Tips to help you:
Last year’s version of you was great – you don’t need to reinvent yourself every new year!
Get some fresh air or just take a break and stretch (you can even do this at your desk! – Have a look into Box Breathing)
Speak to colleagues and managers (or your apprenticeship mentor) and be honest about how you are feeling
Be nice to yourself and stay positive – what are you doing well at? Rather than not
Have a think about what is going well and what you may have to look forward to. If you don’t have anything, plan a simple day out or coffee with a friend so you have something to look forward to
Take small, manageable steps, every little helps – get in touch with your apprenticeship trainer about an action plan if you are struggling with this
Prioritise – you can’t do everything at once
Practice mindfulness and do regular exercise and maintain a healthy diet
Set boundaries, it is ok to say no (or not now!)
Work on your self-esteem and confidence (Have a look into ‘Power Poses’)
‘If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward’ – Martin Luther King Jr.
Remember, we’re here to support you.
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