Feeling stressed? Ways to manage the pressure
Stress is a natural part of human life. When our brain detects danger, it triggers the body's stress response. It is an automatic survival mechanism we inherited from our ancestors. While we are less likely than our ancestors to be in danger of our lives, we still experience different kinds of challenging situations. When our demands exceed
New beginnings: Managing the transition
Are you starting a new job, business or academic degree? Do you feel nervous and excited at the same time? Any beginning is a time of many changes. We engage in new projects because we want to learn interesting things, develop our skills, improve our career prospects and feel accomplished. Whenever we take on a new challenge,
Keeping well while looking for a job
Have you just finished a degree? are you looking to change your job? Completing a degree and seeking job opportunities develop our knowledge and skills to progress in our careers. For most people, applying for a job can be a motivating opportunity to build knowledge and skills in your chosen field. However, the changes in the
Are you preparing to go to university?
You have no made your decision to go to university, and you want to prepare well to make a good start. You may be travelling a short distance to your chosen university, or you may be leaving your home country to come to the UK. Your mind will be full of ideas anticipating how things will be
Feeling unsure about returning to work?
Have you been working from home since lockdown? If so, it may seem a long time ago since you last went into the office. At first, you may have found it hard to adjust to working from home, and getting used to doing your work online. Many found it challenging to juggle family life and work,
Planning to study in the UK?
So you have decided to continue your education in the UK. You probably are now wondering what you can do to prepare well for when you arrive in a new environment. Maybe, this is your first time away from home living independently. Managing transitions Whenever we decide to do something new, it is because we want to