October achievements, with a theme of wellbeing at work!

kaii

Hey everyone, how has your October been?

I'm back here again for a monthly achievement check-in! I'd love to hear what you've achieved this October. Of course, feel free to write as many victories as you wish, no matter how big or small they are to you. You’re doing an amazing job like always, and I look forward to hearing these

My achievements this month:
- I put myself in positions where I was out of my comfort zone – I spoke in front of students as part of a Q&A panel about psychology placements which was so daunting and made more connections by attending networking events! This really improved my confidence in the end, so I’m so happy that they happened
- I made time to relax and unwind despite having a busy, stressful week of uni – I went out for a walk in nature and watched Hercules with my sisters hahah
- I did exams for 2 of my psychology modules which I found challenging to revise for whilst being ill and juggling work related to my dissertation

As for this month’s theme, it was world mental health day with a specific focus on work (https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2024)! In relation to this theme, I’m curious to know what kind of things help you ensure that you feel ready to go to work/school?

So that I go to work/uni in a good mental state, I personally value taking breaks when they’re definitely needed – watching an episode of a show I like when I return home after a busy day really improves my mood. And whenever I face common stresses at work, giving myself moments to breathe and writing down what’s bothering me really helps

Again, I’m so proud of you all for getting through October – hope everyone has a lovely November!

Kai

Amy22

Well done for getting through October everyone I'm super proud of you all not matter how big or small your achievements have been they still matter, always remember that.

I think my achievements for this month was just really the same as last months. I have started to try and take more responsibility in my life and basically trying to adult more (because I feel sometimes I lack the responsibility that I need to aquire as an adult sometimes. Also this will sound silly but I started cleaning the house more specifically doing the bathroom (taught by my lovely mum) so I'm kind of doing more housework now 😂. But it's quite important too. I also spoke to my old college tutor and they asked me if I want to come into the college one day and talk about my experiences on my apprenticeship with the bbc which will be middle of November.

I think looking at the theme of looking after yourself at school or work I done know if this currently applies to me as someone who is currently unemployed and feels like my studying days have come to an end (eventhough I still self study through youtube videos now and then). I think though when I was in education/work I tend to allow myself to rest when I went home (though there were times where I brought my work with me at home but as part of my job I kind of had to watch episodes of the show I worked on). I would let myself do a hobby or listen to music because I find when I do something I love it regulates me and keeps me in check. If I had any worries I would try to talk to a colleague or a friend or family members (I was able to have a support worker when I worked there so I came across another issues or my anxiety started to rise, I could talk to them about my feelings).

eylah

well done both of you proud of you both

kaii

@Amy22, I'm so proud of you for taking a lot more responsibility! I think it's really important to start being more independent as you grow up, but it's good to build up this responsibility in small steps so that you don't get stressed - it's completely valid to not have much responsibility yet it really sounds like you're open to learning more as you grow up! I l also feel like I haven't developed enough responsibility at my age, but I know I'll get there! Also, it doesn't sound silly at all that you started cleaning the house more - I wish that I had that privilege to get taught by my mum hahah.

And I agree, I think listening to music and doing a hobby can really relax you - and I'm glad that you've allowed yourself to rest as soon as you get home from work as well since it's really important! I'm happy to hear that you have a supportive network to talk to whenever you have worries as well - it really makes sure that you don't feel alone

ebyrne556

Amazing both very proud of you all
Also i cannot believe we are now in November?!
Crazy times

kaii

Thank you so much @ebyrne556, I'm so proud of you too! and yeah, it's crazy! And now we've just hit double digits in November - time is going so fast, I can't keep up!