Why volunteering is good for your career – Introduction 👋 Volunteering your time, money, or energy to help your community doesn’t just help the community, but can also help you. Applying for jobs can be difficult. How will you stand out? How can you show that you’ve got… Read More »Why volunteering is good for your career 💼
How to build your personal brand – Introduction 👋 Think about your favourite celebrity. What things come to mind when you hear about them? Are they: The things that come to mind when you hear a person’s name, is their personal brand. What kind of… Read More »How to build your personal brand 😎
20 ways to practice gratitude – Introduction 👋 Did you know that being grateful, can actually make you feel more positive? Psychological studies have shown that grateful people: Even some celebrities attribute their success to practicing gratitude! “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end… Read More »20 ways to practice gratitude 🙏
73 self-care ideas – Introduction 👋 Feeling stressed? Sad? Tired? Burned out? Maybe you need to give yourself some self-care. Often those feelings can be a result of forgetting to look after yourself in such a fast-paced world. Taking time to improve your self-care can… Read More »73 self-care ideas 🛀
38 good personality traits to talk about in job interviews – Introduction 👋 Knowing what personality traits you have can be a powerful tool! It can help you to: What is a personality? 🪞 Your personality is the set of characteristics that make up who… Read More »38 good personality traits to talk about in job interviews 😎
What is a “wall of wins”? – Introduction 👋 A “wall of wins” is a way for you to celebrate your successes. They’re really simple to make – just write down all of your wins! (achievements) It comes from the idea of filling up a… Read More »What is a “wall of wins”? 🧱
What is income tax? – Introduction 👋 Income tax is money that people have to pay to the government. Disclaimer: This website provides information for guidance and educational purposes only. The Grown-Up School does not provide regulated financial advice. You can seek independent financial advice from a… Read More »What is income tax? 💸
What bills should I be paying? – Introduction 👋 Being a grown-up can be expensive! There are lots of bills that grown-ups have to pay, and it can be difficult to keep on top of them! Knowing what bills you need to pay is important… Read More »What bills should I be paying? 💸
How do I get a job? – Introduction 👋 Getting a new job is a big achievement in life, but how do you get there? There are quite a few steps to follow before you reach your first day on the job. Here are the… Read More »How do I get a job? 💼
How to make a good first impression – Introduction 👋 First impressions count. Princeton University research has shown that people will decide whether they think that you’re trustworthy within 1 second of looking at you. If this wasn’t enough, university research has also shown that before you even speak… Read More »How to make a good first impression 👋