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Get The Facts : Puberty

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5 ways to deal with Puberty

Get The Facts : Puberty

Here is everything you need to know about puberty... ...READ MORE

5 ways to deal with Puberty

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Relationships

5 ways to build healthy relationships

Respectfully communicate what bothers you.
Listen before reacting.
Support each other’s choices.
Give space. Acknowledge privacy.
Encourage them to pursue their goals.

Sexuality

5 ways to deal with sexuality and sex issues

Find a counsellor or parent to talk about sex concerns.
Understand safe sex.
Embrace your body and take care of yourself.
Learn about reproductive organs.
Do not have sex under peer pressure.

Suicide & Self-Harm

5 ways to deal with suicidal thoughts

Get immediate help and share your thoughts with a trusted adult/school counsellor.
Tell yourself that the feeling will pass.
Identify your triggers and keep a journal.
Write down your feelings.
Have a "buddy" you can call when you feel suicidal.

Abuse

5 ways to deal with abuse

Speak up about the incident to a trusted adult.
Stay away from the abuser.
Do not blame yourself for the incident.
Protect yourself emotionally and physically.
Consider taking professional help.

Addiction

5 ways to deal with addiction

Understand that it will take time to let go of an addiction.
Make a plan to let go slowly.
Ask for support from friends and family.
Appreciate yourself for making small changes.
Accept invitations to parties with no alcohol/drugs.

Depression & Anxiety

5 ways to deal with depression and anxiety

Eat meals on time even if you don�t feel like.
Get adequate sleep and exercise daily.
Write a positive quality about yourself everyday.
Make To-do lists to remember daily tasks.
Try to talk to friends.

Loss & Grief

5 ways to deal with loss and grief

Allow yourself to feel sad.
Cry when you want to.
Express your feelings; share with an adult or write them down.
Keep up with your routine.
Remember the loss in a positive manner.

5 ways to embrace puberty

Remember that it is a phase that happens with everyone.
Talk to a trusted adult about bodily changes.
Accept the changes happening emotionally and physically.
Understand that they will help you grow as a person.
Try to embrace the journey of transformation.

Eating Disorder

5 ways to deal with eating disorders

Start the conversation. Talk to a friend or an adult.
Seek professional help if required.
Check in with your eating pattern.
Write down the things you like about yourself.
Be patient with yourself.

Academic Pressure

5 ways to deal with academic pressure

Instead of trying to do everything at once, break your tasks into manageable chunks.
Maintain a systematic time table of your weekly schedule.
Keep smaller goals rather than panicking under high expectation.
Practice meditation for a couple of minutes or drink some relaxing tea.
Stay balanced during the exam season, by taking fixed breaks and eating well.

Peer Pressure

5 ways to deal with peer pressure

Consider the consequence of everything you do and take responsibility for it.
Keep good company, they will have a positive influence on you.
Take time to discover who you are.
Interact with people of all age groups; expose yourself to more than just your peers to get a better understanding of things.
Make informed choices and consult trusted elders.

Body Image & Self esteem

5 ways to boost your self esteem

Get to the root cause of the issue. Deal with negative thoughts and emotions instead of avoiding them.
Set small goals. Don�t burden yourself with expectations. Start small to build your self-confidence.
Look after yourself. Jog, eat healthy, socialise. Doing what brings you joy can help improve your self-esteem.
Avoid comparing yourself to others. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses; you just need to focus on yours.

Bullying

5 ways to deal with a bully

Stay calm and do not give the bully a reaction.
Alerting authority helps to frame a plan and how to better help particularly in unsupervised areas.
Talking to a trusted teacher, school counsellor or a parent.
Strength and safety lies in numbers so move in groups and avoid the bully.
Maintain a confident and firm body language. Breathe normally and maintain eye contact.

Career Guidance

5 tips to help you make the right career choice

Discover your areas of interests, skills and abilities.
Understand more about your personality.
The way you relate to people (that is your interpersonal style).
The way you think and cope with different challenges in life.
Give yourself a reality check by asking questions such as how much training will I need? How much money will I make? How competitive is this career?

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Puberty

Get The Facts : Puberty

Get The Facts : Puberty

Relationships

5 ways to build healthy relationships

Sexuality

5 ways to deal with sexuality and sex issues

Suicide & Self-Harm

5 ways to deal with suicidal thoughts

Abuse

5 ways to deal with abuse

Addiction

5 ways to deal with addiction

Depression & Anxiety

5 ways to deal with depression and anxiety

Loss & Grief

5 ways to deal with loss and grief

Puberty

5 ways to embrace puberty

Eating Disorder

5 ways to deal with eating disorders

Academic Pressure

5 ways to deal with academic pressure

Peer Pressure

5 ways to deal with peer pressure

Body Image & Self esteem

5 ways to boost your self esteem

Bullying

5 ways to deal with a bully

Career Guidance

5 tips to help you make the right career choice

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