Positive Psychology

That’s why we’re sharing 5 tips to help you take the next steps in your career journey. By starting with these broad questions, you can begin to explore the career possibilities that align with your values and priorities. However, to ensure your goals are practical, they should be SMART: This means detailing the specific action steps to achieve your goals – and by when. Did you know that in today’s rapidly-changing workforce, people are likely to change employment 17 times across 5 different careers (source: The Foundation for Young Australians 2016)?

Make sure they’re specific, realistic – and include both short and long-term goals. For example, if you want to be a florist, a short-term goal might be to learn basic arrangements through a short floristry course. If this all sounds like a decision you’re ready to make, then perhaps it’s time for some personalised, professional guidance. By working with one of our registered psychologists, you’ll gain increased self-awareness about your working life, career direction and confidence in decision making.

Body image issues begin in the mind, emerging over time as we’re influenced by external factors including culture and the media. By clinging onto clothes that don’t fit, you’re more likely to feel sad and unworthy. Some statements to get you started include ‘I love my body as it is today’, ‘I am grateful for my body’ and ‘I feel strong and confident in my body’. But don’t just believe us – look at the research, which affirms time and again that gratitude is key to a healthier wellbeing (source: Psychology Today).

But when couples work together to tackle life’s ups and downs, the relationship is more likely to survive – and even thrive. The causes of conflict The stressors that can strain your relationship range from simple to life changing. To be more assertive, it’s important to avoid guilt trips, agree to disagree, stay calm, listen intently, be empathetic, know your value and accept constructive criticism. : Work together to set clear boundaries around time, dislikes, sexual preferences, expectations in the relationship, privacy, goals and other important matters.