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Future Self Time Capsule

Imagine you are contributing to a class newspaper time-capsule page to open in Year 13. Reflect on what matters to you now, what you hope for, and how you can look after your wellbeing. You may keep responses private or write generally; do not include information you would not want others to read. There are no right answers. You can pass on any prompt and choose a different one.

The present-day headline

Write about yourself in ways that feel comfortable. Focus on strengths, interests and what helps you feel well.

1.Write a short class-newspaper headline that captures something important about your life right now. Add one sentence explaining your choice.

2.Choose two strengths you use in everyday life, then give one example of how you have used one of them recently. Strengths could include persistence, humour, creativity, kindness or curiosity.

3.Which response is a helpful, realistic way to handle a setback?

Pretend it does not matter and never ask for help.
Notice how you feel, consider one next step, and talk to someone trustworthy if needed.
Decide that one setback proves you can never succeed.
Compare yourself with everyone else until you feel motivated.

4.Name one activity, place or person that can help you feel settled or supported. Explain one reason it helps. You may keep the person’s identity private.

A message for Year 13 you

Make hopes specific enough to act on, while remembering that plans can change. Wellbeing includes connection, rest, belonging and asking for support—not only achievement.

5.Choose one goal for the next few years. Write a small first step you could take this month and one person or resource that might support you.

6.Future plans sometimes change. Write one hope you have, then finish: “If this plan changes, I could still…”

7.True or false: Asking a trusted person for help when stress feels difficult to manage can be a sign of strength.

TrueFalse

8.A class-newspaper editor is stressed about deadlines and is sleeping poorly. Suggest two supportive, realistic actions the editor could try, including one way to reach out for help.

9.Write a short note to your Year 13 self. Include one thing you hope you still value, one reminder for a difficult day, and permission to change your mind about a goal. Keep it private if you prefer.

A wellbeing toolkit

Think of support as a toolkit: different strategies suit different situations, and professional support is appropriate when problems persist or feel overwhelming.

10.Match each situation with a useful first response.

You feel tense before a presentation.
A friend says they have felt low for a while.
You are unsure whether an online wellbeing tip is reliable.

Check it with a trusted adult or a reputable health service before relying on it.
Try a steady breathing pause and practise one opening sentence.
Listen without judging and encourage them to talk with a trusted adult or health professional.

11.Complete the sentence with one support option you could use: “If I or someone I care about needed extra support, I could speak to…” You may give a role rather than a name.

12.Finish your time-capsule reflection: “One small thing I can do this week to support my wellbeing is…” Make it realistic and specific.