Significant Career Lesson From a Talent Associate at Ednovate
Adrian's most significant career lesson, learned since UCLA, is the importance of self-care: "realizing that you're on your own" necessitates establishing "self-care routines," understanding one's needs—be it socialization or solitude—and allowing for self-compassion in this process. This self-awareness, Adrian suggests, is crucial for navigating the challenges and successes of a professional career.
Self-Care, Stress Management, Work-Life Balance, Resilience, Personal Growth
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Adrian Yu
Talent Associate
Ednovate
UCLA 2021
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Disabled, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Prioritize self-care, including sleep and social needs, to manage the transition from school to a professional career.
2. Understand your own needs and preferences to develop effective self-care routines.
3. Give yourself grace and time to discover what works best for your well-being and professional success.
Transcript
What is one lesson you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
Going all the way back to my days at UCLA, I think it's just about taking care of yourself. Growing up, we have all sorts of supports.
We have school support, and different adults telling us they'll take care of us or give us things to help us excel. But the hardest transition coming out of school is realizing that you're on your own.
Being on your own is both cool and scary, and exciting. The key to success in navigating those waters is establishing self-care routines and really getting to know yourself.
What kind of sleep habits do you need? What do you need to do after socializing? Do you need more social interaction for energy, or do you prefer to read a book with some tea?
It's about finding those things out. None of us will figure them out right away, and you need to give yourself grace for that. It will come if you keep pushing, and things will work out.
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