A career change means a complete transformation, a new job, new position, new employer, it’s a big deal! And it can lead to massive stress and worry. But career stagnation and monotony can also cause a lot of unhappiness.

There comes a point when we want to try out something radically different, which taps into our full range of talents. So, if you find yourself fantasizing about a completely new career, and you have the energy, money and courage to reinvent yourself, my advice will be to go for it. Instead of day-dreaming, you have the choice to fill your career with excitement and purpose if you are willing to take a leap of faith with an uninhibited sense of wanderlust, curiosity and adventure.

Dr. Aditi Dubey was previously an assistant professor in Centennial College. She is now a lecturer in the Centre of Applied English Studies, Faculty of Arts, The University of Hong Kong. Before being a educator she has also been a BBC Radio news presenter and reporter and also a flight attendant. 

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• Edu Lauton 
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With so many religions and philosophies of life out there, it begs the question, which is the right way? Or Are they all the right way, or maybe just part of the way? Is there only one right way? What is it, what makes the most logical sense? You decide… 

*The purpose of these videos is not to try to convince or persuade you in favor of any philosophy or religion, or to put down any particular philosophy or religion, but to merely get you to free and open up your mind to different perspectives and possibilities.

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Jet Li is an amazing martial artist, actor and a down to earth and humble man. He is somewhat simple and philosophical as can be seen by his interviews. He speaks some very wise and inspirational words in this interview below that we always need to be reminded of and can be applied to everyday life.

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There are two times in your day that you have complete control over; when you wake up and when you go to bed. The rest of your day will be filled with experiences, of which many will be completely out of your control.

What you do have, however, is the power to control your reaction to these experiences. If someone cuts me off in traffic, I can choose to swear and get my blood pressure up or I can choose to let it go and say thank you for the lesson in patience! Your paradigm or outlook on life has been linked to your well-being and health.

Your thoughts determine your behaviour. Your body will not go where your mind doesn’t lead… Change your thoughts and you can change your mood which has a major impact on behaviour.

So just how do we jump start a mood change?

• Firstly, you need to become aware of your mental and emotional state.
• You then need to engage with your personal list of “mood shifters” or techniques to jump-start a positive change in emotion:

Grab a pen and paper and create your own list. Use mine below for some inspiration:

1. GET ACTIVE – MOTION LEADS TO EMOTION

Exercise improves your overall health and your sense of well-being. It helps to boost confidence and also has some direct stress-busting benefits.

It pumps up your endorphins. Physical activity helps bump up the production of your brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. Although this function is often referred to as a runner’s high, a rousing game of tennis or a nature hike also can contribute to this same feeling.

It’s meditation in motion. After a fast-paced game of racquetball or several laps in the pool, you’ll often find that you’ve forgotten the day’s irritations and concentrated only on your body’s movements.

As you begin to regularly shed your daily tensions through movement and physical activity, you may find that this focus on a single task, and the resulting energy and optimism, can help you remain calm and clear in everything you do.

It improves your mood. Regular exercise can increase self-confidence, it can relax you, and it can lower the symptoms associated with mild depression and anxiety. Exercise can also improve your sleep, which is often disrupted by stress, depression and anxiety.

All of these exercise benefits can ease your stress levels and give you a sense of command over your body and your life.

2. LISTEN TO YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC

Put on your headphones and listen to your favorite track. Close your eyes and just listen to the music. Music can transport us and has the ability to shift our moods instantly.

3. BREATHE

Often a bad mood is the result of anxiety and a fast-paced lifestyle in the rat race.

Slow down.

Acknowledge your bad mood and stop and take 10 long, slow, deep breaths. Breathing deeply is an effective way to relax and promote oxygen flow. The simple act of breathing can help you reconnect with yourself and shift your mood.

4. JUMP

I often ask my clients to take their shoes and socks off, go and find a piece of grass and jump up and down… with purpose… at least 2 x 10 times. This simply discharges energy but leaves you feeling really earthed!

5. WATCH COMEDY

Laughter is very powerful and the act of laughing releases endorphins. Endorphins are the body’s “feel good hormones”. They also act as the body’s natural pain killers.

For sufferers of chronic pain, laughing and smiling can be very effective in pain management, as can laughing off the pain when you bump an elbow or fall over.

6. SNIFF CERTAIN SCENTS

Inhaling the scent of orange (or essential orange oil) or lavender can reduce anxiety and improve mood. I personally LOVE vanilla. Find a scent that makes you smile and buy a bottle or two. Keep one in your hand bag and one next to your bed.

7. GO FOR GREEN

Want to feel more upbeat? Bring in the colours of sunshine and spring fields. In a study from the Vrije University in Amsterdam, adults reported feeling happier around these two colors.

Go for a green smoothie, wear that green dress, buy some sunflowers for your desk, grab the green and yellow highlighter and prepare to feel better in no time!

8. LIGHT A CANDLE

Flickering flames (as long as they’re contained!) can burn away stress and help us feel better all around.

9. PET YOUR PET

Cuddling, playing, or just chillin’ with the fur-kids can help us feel happier and less stressed.

10. EAT YOURSELF HAPPY

We are what we eat, so step away from the unhappy meal. Instead, try out these meals to boost your mood. Up the happiness quotient by setting a nice place for yourself, lighting a candle, and giving thanks for the meal.

About the Author:

• Liz Moore aka Soldier Girl

After spending 15 years in the corporate world, Soldier Girl has ditched the heels for a whole new way of life dedicated to empowering and inspiring others to transform into the best version of themselves they can possibly be through dedicated life, business and wellness coaching.

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