ep 6: the fig tree analogy and career indecision

Join me, your host Ellie, on this weeks episode of squares and circles where we will be exploring the trending ‘fig tree analogy’ from Sylvia Plath’s book ‘The Bell Jar’. Come along as I talk about ways to stop feeling so indecisive, confused and stressed out about your future, and turn all of those emotions into excitement for the things you can achieve! Journal Prompts: ✨What are my core values and how do I want them to be reflected in my career? ✨What activities or tasks do I enjoy doing the most in my free time? ✨What subjects or topics am I naturally curious about and want to learn more about? ✨Talk about a time where you felt genuine joy, what were you doing and how can you implement more of that into your daily life? ✨What have been my most fulfilling jobs or volunteer experiences? Why did I enjoy them? ✨Reflect on a project or task that made me lose track of time. What was it and why did it engage me so much? ✨What skills or talents have others consistently praised me for? ✨If I could try any job for a day, what would it be and why? what is stopping me from trying it now? ✨What careers have I considered in the past, and what has drawn me to or away from them? ✨Who are my career role models and what aspects of their careers inspire me? ✨Where do I see myself in five years? ✨What kind of work-life balance do I want? ✨What lifestyle do I envision for myself and how does my career choice support that lifestyle? ✨What impact do I want to have on the world or in my community through my career? ✨What kind of work environment do I thrive in? (e.g., collaborative, independent, structured, flexible) ✨What are my non-negotiables in a job (e.g., location, salary, company culture)? ✨What steps can I take right now to explore potential careers (e.g., informational interviews, internships, further education)? ✨How can I test out my interests in low-risk ways (e.g., volunteering, part-time jobs, side projects)? ✨What additional skills or education might I need to pursue the career I’m interested in? Sources https://medium.com/readers-digests/sylvia-plaths-fig-tree-analogy-and-decision-making-1d3e5eb4d45c#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20the%20fig%20tree,lead%20to%20fulfillment%20and%20success.

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