20 tips for kids

Been having a think about advice I'd give to my future kid. So I pulled in 20 tips which would be a speech I'll be delivering TED style in 10 years, should I be conkidded by then.

Don't bottle it up. Those tricky chats? They're like dodgy plumbing - ignore 'em, and you'll have a right mess on your hands later. So roll up your sleeves, put the kettle on, and have a good natter. That’s what we’re here for. Trust me, it's better than a burst pipe.

Feeling stressed? Get a plan, sorted. When life's expectations and reality are having a barney, stress is the bouncer chucking you out. So get organised, make a plan, and you'll be back on the dance floor in no time.

Be like water, my friend. Remember that bloke Bruce Lee? He said, "Be like water." Life's a bit unpredictable, innit? So learn to adapt, and you'll always find your way.

Whinging gets you nowhere. If you can change it, do it. If you can't, well, what's the point of moaning? Crack on, eh?

Ambition needs a map. Want to climb a mountain? Great! But you'll need a map, won't you? Same goes for your dreams. Figure out where you're going, and then get to stepping.

Be reliable, be a legend. Being the one everyone can count on? That's a superpower, that is. So show up, do your bit, and you'll be the bee's knees.

Hold onto those straight shooters. Not everyone's going to tell you the truth, especially when you're doing well. Find those who will, and keep 'em close. They're worth their weight in gold.

Kindness is king. The world can be a bit of a rotter sometimes. Don't let it turn you into one. Be kind, always. It costs nothing, and it'll make you a diamond.

Surround yourself with sunshine. Hang out with people who make you smile, who inspire you. Life's too short for anything else, innit?

Embrace the hard graft for the good life. Want an easy life? Do the hard stuff now. It's like putting in a bit of elbow grease to get the telly working. Worth it in the end, eh?

Regret doing nothing, not something. So you took a leap and it didn't quite work out? Dust yourself off, have a laugh about it. It's better than wondering "what if?".

Follow your energy, not just your passion. Passion's a fickle thing, but energy? That's your gut telling you where to go. So listen up, and follow that buzz.

Know thyself, young padawan. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses is like having a cheat code for life. Use it wisely.

Patience is a virtue, and it pays off. Good things come to those who wait, or so they say. So put the graft in now, and reap the rewards later. It's like saving up for a holiday - all the sweeter in the end.

Take the bull by the horns. Life isn't always a bowl of cherries, is it? But instead of moaning, take control. You're the boss of your own destiny, mate.

You've got this, but only if you graft. Anything's possible if you're willing to put in the hard yards. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was your dream life.

Be a shoulder to cry on. Everyone loves a good celebration, but it's those who are there when things go pear-shaped that you'll really cherish. Be that mate, always.

Ask and you shall receive (maybe). If you want something, ask for it. The worst they can say is no, right?

Chill out, no one's got it all figured out. We're all just winging it, kiddo. So relax, enjoy the ride, and don't be afraid to ask for directions.

Life's a gift, so cherish it. You never know when it's going to be your last pint down the pub, your last Sunday roast with the fam. So make the most of every moment, yeah?