The motivation for pursuing a PGCE is to inspire the younger generation, share a passion for science, and contribute valuable experiences to future learners. However, Do something new. Everything is an during my teacher training, I decided I needed time out to experience, so knowing you tried and work on my mental health.
Completing something new conquers fear and fosters growth. Growth allows challenges to become easier, because doing something new — regardless of it being personal or professional — builds confidence. Here is a toolkit that helped me, in the hopes it will help others on their journey:
fessional builds confidence. Going back into my PGCE will inevitably include challenges, so knowing I used my time off to do new things proves I can handle setbacks. Admission into university and the working world meant hobbies fell to the wayside. I decided to restart something that once made me feel alive, and so -I joined a MusicalsBe selective about who you surround yourself. Work on based community choir. The environment is healing. We being mindful of your interactions. Choose friends who meet for weekly rehearsals and perform live at different value the same mindful interactions to foster positive venues. I have felt a sense of belonging and rekindled my relationships. When you follow this pattern repeatedlove for music.
ly, this positively impacts your mental health. You are a culmination of the people yousurround yourself with. I decided to try out a new activity and indulged in some painting! This gave me a newfound energy and enthusiasmand a clear mind, which felt like mental detoxing. Going back to something challenging like – university assignments which creates a heavy mental load. I recommend you find something that helps you unload.
Meditation really worked wonders for me, and is a wonderful way to start or end your day. My personal favourites are Boho Beautiful’s guided meditations. The Mindfulness Teacher has a host of easy meditations for children, or adults. I found these videos while working in a preschool and got positive feedback. Try out freeform doodling as well – another tool that clears your mind and can be exJournaling has changed my life. It cleared massive amounts of clutter in my brain, allowing me to think clearly. I used digital journaling and my notes app if I needed to declutter on the move.
About the contributor
Shreya Gupta is a biomedical science graduate and PGCE biology trainee. She loves music, writing, travelling, unfamiliar places and being curious.
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First published in Issue 1: A World of Possibility, the Innately Science newspaper.