Volunteering
Do you have an altruistic attitude to life? Do you have an unselfish concern about the welfare of others? Do you feel that you could motivate others? Do you feel you can improve other people’s quality of life? If the answer to these questions is YES then it would seem that you’re perfect material for […]
Homelessness
Homelessness in Malta may not appear to be as big of a problem as it really is. This is because we are not used to visibly seeing people sleeping on the streets or in other public places. Instead, the social problem in Malta is hidden, which is different than the stereotype that we usually associate […]
Physically Active
Physical Exercise – by Peter aged 16 I am an exercise freak; I just can’t get enough of it. I am not sure what it is about exercise but I know that it makes me feel really good. I feel strong, I feel fit and I feel healthy and it somehow fills me with plenty […]
Assertiveness
It’s not easy to say ‘no’ to something especially when everyone else is saying ‘yes’. Sometimes, it’s not easy to stand up for what you believe in. We are all afraid of being unpopular and of ending up with no friends because we want different things from others, or because we have different ideas or […]
Abuse
My mum and dad split up when I was 8 years old. They were always screaming and shouting at each other. When my dad left home, my mum started laying on the sofa all day long, crying and drinking. There have been days when she’d have drunk so much that she would just fall asleep […]
Anxiety
Anxiety is a lot like a toddler. It never stops talking; tells you you’re wrong about everything and wakes you up at 3 AM. Butterflies in your stomach before an important event? Worried about how you will meet a deadline? Nervous about a dental or medical procedure? If so, you are like most people. […]