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  • Sentez-vous bien avec vous-même

    Imaginez pendant une seconde un monde où vous croyez vraiment que vous pouvez tout faire : où les mots « Je ne peux pas » ne font plus partie de votre vocabulaire. Un endroit où vous êtes aussi bon que dans vos rêves. Maintenant imaginez que cela est votre réalité. Ça semble bien, n’est-ce pas?

    Voici maintenant quelques trucs qui vous aideront à vous sentir bien avec vous-même chaque jour!

    Découvrez-vous vous-même : Essayez de vous connaître. Soyez attentifs à ce que vous pensez et sentez. Sachez ce que vous voulez et pourquoi vous le voulez. Si cela vous aide, tenez un journal pour vous aider à mieux vous comprendre.

    Faites une liste chaque jour : Sur la liste, écrivez au moins trois choses que vous aimez vraiment à propos de vous-même. Par exemple : « J’aime comment je fais rire les gens, même lors de situations gênantes » ou « J’aime la couleur de mes yeux ». Cela peut être absolument n’importe quoi que vous aimiez à propos de vous-même. Ceci vous aidera à vous rappeler  pourquoi il est si incroyable d’être la personne que vous êtes.

    Supprimer les mots « ne peux pas » : Arrêtez de dire « je ne peux pas faire ça » avant même d’avoir essayé. La peur de l’échec est commune et malheureusement, elle retient la plupart d’entre nous de faire certaines des choses dont nous avons toujours rêvé. Pour dépasser cela, pensez positivement – ne pensez pas au pire scénario possible. Imaginez-vous en train de réussir. Quelques unes des meilleures expériences que vous aurez dans la vie vont venir du fait de dépasser des choses que vous pensiez ne pas être capables de faire.

    Traitez les autres comme vous voudriez être traités : C’est le karma, bébé, l’idée que vous recevrez tout ce que vous envoyez dans ce monde. Envoyez donc de bonnes choses, et souvenez-vous toujours de traiter les autres justement et gentiment.

    Soyez préparés : L’une des meilleures façons d’améliorer votre confiance est d’être préparé. Que ce soit pour un examen pour lequel vous devez étudier, ou un grand match de basketball qui s’en vient, faites en sorte de toujours être prêt. Arrêtez de remettre les choses à plus tard et foncez. Vous vous sentirez plus confiants si vous être prêt à faire face à ce qui vous attend.

    Soyez reconnaissants : ne négligez pas ce que vous avez. Soyez reconnaissants pour tout ce que vous avez.

    Faites de l’exercice : C’est une excellente façon d’améliorer votre humeur de façon immédiate. Cela aide aussi à améliorer votre confiance à long terme. Vous serez plus en santé, plus heureux et plus sûrs de vous-mêmes.

    Écoutez votre chanson préférée : Rien ne me donne une impulsion plus immédiate de confiance et d’énergie, spécialement le matin, que ma chanson favorite. Cela m’aide vraiment à avoir la bonne attitude pour faire face à ma journée.

    La chose la plus importante est de se souvenir de pensez positivement. Si vous pensez que vous êtes assez bien, le monde vous verra de cette façon.

  • C’est votre choix

    Choisir votre voie, que ce soit en ce qui concerne l’éducation ou la carrière, est difficile, et spécialement quand vous essayez de le faire par vous-même. Mais demander des conseils peut parfois rendre les choses plus confuses. Quand vous demandez une opinion, il est important de savoir quoi – et à qui – le faire. Ce guide vous aidera à recueillir le genre de conseils qui aidera, et n’entravera pas, votre prise de décisions.

    1. Pensez à qui vous connaît le mieux. Vous penserez peut-être automatiquement « maman! » ou « grand-papa Joe! » – mais ce n’est peut-être pas le cas. Aimer quelqu’un et être près de cette personne ne veut pas nécessairement dire que l’on se connaît bien. Est-ce que votre grand-papa Joe vous voit comme vous êtes vraiment, ou de la façon qu’il aimerait que vous soyez? Il pense peut-être que vous feriez un prof de mathématiques génial quand, vraiment, vous savez à peine compter et adorez le ballet.

    2. Pensez à pourquoi les gens suggèrent ce qu’ils suggèrent. Est-ce que votre tante Louise veut que vous soyez un musicien d’orchestre parce qu’elle sait que vous adorez jouer du violon, ou est-ce parce qu’elle n’a jamais réalisé son propre rêve de jouer dans une symphonie? Assurez-vous que les conseils que vous recevez vous sont donnés sur mesure, et ne concernent pas la personne qui vous les donne.

    3. Interviewez des gens et posez des questions au sujet de leur travail. Demandez aux gens ce qu’ils font (ou ont fait) et découvrez à quoi ressemblait leur travail. Interrogez des membres de votre famille au sujet de leurs emplois – pourquoi ils les ont choisis, ce qu’ils aiment ou n’aiment pas, ou à quoi ressemble une journée typique. Les personnes sont les meilleures ressources : n’ayez pas peur de poser des questions à votre entourage afin d’avoir une meilleure idée de quel domaine vous intéresse davantage.

    4. Faites vos devoirs. Si vous avez déjà une idée de ce que vous voulez faire, faites des recherches avant de demander l’opinion des gens. Si vous aimeriez travailler en comptabilité, vous ne voulez peut-être pas demander l’opinion d’un membre de votre famille qui travaille dans les arts performatifs à moins d’avoir fait une peu de recherche préalable. Les gens réagissent souvent aux emplois qu’ils pensent être « ennuyants » sans se demander s’ils seraient ou ne seraient pas adaptés à vous. Faire des recherches peut aussi vous aider lorsque vous posez des questions au sujet du travail d’autres personnes.

    Un bon conseil peut vous aider à prendre une bonne décision au sujet de votre carrière. Cependant, la chose la plus importante à savoir est qu’à la fin de votre journée, la seule personne qui fait votre travail est vous-même. Votre cousin Fred peut vous aimer, mais il n’ira pas au travail avec vous chaque jour. Prenez les conseils avec un grain de sel, utilisez-les pour vous renseigner, mais souvenez-vous que c’est à vous de prendre vos propres décisions.

  • Qu’est-ce Qu’une Formation en Apprentissage?

    L’apprentissage est un programme d’enseignement postsecondaire qui permet d’acquérir les compétences requises dans les métiers et d’exécuter les tâches conformément aux normes industrielles des métiers. La formation en apprentissage offre la possibilité d’apprendre en cours d’emploi, sous la direction d’un compagnon certifié, ce qui permet de gagner de l’argent tout en apprenant. La formation propose un agencement de périodes de formation en milieu de travail (80 % à 85 %) et de formation technique (15 % à 20 %). La formation technique peut se dérouler dans un collège, un centre de formation syndical, une formation privée ou en ligne. Une fois les heures et les modules requis pour le métier complétés, l’apprenti peut passer un examen de certification. L’apprentissage est réglementé par les provinces et les territoires, ce qui crée 13 systèmes uniques axés sur les besoins du marché du travail et les conditions dans chaque région du Canada.

    Le Canada possède des normes d’excellences désignées le programme de normes interprovinciales du Sceau rouge. Il est offert dans le cadre de 55 métiers. Le programme permet aux gens de métier d’obtenir une approbation de leur certificat provincial ou territorial en réussissant un examen interprovincial, ce qui facilite leur mobilité d’une province ou d’un territoire à l’autre et entre employeurs.

    Combien de temps dure un programme d’apprentissage avec certification?
    La durée de la formation varie en fonction du métier, mais en général entre 2 et 5 ans. La plupart des formations sont données en milieu de travail. Habituellement, un apprenti travaille pendant 40 à 44 semaines par année et fréquente l’école pendant un volet de formation de six à huit semaines.
    Combien coûte une formation en apprentissage?

    Les apprentissages ne coûtent pas très cher en comparaison des autres possibilités d’éducation postsecondaire. Les frais de scolarité varient selon le métier, la province et le territoire. Il peut y avoir des frais accessoires pour les livres, l’équipement, les outils et les frais de subsistance. Cependant, les apprentis sont payés durant leur formation en cours d’emploi. Consultez votre bureau local d’apprentissage pour en savoir plus sur l’aide financière fédérale, provinciale et territoriale.

    Un autre avantage important de la formation en apprentissage réside dans le fait que les apprentis gagnent de l’argent tout en apprenant, ce qui réduit énormément les niveaux d’endettement. Les étudiants du premier cycle quittent l’université avec un niveau d’endettement moyen de 25 000 $ en 2005, les taux de dette étant beaucoup plus élevés dans les provinces de l’Est. En tant qu’employés rémunérés, les apprentis sont généralement en mesure de payer leurs dépenses sans contracter de dettes importantes.

    Un apprenti est-il rémunéré lorsqu’il étudie dans une école technique?
    Si les apprentis ont occupé un emploi assez longtemps pour être admissibles, la plupart peuvent recevoir des prestations d’assurance-emploi lorsqu’ils sont à l’école technique. Certains employeurs rémunèrent leurs apprentis pendant leur formation technique ou offrent un supplément aux prestations d’assurance-emploi de sorte qu’ils reçoivent l’équivalent de leur salaire durant cette formation. Il est recommandé que les apprentis en discutent franchement avec l’employeur. Les apprentis doivent subir une période d’attente de deux semaines par apprentissage et ne sont généralement pas tenus d’attendre lors de périodes de formation ultérieures. Il importe de comprendre la réglementation entourant l’admissibilité à l’assurance-emploi, ne manquez pas de communiquer avec Service Canada pour de plus amples renseignements.

    L’apprentissage est-il réglementé par le gouvernement?
    Les programmes d’apprentissage sont réglementés par les gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux. Chaque province et territoire est chargé de décider si un métier est désigné obligatoire ou volontaire. Un métier à reconnaissance professionnelle obligatoire est un métier pour lequel la loi exige qu’un compagnon certifié ou un apprenti sous la direction d’un compagnon exécute les tâches associées au métier. C’est habituellement le cas des métiers du domaine de la sécurité publique (p. ex. électricien). Renseignez-vous auprès de votre autorité provinciale ou territoriale d’apprentissage pour en savoir plus sur les métiers désignés dans votre province ou territoire.

  • Frugally Fashionable

    Frugally Fashionable

    One of the hardest parts about being a student – especially a fashionable one – is budgeting. Some students are not always privy to the deals and steals of the trade. Just because it’s an expensive article of clothing doesn’t mean that  you automatically have style. The key to being stylish and keeping some pocket money is to pay attention to what is around you. Look at fashion and style news and look through “look books” of your favourite stores online. You will see that there are some things you can recreate for a lot less.

    For example, I took a look at my favourite fashion bloggers – yes, they wear Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Dolce & Gabbana – all things that I certainly cannot afford. However, I also took note of a lot of the pieces I liked the most – then went on a thrift shop day!  The biggest trend I have been noticing this winter season is over-sized wool and cashmere coats, and on my outing to Salvation Army I found the most beautiful, Italian-made, cashmere and wool coat in my size for only $7.99!

    Not stopping there, I also left with a wonderful oversized winter coat (durable, water resistant, fleece removable insulation) for $19.99 and a blue knitted sweater (originally from H&M) for $7.99. To top it off, the cashier also notified me that every Friday is half-off everything in the entire store – imagine all the savings!

    It is not hard to find frugal ways to stay fashionable, as long as you are able to recreate what you like from the runways and what suits you best. You can even find DIY fashion blogs that help you add some kick to an old thrift shop garment. You will be surprised of the results you get!

    Remember – the best way to be fashionable is to be true to yourself. No matter what you wear, you will look stylish because you are uniquely you!

  • Career Profile: Psychiatrist

    Career Profile: Psychiatrist

    Do you consider yourself a good listener? Do your friends usually come to you when there’s something troubling them? Do you really enjoy helping people and making a difference in their lives? If you’ve answered yes to most of these questions, then you might want to consider a career as a psychiatrist!

    A psychiatrist is a type of doctor that deals with people suffering from mental and emotional disorders. They are responsible for diagnosing and treating patients who suffer from a wide variety of problems. Some of these problems include schizophrenia, paranoia, hallucinations, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. When diagnosing these disorders, psychiatrists can utilize their medical background to consider biological factors. Some psychological disorders are associated with chemical imbalances in the brain. Medical backgrounds give psychiatrists the authorization to prescribe drugs to their patients. If necessary, psychiatrists can recommend hospitalization for certain patients as well.

    Psychiatrists spend a great deal of time with their patients, attempting to find the source of their issues. During therapy sessions, they try to get their patients to understand their problems by talking about their thoughts, experiences and feelings. Often psychiatrists will find that many of their patients’ problems stem from unresolved grief issues. In such a case, they could direct their patient to a grief counselor or address the issue during some therapy sessions. Psychiatrists also help people to gain control of harmful behaviors and bad habits. Depending on the issue at hand, psychiatrists may schedule therapy sessions for a patient once a week or once a month if the problem is less severe. The length of psychiatric evaluations varies from patient to patient. Regular sessions may be as long as one hour while follow-up visits may be as short as 20 minutes. These sessions may occur individually but group sessions are not uncommon. Psychiatrists are responsible for tracking their patients’ progress by keeping detailed reports of their sessions. After years of experience psychiatrists can choose to specialize in specific fields such as forensic psychiatry or child psychiatry. They may also go into private practices or partnerships which would usually result in a significant increase in their salary.

    There are many other factors that determine the salary of a psychiatrist. Their experience, place of work and specialization can have a major impact on the amount of money they receive annually. In 2004, the average salary for psychiatrists was $180,000 a year. The salaries for psychiatrists escalate rapidly as they gain more experience in the field. Eventually, they can earn up to $300,000 a year.

    It’s important to take note of the physical, emotional and mental disadvantages to working in the field. Psychiatrists work long hours and can be called at moment’s notice to evaluate a patient. This can become physically draining, especially if you’re constantly being called away at odd hours of the night. Also, the stress of dealing with troubled individuals who suffer from a wide variety of problems can be emotionally taxing. It is difficult to not become emotionally attached to patients and to remain unbiased when listening to their thoughts and feelings.

    Although it takes a great deal of schooling and training to become a psychiatrist, the job can be incredibly rewarding. Having a career that allows you to help people on a daily basis can be incredibly worthwhile.

  • What Does it Mean to Be an Intern?

    What Does it Mean to Be an Intern?

    For many students and recent graduates, an internship is simply a route to a full time career. Many companies hire interns with the intention of permanently hiring them within the company.  Although a full-time position is the ultimate goal, internships should be taken advantage of for more reasons than a possible path to a full-time job.

    The purpose of being an intern is to learn. It’s okay if you’re not an expert on the position or the company. Usually interns, especially first timers, are not expected to be experts. Take advantage of the opportunity and don’t be afraid to ask questions. The more questions you ask, the more information you gain. Asking questions also shows your leaders that you are interested in the position and are excited about learning more. It’s also important to accept that you will make mistakes. Again, you are not expected to be an expert, and making mistakes is another form of learning. Take responsibility for the mistakes you make and learn from them.

    Interns may or may not know what they want to do as a career. The best way to find out if you are right for a position or company is to test the waters. You’ll never know if you’re good at something until you try it out for a while. An internship is like a trial run in a specific position. If you know that position is right for you, make it known that you are interested in becoming a full-time employee. If you discover that maybe this is not the right path, then gain as much experience as possible and move on to something else. Talk to your leader or supervisor about shadowing. As an intern, you should have the flexibility to schedule time to shadow someone who is experienced. Shadowing can help you see what a normal day would be like working in a certain position. You should try to shadow different positions within the company as well as different levels. Shadowing someone who is higher up is a great way to see the possible growth opportunities.

    Overall, being an intern should be an enjoyable experience. Relax and do the best that you can. Don’t stress over whether or not you’re going to get hired after the internship has ended. If you do your best work, and gain as much experience as possible, the time spent as an intern will be well worth it. If you take full advantage of the opportunity of an internship, you will know exactly what you want to do within the company or as a career in general, and you will know your goals for the future. The value of an internship depends on what you do with your time and the experience that you gain.

  • How Does a Teacher Become a Teacher?

    How Does a Teacher Become a Teacher?

    Have you ever been sitting in class wondering exactly how your teacher became your teacher?

    Well, most public school teachers obtain a Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) from a university. Some specialize in one subject matter, such as Art, Health, Science, Drama, Math, Music, Social Studies, Physical Education and Guidance and Counseling. Some train in a specific grade level, like early-childhood education, elementary school (including kindergarten) and middle or high school. Most teachers experience a wide range of subject matter (usually referred to as “teachable” subjects.)

    Teachers also need to obtain a teaching certificate from the province they are teaching in to certify they are qualified to do so.

    The University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, for example, offers an education program that requires students to already have a Bachelor’s degree in order to get accepted. The education program lasts 11 months and consists of taking classes and completing a work study program – meaning that, in order to complete the program, all students need to work in a classroom as a student teacher.

    The minimum passing letter grade at UNB is a C. All teachers who graduate from UNB need to have a C or higher average, and a GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 2.7.

    Aside from education and on the job training, it is also necessary for teachers to possess certain qualities in order to be successful. Teachers should be sensitive to the needs of students. They have to be trustworthy and patient (as all students learn at their own pace). They need to be organized and good at time management. They need to be on-time every day, creative, motivational and good communicators.

    So, the next time you are sitting in class wondering how your teacher is qualified to teach you, remember they have studied and worked for many years to get the skills and training needed to do so.

  • The Choice is Yours

    The Choice is Yours

    Choosing an educational or career path is difficult, especially when you try to do it alone. But asking for advice can sometimes make things more confusing. When asking for opinions, it’s important to know what – and who – to ask. This guide will help you to collect the kind of advice that will help, not hinder, your decision making.

    1. Think about who really knows you best. You might automatically think, “Mom!” or “Grandpa Joe!” – but that may not be the case. Loving someone or being close to them doesn’t automatically mean that they know you best. Does your Grandpa Joe see you the way you are, or the way he would like you to be? He might think you’d make an amazing mathematics professor when, really, you can’t count and love ballet.

    2. Consider why people make the suggestions they make. Does your Aunt Louise want you to be an orchestra musician because she knows that you love to play violin; or is it because she never realized her own dream of playing in a symphony? Make sure that the suggestions you get are tailored to you, and not to the person suggesting them.

    3. Interview people and ask work-related questions. Ask people what they do (or did) and find out what their jobs were like. Ask family members about their jobs – why they chose them, what they like and don’t like, or what a typical day looks like. People are your best resource: don’t be afraid to ask around to get a better idea of what field might most interest you.

    4. Do your homework. If you already have an idea of what you’d like to do, research it before asking opinions on it. If you’d like to work in accounting, you may not want to ask the opinions of your performing arts family members unless you’ve done a bit of background research. People often react to jobs that they think are “boring” or “difficult” without considering whether or not they’d be right for you. Doing research can also help you when asking questions about other peoples’ jobs.

    The right advice can help you to make a career decision that you feel good about. The wrong advice, on the other hand, can do the opposite. The most important thing to remember is that at the end of the day, the only person doing your job is you. Your cousin Fred may love you, but he won’t be coming to work with you every day. Take advice with a grain of salt; use it to inform your decision making, but remember that your decisions are yours to make.

  • Feel Good About Yourself

    Feel Good About Yourself

    Imagine for a second a world where you truly believe you can do anything; where the words “I can’t” no longer exist as part of your vocabulary. A place where you are as great as you always dreamed you could be. Now imagine that as your reality. Sounds great, doesn’t it?

    Here’s a few tips on how to feel good about yourself every single day!

    –Discover yourself: Get to know you. Listen to what you are thinking and feeling. Know what you want and why you want it. If it helps, keep a journal to help you understand yourself better.

    –Make a list every day: On the list write at least three things you really like about yourself. For instance, “I like how I can make people laugh even in uncomfortable situations” or “I like my eye colour.” It can be absolutely anything you like about yourself. This will help remind you why it’s great being you.

    –Remove the word can’t: Stop saying “I can’t do that” before you even try. Fear of failure is common and sadly it prevents most of us from doing things we’ve always wanted to do. To overcome this, think positively – don’t think of the worst possible scenario. Picture yourself succeeding. Some of the greatest experiences you will have in this life will come from overcoming things you thought you couldn’t do.

    –Treat others the way you want to be treated: It’s karma, baby; the idea you get back what you send out into the world. So send out the good, and always remember to treat others fairly and kindly.

    –Be prepared: One of the best ways to improve your self-confidence is by being prepared. Whether it’s a test you need to study for or a big basketball game coming up, make sure you are ready. Stop putting stuff off and get to it. You will feel more confident if you are ready to face what’s ahead.

    –Be grateful: Don’t dwell on what you don’t have. Be thankful for all you do have.

    –Exercise: It’s a great way to immediately boost your mood. It also helps in the long term to boost self-confidence. You will be healthier, happier and more sure of yourself.

    –Listen to your favorite song: Nothing gives me an instant boost of confidence and energy, especially in the morning, as my favorite song. It really helps me have the right attitude to face the day with.

    The most important thing to remember is to think positively. If you believe you are good enough, the world will see you that way.

  • You Have to Have Fun!

    You Have to Have Fun!

    Starting off in high school can be scary, especially if your list of things to do and your goals are weighing down on you. As important as it is to have goals and to be prepared to work hard, it very important to also be able to manage your stress by letting go and having some fun.

    Everybody has fun in different ways, whether by playing a sport, playing a game, hanging out with friends, doing art, writing or spending time with family and friends. Playing a sport is a great way to focus your energy on something other than whatever is worrying you. Playing a game is a great way to learn some new things, whether it is through a video game or a board game, like Scrabble. Hanging out with friends will help you to connect with others who are facing similar problems and help you to cope with any stress that you are experiencing. Laughing with friends is a great way to release the ever important “happy brain chemicals”, your ally when it comes to facing stress in your life. Doing art can help you to explre any feelings that may be “stuck” or that need to be addressed. Writing can help to mobilize any thoughts or emotions you might have that are lying unconscious, under your level of awareness, ready to be discovered through creative writing.  Spending time with  family is a great way to connect with meaningful people in your life and share any stresses that you may be facing. Also, just relaxing and hanging out with people who you care about will help you to feel good and have fun.

    The important thing is to avoid getting bogged down by your worries and seek an outlet for the playful part of yourself that can get pushed down in times of stress. By relieving stress and having a good time, you release feel good chemicals in your brain which will allow you to better survive and adapt in your everyday life.  Basically, in order to preserve our natural instincts, we must be able to let go and have fun every once and while. This will help us to be stronger and better adapted to our present day life.