It takes huge strength and courage to express and communicate our pain to the people who hurt us. In doing so, we expose our vulnerable side – the very part that we want to protect and keep safe. But when we communicate painful emotions, we take a step outside of our comfort zone and into a wonderful learning and growth opportunity.
When you pay with a debit card, the money comes directly out of your account. It’s basically the same as withdrawing cash on the spot and handing it over – but safer because there’s a bit of fraud protection and the card is easy to cancel if it’s lost or stolen.
A credit card lets you spend money on credit (borrow it from the bank). You can spend up to your credit limit, which might be a few hundred or even a few thousand pounds, depending on how confident the bank is that you can pay it back. It is usually advisable to pay off the bill every month – if you do you won’t pay interest on what you borrow. If you don’t pay the bill off in full the interest can be very high.
Some fire and rescue services offer a free home fire safety visit to people living in their area. They will inspect your home to help you spot any potential fire hazards and show you what to do to reduce or prevent the risk of fire, and can also help you to develop an escape plan for your property.
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.
If you feel butterflies/nervous when thinking about going to school, find someone in authority at school who will listen and help you, such as Pastoral Care. Explain to them how it makes you feel and why it makes you feel like that.
Resentment is a state of mind that creates suffering. It seems to be caused by what happened, but it’s not – it is caused by how you relate to what happened.
Don’t punish your relationship with a friend just because they have something that you want. Learn to accept it, and move yourself forward.
You can prepare when you are thinking of moving in together: make it your own shared place, respect each other’s space, share the responsibilities and make sure you can discuss anything!