Wellbeing Weekly: Navigating Life After Secondary School
Each week Gleneagles provide our Wellbeing News - your space for practical tips and conversations around health and wellbeing. Each edition explores a variety of topics designed to inspire wellbeing across our community.
Leaving secondary school is a big step. It can bring excitement, uncertainty, stress, or a mix of all three. Whatever you're feeling, it's normal and everyone experiences change differently.Some common challenges include:
- Making new friends and connections in a different setting
- Adjusting to study, training, or work environments
- Managing responsibilities, deadlines, and finances
- Adapting to new routines and expectations
- Finding a sense of belonging and identity in new settings
- Worrying about making the right decisions
Tips to help with the transition:- Learn about stress and your early warning signs so you can put healthy coping strategies in place
- Accept some things won't go to plan, but can give us opportunities for growth
- Be kind to yourself. Changes in routine and the unknown can be difficult
- Break large goals into smaller, achievable steps
- Create a routine that includes activities you enjoy
- Stay connected with family and friends
- Talk through worries with someone you trust
If you are looking for support and guidance regarding your next steps in work and study, talk to your engagement leaders, wellbeing or pathways.
You can also access support outside of school with Headspace Work and Study Support: Work and study support | headspace
Need support?
Call: Lifeline 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 for 24/7 phone counselling support.
Email: wellbeing@gleneagles.vic.edu.