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[Marianne] Studying at college and planning your career is an exciting time in your life.
You will experience many ups and downs
before eventually reaching your goal.
Having a resilient mindset will help you
bounce back and not lose hope when
things get tough. Here are five key tips
that can help you.
[Monique] See the possibilities in your current situation, every experience can be a stepping stone in
your career journey.
[Rahul] There is no one right path to reach your career goals. When a mistake and disappointment happens try to see them as learning opportunities.
[Sai] Going outside of your
comfort zone to reach your career goals
can be exciting and rewarding. Take a
chance otherwise you may lose out an exciting opportunity.
[Monique] New activities and
experiences expand your mind and help to
develop new skills. Be curious to stay
engaged learn and expand your career options.
[Rahul] Taking a series of small steps
adds up to achieving big goals.
Sometimes you don't know how close you are to your
goals unless you persist and keep going.
[Marianne] In addition to having a resilient
mindset taking care of yourself
physically, mentally, emotionally and
psychologically during your career
journey is also extremely important.
Here are some self-care activities you can try.
[Monique] Get support from your friends,
family, coworkers or a counselor.
[Rahul] Remember to exercise, eat healthy meals and get enough sleep so your body's better able to handle daily stresses.
[Robert] If you don't give yourself enough breaks you will
quickly burn out. Try deep breathing or
stretching exercises to relax your body.
[Monique] Create a schedule for yourself.
Prioritize your tasks. Arrive early so you have time to plan your day.
[Rahul] Set realistic expectations for yourself and
don't stress about the things you cannot
control.
[Marianne] Now that you've learned some tips from fellow students, what techniques will you utilize to have
a growth mindset and practice self-care?
