If your fear is commitment, imagine yourself happily with a partner. If your fear is heights, imagine yourself conquering a tough hike, and connect with the feeling of accomplishment. If your fear is spiders, imagine yourself seeing a spider and feeling neutral.
Once you’ve named your fear and identified your triggers, think about what exactly you want to change about it. Think about experiencing your life without your fear. How does that make you feel?
Choosing a holiday destination will be easier if you determine whether your goal is to relax and unwind, have new adventures, see famous or ancient sights, or provide your family with lifelong memories.
Giving yourself plenty of time to plan can be a fun way to build up excitement for your holiday. Be ready to enjoy your time off by planning your travel, accommodation, and activities ahead of time, to make it a fun and relaxing break from your everyday life.
If someone tries to pressure you to drink more than you’d normally, or take drugs, or have sex when you’re not ready, set your boundaries. If they reject you because you say no, they’re not good enough to be a part of your life. Respect yourself and walk away.
If you go on a date with, or hang out with, someone that makes you feel bad about yourself – they’re not good enough for you! Don’t try and be “better” or fit in with what you think they want. Be yourself!
Remember that, whilst it can be painful, sometimes we have to move on from a friendship that’s gone wrong. You may not have all the same people as friends as you grow through life.
There’s room in your heart for more than one friend. You love your parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters. You don’t have have less of a friendship because your friend has other friends.
You can defrost frozen food overnight in the fridge but check to make sure it is thoroughly defrosted. Food can be defrosted safely in the microwave, but check that there are no frozen lumps or cold spots in the middle.
You can safely freeze raw and cooked meats and even cook defrosted meat into a new meal and freeze for use on another day. Defrost it overnight in the fridge, check it is thoroughly defrosted, use within 24 hours and cook until steaming hot.