Feeling secure about yourself, having a sense of self-worth, and having a clear sense of self-identity so that you step away or create some physical or psychological distance from things that pull you down or give you stress, will help you be more resilient.
Make sure you think of all of your travel companions when booking activities. If you are traveling with children, be sure planned activities are child-friendly. If someone in your group has health/dietary considerations, be respectful of those as you plan the trip.
A printed travel guide can be incredibly useful whilst on holiday. They will have suggestions for activities and ratings for specific companies. The information in reputable guides is usually very accurate.
To write a career development plan, start by writing down your primary field of interest. For example, “My primary career interest is teaching at secondary school level.”
A career development plan is a useful tool to help you progress deliberately through a specific career path. You will critically consider where you are in your career, where you’d like to be, how you think you can get there, and how you’ll measure your actions.
Ecotherapy can help build your confidence through enabling you to meet and overcome new challenges, trying new activities and learning new skills, which can increase your confidence to try new things in other areas of your life, and increasing your motivation to stay active.
Doing physical activity is known to have many physical and mental health benefits; getting more regular social contact with people can reduce loneliness and boost self-esteem; being surrounded by nature can boost your overall mood and sense of wellbeing.
Trying new things, such as sitting in a different seat in meetings or going somewhere new for lunch, can help you notice the world in a new way.
To add mindfulness to your daily routine, it can be helpful to pick a regular time – the morning journey to work or a walk at lunchtime – during which you decide to be aware of the sensations created by the world around you.
Positive social skills include open, respectful and direct communication techniques, maintaining a positive attitude, and having a sense of humour when faced with challenges.