Himal Pillay

3 ways you can get ahead and win in your 20s A thread 👇🏽

@jahintanvir_ @VirginAustralia That’s horrendous

My @VirginAustralia flight from Brisbane to Sydney got canceled and rebooked automatically from Friday night to Sunday. What kind of customer service is this? No compensation, accommodation or anything. I’ve been loyal to Virgin for years, reconsidering after this.

Your coffee catch ups will advance your career more than your team meetings.

Anxiety is about the future. By grounding yourself, you focus on the present... Which is all you have control over anyway.

Don't think of a pink elephant. Your mind will focus exactly on the thing it was told not to. So if you're constantly worried about 'things going wrong' or 'not working out' then the chances of that becoming true increases. What you focus on, grows. So focus on success.

You either spend time preventing problems or spend time solving them. Choose wisely.

Don’t confuse having a career with having a life 🌱

Good therapists use more ‘what’ than ‘why’ questions. For example, “what makes you feel that way” is received way better than “why do you feel that way?” Try using ‘what’ questions when you practice empathy.

Many people have the potential to become great leaders. They just need to be supported in the growth and development.

If you’re wanting to truly… understand yourself and your emotions, and take charge of your feelings about unpleasant situations… Journal. Do it for 2 weeks and you’ll find plenty of benefits for your mental health.

It’s not complicated to look after your wellbeing. Start with small simple steps. Take literal steps - outside, preferably in nature.

“Shared joy is double joy; shared sorrow is half sorrow” - Swedish proverb

The stress we experience in life might be ‘growing pains’. For example: - a new job - getting married - having kids Instead of panicking, we should seek support and guidance and embrace it with an attitude of “I am levelling up.”

Workplace stress and burnout is a real issue. It is imperative workplaces focus on creating environments that are: 1️⃣ psychologically safe 2️⃣ enhance wellbeing 3️⃣ include those struggling into the conversation

Rather than making assumptions about what’s needed to address workplace stress, let’s actively include those who are experiencing it in to the conversation. Together, we can come up with actionable strategies.

There’s a difference between, “I am a failure” and “I have failed” One redefines you and the other recognises failure as an event - an opportunity to learn and grow.

If you prioritise cultivating Emotional Intelligence (EQ), you’ll be miles ahead in almost every facet of life.

Everyone needs a "third space." A sanctuary away from the demands of work and the routines of home life.

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@yathprem Is it time to come back to YouTube? 👀

My honest thoughts as a junior doc in the NHS (with prev exp in startups) — - Pay is (really) crap. - Conditions are worse. - Perks as non-existent. - Toxic culture. But, helping another human is satisfying. Now, clinical medicine isn’t the only way to help others. 👀

I did no work today. I feel guilty. I took a look closer at myself and tried to figure out WHY. Figured that I maybe lack clarity in my goals. So I’m going to spend some time working on them.