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How to prioritise
your wellbeing Thinking about your career and applying for jobs can be an exciting and rewarding process, but sometimes these activities can present challenges. Here’s how to look after your wellbeing: Stay positive when thinking about your future direction ■
Prioritise your wellbeing when exploring career options – as well as thinking about how you can use your skills and qualifications, consider what types of jobs and workplace environments will help you to feel happy and motivated, and check out how employers support staff and encourage healthy approaches.
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Permit yourself to think short term – focus on what you’d like to do for the next year, be open to possibilities, and enjoy the journey rather than putting pressure on yourself to find a ‘perfect’ lifelong career.
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Focus on what you can control – instead of dwelling on uncertainties about the future and what this might mean for your career, allow yourself to let go of anything beyond your control and turn your attention to identifying small positive actions that you can take now to make progress.
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Avoid comparing yourself to others – it's easy to think that everyone else is ahead career-wise, especially with people shouting about success and showcasing seemingly perfect lives 24/7 via social media, but remember, messages are often highly polished, and in reality, most people suffer knock backs and face challenges.
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