Callum's Page
Advice about stuff from a young person's point of view...........
Don’t give up
If things don’t go your way, just keep trying.
Picture in your mind what’s going to happen to make it happen.
Don’t leave too much time before you try things again
It’s the same for maths. If you leave things too long, you’ll forget how to do them.
Don’t let frustration get the better of you
If frustration does come up for you, take a break from what you are doing.
Think before you do stuff
Think about the consequences of what you're doing. Like if you punch somebody in the face they might have lots of big friends and he/she might get them on to you to bash you.
You have to work your way up to things
Work through the easy questions in maths before you try a hard one.
Its OK to take risks
If you didn’t take risks your life would be boring. You want to take a reasonable risk though. That means something you’re probably able to do, but you’re a bit scared to do. (Don't forget to think about your safety).
If you’re not feeling confident
Don't let others get to your head. Feel good about yourself because at least you are giving things a go.
“I’m just trying to keep my head together and stay strong”
Don’t get down when things don’t go your way.
If you are hard on yourself you won’t get anywhere.
If you get into a fight with your parents
If its about something you've done that's your fault just take it. If its not your fault, talk to your parents about it and don't yell. They'll understand better that way.
If you're upset because you think other people have things better than you do
Remember to be grateful for what you get because some people don't get half of what you have. E.g. The people in Africa, with there food crisis lack of medical technology. You might not have an i-pod, but some people in Africa don't even have a roof over their head.
If you are getting bullied at school
Let someone know, even if you have to take a friend with you to see a teacher. If you are still too scared to talk to a teacher, try telling the bully how you feel, but not in a suck-up way, be confident in how you approach them.
If you think that your parents aren't very good
Try to take notice of what they do for you in the next 2 weeks. Even small things like cooking your dinner or driving you to school when you miss the bus mean that they care.
Peer pressure
Just say no. But if people keep on asking you to do stuff, just make up a white lie which lets them know why you don't want to do what they want you to (not a big lie which can get you in trouble, just a little one that bends the truth). e.g. My friend's dad's lung collapsed because he smoked, so I don't want to smoke.
If you have a problem
(e.g. anger) Don't be afraid to seek help. Just admitting you have a problem is the first step in getting to where you want to go.
I made this site because i have been through some of these things and i have seen and heard most of these things.
By Callum, 16 years old
