Drugs & Alcohol
Try to think of yourself as a copying machine - it's what we do without thinking.
We all know the legal age for drinking is 18 and we know the health risks of drinking at the age of 12 plus.
Drugs & Alcohol may seem a whole lot of fun but after using them excessively and for a long time, they start to affect you negatively, mentally, and physically. Feeling as if you can’t be bothered, mood changes and sleep issues.
If you feel things are getting out of hand - call. Helplines are also available. Talk to someone.
Money Matters
Money is important and does matter, for money enables us to live well. So, it’s important to view money as a resource - not necessarily a priority.
We must know how much we will earn in the future, for that will determine how we will live. But it doesn’t mean money is everything.
Some of us don’t grow up well around money, we find it hard to budget. The temptation is to spend money while we have it. It’s important to budget because we start to get a sense of discipline. So that when we get older we can manage much bigger amounts.
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Look after the pennies,
and the pounds will look after themselves.
Gambling
Gambling is a habit and can also become unhealthy for our mind and body.
It often starts small and innocent, then becomes something you can’t turn away from, whether winning or losing a lot.
Gambling can be found in or outside of school, but both can still lead you into trouble.
Do not leave it long!