with great care, so that you’re being discerning in your own mind about which is which.
Food made from any type of minced meat, such as sausages and burgers, must be cooked thoroughly all the way through to be safe.