S3E05 - What should I do after I graduate?
Figuring out what to do after graduating from college can be a daunting task. In this episode, I show a college student how to clarify what she wants, reduce the stress of finding the perfect job, and avoid getting overwhelmed by uncertainties.
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Episode Notes
How do you figure out what to do after you graduate from college? In this episode, I show a college student how to clarify what she wants, reduce the stress of finding the perfect job, and avoid getting overwhelmed by uncertainties.
Key topics we cover:
2:27 - How to reframe "I don't know what I want"
5:58 - How to use the "Happiness Pyramid" to clarify what you want
8:48 - What to do with advice that tells you to follow your passion
13:50 - Why feelings can be super useful in the process of clarifying what you want
14:40 - How to shift your thinking so that it's easier to recognize the options you have
16:24 - How to think about options
18:33 - How you should approach generating new options if things don't work out
21:05 - Why it's critical to learn how to deal with uncertainty
25:26 - How to design exercises that make the job search less overwhelming
To learn more from Michelle about decision making, check out
Her self-paced course Decision Toolkit for Personal Decisions
Her Decision Toolkit for Coaches and Counselors virtual workshop on Maven
