Inform Yourself

Myself

Nurturing My Self-Concept Who am I? What am I here for? Society tells me how I am supposed to be. As a fifteen-year-old girl, society states that I am supposed to be interested in boys, fashion and the way I look. It’s not so cool to be interested in getting good...

Substance Abuse

Drugs You may have heard people speak negatively about drugs, and thought to yourself that they were obviously not speaking about the drugs prescribed by doctors. So what were they speaking about? More often than not, negative connotations are associated with...

Let’s talk about stress

I am feeling so run down. At home, my parents are constantly fighting and I often get caught in the middle of their arguments. At school, I carry my worries with me and this makes it difficult for me to concentrate during class. Exam time is coming up soon, and I’m...

Not having enough money

I am Amanda, I am 16 years old. I started sixth form a couple of months ago. I have a lot of friends. It is often said that we are living in a consumer society. This means that we need to go shopping, buy things, and pay for almost anything we wish to do. I never...

Sexual Assault, Rape and Consent

Claire and Mike are both 16 years old and have been dating for two months now. It is Claire’s first relationship and she feels very lucky to have found Mark as he has been a very caring boyfriend and he frequently buys her gifts. Recently, however, Mark started to be...

Easing into a major milestone: Retirement

You’ve been working for many years and now you are approaching retirement. You know people who have already retired and while some seem happier than others, you might be wondering how retirement will be for you. You might ask, ‘What will it take for me to be happy...

Laughing at yourself

It is important to be able to laugh at yourself, it just makes life more bearable!  It is being able to take things with a pinch of salt and also allowing ourselves to be human. I am a 15 year old female and have not always been able to laugh at myself.  I...

Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)

In our modern world of constant connectivity, it's easy to get caught up in the widespread phenomenon known as FOMO, or the "Fear of Missing Out." FOMO is a powerful emotional force that can deeply affect our mental well-being. Many of us have felt it, and its impact...

Peer Pressure

Do I Fit In? A Story About Peer Pressure There goes the alarm again! I guess I should drag myself out of bed, but I really hate getting up for school! I’m always a bit scared about having to start school again after the long summer holidays. Form II! Still four full...

Environment and I

The environment and I – by Neville aged 10 I have always loved anything to do with nature and the world outside.  Since I was a little boy I have been really interested in insects, animals and plants.  One of the things I love to do most is go for walks in...

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Me & Myself

Dealing With Others

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Me & Myself

Dealing With Others

Relationships

Around Me

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