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How can I be more proactive in my career · Wellbeing Solutions - Ask A Counsellor

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  SPEAKER_00: Feeling like your career is happening to you rather than something you're shaping is really common, especially during episodes of change or uncertainty.
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  SPEAKER_00: Being proactive simply means shifting from reacting to what comes your way to actively deciding what you want next and taking steps towards it.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now the first shift is moving from waiting to initiating, because it's easy to tell yourself you'll act once you feel more confident or once things settle down.
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  SPEAKER_00: But momentum tends to work the other way around, and confidence usually follows action, not the other way around.
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  SPEAKER_00: So the goal here isn't to wait for that perfect moment, but rather to pick one small manageable action and take it.
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  SPEAKER_00: So instead of a vague goal like getting better opportunities, try naming one concrete thing, such as asking a manager for feedback, requesting a project, or reaching out to someone whose work interests you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breaking it down like this makes it far less overwhelming and much easier to actually start.
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  SPEAKER_00: And it also helps to notice your own patterns.
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  SPEAKER_00: So if you tend to hold back because you're waiting to be noticed or asked, that's worth paying attention to.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now if you've tried taking these steps and still feel consistently stuck, unheard or unsure of your direction, it can help to talk it through with a career coach or mentor who can offer an outside perspective.
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  SPEAKER_00: And if career uncertainty is affecting your mood, sleep or other well-being, more broadly that's worth raising with your GP or a therapist since ongoing stress deserves proper support as well.
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  SPEAKER_00: You can head back into the app anytime for more support and resources or career uncertainty and change.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you are thinking about harming yourself and feeling safe, then please seek urgent help by contacting your local emergency number or a crisis helpline.