Advice from Gemma, Marketing Manager at @lightwatervtp , who's doing a Level 6 Apprenticeship!
We gave our recent cohort of Marketing Manager Apprentices some quick fire questions about their role and apprenticeship.
As a new manager, in a short space of time the apprenticeship has supported Gemma by providing her with clear guidance and understanding with transitioning into her new role
Looking to develop in your role or provide career progression to your team, learn more here 👉 LINK IN BIO
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Need to grow your creativity? 🪴
Here are some top tips! Let us know how you grow your creativity down below 👇️
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Here are three key skills that can guide your development and set you up for success.
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Great leadership isn’t just about technical skills and academic knowledge, it’s about building the behaviours to apply them in your workplace.
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Step away from the screen and take some time outside. In the chaos of everyday life, it's easy to get caught up in the growing 'to-do' list. The best thing for you is to go out and be in nature. There are so many physical and mental benefits that calm your nervous system and overall being.
Check them out in our blog: link in bio
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There are many different breathing techniques that can help calm your system, but have you heard of the box breath?
This consists of a rhythm in the shape of a box. Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds and hold for 4 seconds. Repeat this as many times as feels necessary. This is good to practice daily, it indicates to your brain that it is safe to be calm.
What breathing techniques do you use? Let us know below 👇
Want to learn more? Check out our latest blog: link in bio
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🔔 This is your sign to stretch
Any movement for your body to get your blood flowing is beneficial for your mental and physical wellbeing. Even just small exercises at your desk can do you some good. Take a look at our latest blog to see these routines and how they can help you: link in bio
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Grounding is an important technique that can help you in high emotional situations.
This is the 5,4,3,2,1 method, targeting all of your senses in order to focus on the present and regulate your nervous system.
There are many different ways that you can ground, find out more ways on our blog: link in bio
Do you have ways that you ground yourself? Let us know below. 👇️
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It's officially #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
This year the theme is ACTION. We are using this week to focus on the small actions you can make each day to better your overall wellbeing. It's so important that we take time for ourselves regularly in the chaos of everyday life in order to prevent stress and anxiety. That is why it's critical to use this time to reflect.
We have collated some useful resources and tips for you to check out on our latest blog - link in bio
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Comparing yourself to others isn’t a bad thing necessarily, until it becomes a negative impact on your mental wellbeing. Looking at others work is sometimes part of the process for inspiration and research, but comparing your work and achievements to theirs can be damaging.
Our advice: Look at how it inspires you to create your own work. Take references, don’t recreate completely.
Looking for more advice, check out our blog.
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Did you know that over 50% of creative experience burnout from work. Creating day in and out, it’s inevitable that you will tire out if you don’t look after yourself.
Our top tip……. rest. Take some time off if you can, get away from working for a little bit and let your brain reset. You can use this time to challenge your brain in other ways if thats what you need or simply rest completely. Listen to what it’s saying to you.
Want more top tips? We have more on our blog right here.
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How do you start a creative apprenticeship?
With us, you apply for the job!
Check our vacancies page, take a look through the location, hours, the employer, the wage as well as the job description and finally the apprenticeship standard.
If it fits what you want, simply click apply and fill in your information and our recruitment team will review your application.
👉Vacancies page is on our link in bio👈
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Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. It can get in the way of our creativity at the worst times. So what you need to do? Look back at how far you have come! It’s easy to feel you are not where you ‘should be’ but instead, look at how much you have learnt, be proud of that.
Want more inspo and top tips for your creativity and wellbeing? Read our latest blog.
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