Whatever you’re going through, despite what you think, your parents have already gone through it: heartbreak, financial worries, exams, peer pressure and moving out.
If you feel something negative about yourself and someone else says it, do you think it must be true? Other people are NOT the authority on you – you are!
Be the difference that makes the difference. You have it within you.
Things which help in life: friends to believe in you, family to support you, a quiet place to think and regroup yourself, a way of finding extra strength, how to deal with criticism and bounce back.
Create your own ‘life’ toolkit, of how you handle different emotions and situations. Each time you find a better way, upgrade it with your improved tools, and use them the next time.
Using two condoms at the same time is not safe. It increases friction and can cause one or both of the condoms to tear or break.
Condoms are effective only if used correctly so check the instructions on the packet. They are the only contraceptive method that protect against sexually transmitted infections as well as pregnancy.
What you put on twitter and facebook can be read by anyone at work; there may be repercussions if your company thinks you are misrepresenting their employees.
Internet trolls: the only things they know about you are the bits you’ve told them. This includes what they can match up about you with a few simple Google searches.
You can choose what words from others that you let into your heart. Don’t let bad ones in and certainly don’t believe them – you’re the only expert on yourself and know what’s right and what’s wrong.