#also going to tafe for diploma changed my job options
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I won't lie some of my best decisions have been going Fuck It and taking a risk or following my gut 👍
#moving out of home i was just like enough is enough#also going to tafe for diploma changed my job options#so I'm doing something i don't actively hate#hell some work days are actually good to pretty good#also when i very strongly felt like buying a boxing bag a few years ago#don't do the boxing anymore but it was an entry way to working out at home then gym when i felt ready#another example with this current place we're living i was very forward about it and got what i wanted and then some#anyway the lesson is stop putting up mental barriers and many of the more objective ones are built up in your mind as unapproachable#when in fact they may not be
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So you've got your ATAR. What now?
Updated December 14, 2018 13:25:10
Photo: Many school leavers are wondering what's over the horizon. Thousands of year 12 students are starting to receive their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) scores. So what happens now that you've got your results, and how can you cope if it's not the number you expected? Don't let your ATAR determine your career This goes for those of you who got the ATAR you wanted as much as those who didn't. Dr Ranjana Srivastava said a lot of students who receive top marks think they should study courses with high entrance scores, but when they actually start working in the field it isn't what they expected. She recommends learning as much as you can about your chosen career before investing years of study in it.
Photo: Ranjana Srivastava wrote a book to help students understand what it's like to be a doctor. (ABC Radio Melbourne: Nicole Mills) Dr Srivastava recently wrote a book called What It Takes To Be A Doctor to help prospective medical students learn more about career realities. "Increasingly I have thought that there is a real mismatch of expectations between what we think a career in medicine is and what it ends up being," she told ABC Radio Melbourne's Ali Moore. "I think there's a lot of disillusionment in medicine and a lot of people who feel that they are stuck in a career because it takes 10 or 15 years to get there but they're not satisfied." Once you make a commitment to a course like medicine it can be difficult to go back, Dr Srivastava said. "I think there's a lot of societal pressure, parental, self-induced pressure to say: 'How could I give up this spot, how could I give up this career that is wanted by so many people?' "I'm very lucky to have lasted and to have found that it is a career that suits me, but certainly even in my family and my friendship circle there are people who would have done things differently." There are other ways into university Torrens University vice-chancellor Professor Justin Beilby said ATAR scores were not everything. "The ATAR is going to have a use-by date in the next five or 10 years, but we don't actually have something that's any better at the moment," he said. "We have to have a look at this again and find another way to assess kids properly or broadly as they move forward into education after school."
Photo: Professor Justin Beilby says the education sector is offering more micro-credentials. (ABC Radio Melbourne: Nicole Mills) He said about 30 per cent of students found another pathway into their preferred university course. If you've got your heart set on a particular course but your ATAR score wasn't high enough to get straight in, he recommended working hard in a vocational training course, getting good grades and then applying to transfer to a uni degree. "Choose wisely, don't rush the decision," he said. It's a message echoed by careers coach Leah Lambart, who works with school leavers and people who want to change careers. "The key message is that there are pathways into nearly every degree," she said. "It may take you six months or 12 months longer, but if you start in a TAFE course or a diploma course and do well, then there's no reason why you can't transfer at a later point or go to a uni with a lower-ranked ATAR and then transfer across. "As long as you work hard and prove yourself." You can always change careers. In fact, most people do Professor Beilby said many people changed jobs up to seven times in their careers. "The issue is just to explore, to look for options," he said. "You can do it at [age] 55. You can do it at 25." Ms Lambart is a great example of that.
Photo: Leah Lambart says if your career satisfies you 70 per cent of the time, you're doing well. (ABC Radio Melbourne: Nicole Mills) She left school with a good ATAR score but with no idea about what to do with her future. "I went home and cried for two weeks because I didn't know what to do with it," she said. "I ended up choosing accounting or commerce because I was good at maths." She spent four years as an accountant but was "not engaged in the work at all". "I was not using my strengths which was building relationships; instead I was overcoming weaknesses." Ms Lambart said some people took longer than others to find their pathway but it's not a race. The important thing is to find the career that works best for you. "I've also worked with many people who got fantastic ATARs but still have ended up changing careers because perhaps what they chose in the first place was not the best fit," she said. "I've had people who have gone to university who have said to me, 'in hindsight I should have gone to TAFE and done a trade; that would have been a much better fit'."
Photo: If you take a year off after school, make sure you spend your time productively. (stock.xchng: dynamix ) Should I take a gap year? Ms Lambart said a year off could benefit some people as long as it was productive. "I have had clients who've spent the year at home playing video games and that is not productive," she said. "I would use it to try little experiments, use it to get a taste of some things you might be interested in. "Trying little things or volunteer work that will actually give you some clarity around whether you are actually interested in something." Professor Beilby said it was important to "find the story that suits you". "I think it's about building your portfolio, building your experiences," he said. "Three of my sons have all had years off. "For some students it's the right thing to do, for others they're already ready and they clearly have a passion in their area of interest." You don't have to choose a career forever Ms Lambart said there was too much pressure on school leavers to choose a career for the rest of their lives. Instead, she recommended choosing something you would be happy to do for the next five or seven years. "Hopefully that's something that they enjoy, but if they get to the end of that period and they decide that it's not something that they want to do forever, it's so easy to go on and do some further study or a short course or a TAFE course and change direction and pivot."
Photo: Many people change jobs multiple times during their career. (ABC News: Margaret Burin ) Think about the big picture Many students get hung up on labels like law, medicine or engineering, but there's more to a career than just a job title. Dr Srivastava suggested thinking more about what your whole life would look like. "The point of university is not simply to gain another degree, it's to be whole and altruistic and community-minded," she said. "I think one of the problems young people who are finishing schools are confronted with is it almost seems like a unilateral decision: what course are you going to do, not what sort of human being are you going to become. "As a society and as educators and as parents I think we need to bring it back to that." Dr Srivastava warned the rise of social media could make people feel inadequate sometimes, but it was important to remember it's a carefully curated highlights reel that didn't always show the day-to-day reality of work. "I think there's actually nothing wrong with having a job that pays the bills and keeps your life going and you don't love it but there are other things that you do," she said. "A career is a part of your life but it's not your whole life." Ms Lambart said people who felt fulfilled at work 70 per cent of the time were "doing pretty well". "I think it's about finding work that energises you, finding work that plays to your strength," she said. Professor Beilby said if you had a passion for something you should find a career that matched. "Find what you really love, that's an important thing to do." Topics:education,university-and-further-education,people,human-interest,children,family-and-children,schools,secondary-schools,careers,anxiety,stress,mental-health,melbourne-3000,australia First posted December 14, 2018 11:10:22 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-14/atar-results-released-what-if-you-dont-get-the-score-you-want/10614326
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MIKEY’S PERSONAL BLOG 76, November 2017
“With persistence, courage and the willingness to learn and grow, we are often capable of achieving far more than anyone - including ourselves - might ever have expected.” The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris (p. 244)
On Monday morning, I had a full body aromatherapy message by my friend and workmate Shannon Currant who is currently completing her Diploma of Beauty Therapy at Chisholm Institute of TAFE in Berwick. I was honestly really grateful that she asked me to participate in her assessment because a) Hello! Who doesn’t love a free message? and b) I really wanted to help Shannon out. After filling out a questionnaire and consent form, I was ready to go.
Unfortunately, we had to deal with loud construction vehicles working outside which was literally shaking the whole building. But once I was on the massage table, it didn’t bother me as much. Plus the soft chimes and swamp noises playing through the speakers was a welcome distraction. I thought that Shannon did a really good job, making sure I felt comfortable and relaxed the whole time and asking me if the pressure was okay. She was very professional about it and I’d be happy to participate again if she needs me.
On Monday night, I went to an RPM class at YMCA Casey ARC in Narre Warren. My emotions were still running pretty high after receiving an unexpected message on social media. It seems that I truly can’t handle criticism or anyone having a go at me because reading that message hurt me so much. And I had to admit that I’m partly to blame for this. I fuck things up without intending to but it was a sign that I need to cut the cord and let go. So I decided to do the mature thing and own my shit. It’s time to take responsibility.
Tonight’s class was vital for me in releasing these intense negative emotions festering within me...anger, guilt, hurt, shame, depression, disappointment. No matter what anyone thinks about me, I have to keep focusing on doing what’s best for me and looking after myself instead of wallowing in self-pity and playing the “Poor Michael” violin. I can’t let other people stop me from living my life nor can I please everyone. All I can do is learn from my mistakes, apologize, hope they accept it and move on.
Despite this emotional storm going on inside my head, I was pleasantly surprised with how well I did tonight. There were seven tracks from several older releases. The fitness instructor Janine who was filling in for Claire recognised me when I walked into the cycle studio and immediately I felt a little better about myself. I pushed myself over 130 RPM which I haven’t done in a very long time during the racing sections and up to 90 RPM during the internal training sections. It was pretty much giving a big FUCK YOU to all the negativity that’s been holding me back in my life. https://www.lesmills.com/workouts/f...
On Tuesday morning, I visited Bunjil Place for the first time since it opened last weekend. It was designed by Francis-Jones Morehan Thorp and cost $125 million dollars to build. The architecture both inside and outside the building is very impressive. There are major influences made to Aboriginal art, culture and past history. Bunjil itself literally means creator deity and is represented by a wedge tailed eagle, which the building is shaped like from an aerial view. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunji...
There are also some throwbacks to the styles of Art Deco and Art Nouveau with the use of spiral staircases, large expansive curves, block rectangular forms in the windows and simple, clean lines. The combination of natural materials such as the abstract timber sculptural forms in the foyer, dark grey woolen carpets and plush leather/suede seating works really well as does the use of large glass panels around the entrance. This maximises the amount of natural light coming into the building and provides spectacular views of Fountain Gate. https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/abou...
The facilities inside of Bunjil Place are all ultra-modern and state of the art. These include an 800 seat performance theater, a 200 seat studio space, a 350 seat function centre, art galleries, meeting rooms, a multi-level library, a cafe, an outdoor plaza, an open foyer and customer service centre. It is a major improvement and necessary upgrade compared to the now outdated council buildings over the road. https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/venu...
On Tuesday afternoon, I had a formal one on one consultation with my potential new personal trainer Abhishek Ashokkumar from Silverback Training Co.. We spent most of the session talking about past experiences, who I am as a person, my short term and long term goals, what I want out of my training and how I’m going to get there. It felt good being able to express myself, be honest with Abhi and unravel what I truly wanted from the complex depths of my mind. My fitness journey so far has been a turbulent roller-coaster ride but I have no regrets and I wouldn’t change any of it.
Honestly, I’m still in a state of transition right now and buried beneath a massive “What If?” cloud when it comes to where I want to head next. Most of that is being able to let go of the past and confront the fear of change and uncertainty of the future. But otherwise I walked away feeling assured that Abhi could be a good fit for me. He is highly knowledgeable, no bullshit, funny, passionate, caring and training clients for the right reasons. There’s also no pressure to make a decision either way nor do I have to worry about any dreaded lock-in contracts. Certainly a lot of pros and green lights there. Now, I just have to be ready to start. https://www.theyardfitness.com.au/
On Tuesday night, I attended a nutrition seminar at YMCA Casey ARC in Narre Warren. It was just a small intimate gathering of five people inside one of the training rooms on the pool level. Nutritionist and Dietitian Marnie Nitschke facilitated the seminar, talking about whether things like coconut oil, probiotics, A2 milk and activating nuts are good or bad for your health. She also discussed the top 10 trendy diets, explaining what evidence each of them had and why they don’t work. These included Sarah Wilson’s I Quit Sugar diet, the Paleo diet, the Detox Diet, the Blood Group diet, Raw Food diet, High Carb Low Fat diet and the 5:2 diet. http://www.everydaynutrition.com.au/...
The biggest problems with these diets are the lack of scientific evidence, not being sustainable in the long term, are missing key nutrients that are needed for the body to function correctly and are usually far too restrictive and unrealistic. It all comes down to having a balanced diet high in plant based foods plus eggs, fish, nuts, yogurt, cheese, milk and meats. And everything else in moderation. Nobody should feel guilty about eating a slice of cake or a chocolate biscuit, just don’t eat the whole packet in one go. https://www.caseyarc.ymca.org.au/wh...
Because the seminar was running slightly overtime, I was a few minutes late getting to my Body Combat class but thankfully I didn’t miss too much. Took me a while to get into the rhythm and not feel uncoordinated but eventually I got there. Cinamon mixed the tracks up again, putting in a Braveheart battle theme with a bow and arrow movement and The Prodigy’s Spitfire which included lots of dynamic lunges and side kicks. I always seem to walk away from a combat class feeling like I worked hard and that I really enjoyed myself. https://www.lesmills.com/workouts/f...
On Thursday night, I caught up with my friend Amy Amy in Thornbury. Getting off at Croxton station, I walked down Darebin street and met Amy at a pizza restaurant called Il Pizzaiolo. Thornbury is not an area I’m very familiar with but I was well prepared with directions in my head and in my pocket. I love admiring the older styled houses that are still preserved including Californian Bungalows, Queen Anne and Federation. I noticed that there were quite a few political posters up for the upcoming local election as well as support my marriage equality.
The Il Pizzaiolo is a traditional Italian pizza restaurant and for the most part, I had a very pleasant experience there. I decided to play it safe and order a Margarita pizza as the other options weren’t very appealing and were difficult to understand let alone pronounce. We then walked around the block to the SPAN Community House Thornbury in Clyde Street for the Om Chanting Circle class. There’s nothing that says getting out of your comfort zone by being in a new suburb, a new venue and meeting a new group of people.
As expected, my social anxiety was pretty high initially as meeting new people is a huge trigger for me. But eventually it did simmer down. Once I’m able to feel comfortable in the space and recognise that these people have good intentions, then the anxiety doesn’t have as strong effect on me. And the truth is that the people in this group were all friendly, kind, loving, compassionate, non-judgemental and open minded. Pretty much the types of people I need to be around more often.
The Om Chanting meditation class was facilitated by Paul “Paulie” Daniele. Red plastic chairs were positioned in a circular formation with two chairs in the center forming an inner circle. Essentially we had to chant om continuously for 40 minutes. That prospect for me was pretty concerning as I wasn’t sure I could last that long. But the good news was that you can take a few seconds to recover before breathing in again and knowing that everyone can go at their own pace. I did find that my throat was straining at times but that’s probably because I’m not used to doing it.
It was a really beautiful experience. During the reflective discussion at the end of the class, I described it as being inside a towering cathedral with a large choir of people all chanting together. You can literally feel the vibrations and the energy generated from the sounds we were all producing. There was a large range of harmonic frequencies that could be heard during the meditation from deep brassy tones to high pitched angelic-like tones. Very much brought my back to my days of studying Physics back in VCE.
Overall, I’m really glad that I made the effort to travel all the way out to Thornbury to see my friend Amy and to experience a different form of meditation than what I’m used to. Getting home was unfortunately a major hassle as I had to deal with replacement buses from Caulfield to Dandenong. Things went smoothly until I was forced to depart at Clayton station and was essentially left stranded there waiting for another bus. Getting close to Midnight, I didn’t want to take my chances waiting around for a bus that may never arrive. My gut instinct told me to call my parents to pick me up and that’s what I did. Thankfully I got myself home safe and that’s all that matters really. https://www.facebook.com/mindfulbod...
On Friday morning, I went to a Body Pump class with Gina at YMCA Casey ARC in Narre Warren. It’s probably been about six months or so since I last did a Pump class as I was already doing on-going strength training with my PT. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done any sort of weight lifting so I knew going in that I was going to be pretty rusty and needed to go easy on how much weight I should be putting on the bar. It really didn’t take long before I started to feel the burn and the muscle soreness in my arms, shoulders and lower back.
It was really lovely of Gina to give me a greeting as I really didn’t expect her to remember me let alone my name. She also pointed out that I was the only guy in the room but this didn’t bother me. I’m used to being in female dominated fitness classes. We did a combination of deadlifts, rows, back squats, overhead power presses and shoulder lifts with the barbell and some bicep and tricep curls with the hand weights.
There were a few times I struggled to keep up especially during the bench press sections and I even had to skip a few reps to recover but I did what I could. We also did some squats and lunges, core crunches and yoga stretches to finish the class off. https://www.lesmills.com/workouts/f...
“We were talking about the love we all could share. When we find it, to try our best to hold it there with our love. With our love, we could save the world, if they only knew. Try to realise it's all within yourself. No one else can make you change.” The Beatles - Within You, Without You (1967)
“Child-like. No one understands. Jack knife. In your sweaty hands. Some kind of innocence is measured out in years. You don't know what it's like to listen to your fears. You can talk to me, if you're lonely you can talk to me.” The Beatles - Hey Bulldog (1969)
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