10 JULY 2019 SVGCC COUNSELLING DEPT. JULY NEWSLETTER

WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP?

On our life’s journey we will experience changes, struggles and triumphs that shape our decisions and choices. The choices you make today will guide your steps into the future.

As you celebrate another milestone in life; the end of a semester and the dawn of a new beginning, take on your journey positive ideas to help you through, rather than negative baggage that will burden the course and make your trek heavy. Education is universal. Let your lessons not only be learnt through text books but through life’s joys and woes. Congratulations to all as you continue your life’s journey!

Written by Counsellor : Andrea Gaymes - Mohess SVGCC COUNSELLING DEPT. !1

SVGCC Counselling Department

FOR AN APPOINTMENT 457-4503 ext.368/375

andrea.gaymes@svgcc.vc

“ A dream without a plan is just a

wish”

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10 JULY 2019 SVGCC COUNSELLING DEPT. JULY NEWSLETTER

Steps to Help you Soar! 1. Trust the life process: Each life process whether

pleasant or challenging is a part of the human experience. Let these life lessons help you to reflect, dig deep and build trust within yourself that you have the strength to be successful.

2. Creativity: There is an artist in each of us. It starts with taking an idea and nurturing it. Education gives you the knowledge and canvas to build a picture but only the painter can wield the lines to create something meaningful and beautiful. You have the power to use your education to create something meaningful and beautiful out of life.

3. Purpose: Let your decision be guided by a strong purpose. Ask yourself “What do I believe”? “ What do I stand for”? “What can I contribute to my community and by extension the world”? Believe that your input is valuable.

4. Courage: Fear was designed to help us reflect and motivate us to examine our next step. However, it can be incredibly overwhelming and stunt our ability to reason and grow. Replace fear with courage, ask questions, and get back up if you fail. Never allow yourself to be engulfed by discouragement, let courage take over.

5. Vision: “You can have eye sight and be blind” (Jakes, 2018). This quote reminds us to gain deeper insight as to where you want to go. Resist stepping through life aimlessly, otherwise you will experience many cuts and bruises along the way. Open your mind and heart, think deeply and explore the true potential of your dreams. They will only be dreams if there is no strategy, hard work nor a sense of direction. A clear vision guides your path.

6. Gratitude: Be thankful for the persons who helped and continue to help you along the way. Be grateful for the encounters that tested your endurance. Be content in knowing that change is inevitable and nothing is ever constant but gratitude makes the reward long lasting.

Written by Counsellor : Andrea Gaymes - Mohess SVGCC COUNSELLING DEPT. !2

Congratulations 2019 Graduating Class!

“Success is not final; failure not fatal: It is the courage to continue that

counts” -

Winston Churchill.

“ Try not to become a man or woman of success.

Rather become a person of value” -

Albert Einstein.