Episode 47: Starting Work - Not overthinking everything

In this episode, Momina and Samira sit down with Jason from Invictus Wellbeing to unpack why so many young people overthink their choices about courses, careers and the future.

They explore how external pressure, social media comparison and fear of judgement can turn normal thinking into anxious overthinking, and what healthy decision making looks like instead. Jason shares practical strategies to ease mental overload, including limiting social media, using journaling and creative outlets, building a supportive network and practising positive self talk.

He also tackles perfectionism, low confidence and the myth that everyone else has it all figured out. The conversation ends with an empowering mindset shift for young listeners: see the “I’m possible” in “impossible” and take small, consistent steps toward what truly aligns with you.

Useful links:

• Invictus Wellbeing: https://www.invictuswellbeing.com
• YoungMinds (youth mental health support): https://www.youngminds.org.uk
• NHS Every Mind Matters: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

This project is a part of Wellness Work programme funded by One Community Foundation Kirklees https://one-community.org.uk/ and is being delivered in partnership with TSL Kirklees https://tslkirklees.org.uk/ and Kirklees Council https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/default.aspx.  

Wellness Works Small Grants is part of Healthy Working Life, a joint programme of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Healthy Working Life aims to deliver the region’s work and health plan and its vision for West Yorkshire to have the healthiest residents and workforce in England by 2040.

 

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Special thanks to Locala and Kirklees College for supporting this episode, Jimi for editing and Youth Social www.youthsocial.co.uk for pulling everything together.

Finally special thanks for Paul A Jackson for the music.