AccessMyLibrary provides FREE access to over 30 million articles from top publications available through your library.
Create a link to this page
Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog:
Freaked about your future? Women are more stressed than ever about work, money, guys, so we got advice on how to cope.(YOU YOU YOU)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
* For many Cosmo readers, those first few years out of college and/or away from their parents' home are marked by confusion over what they're "supposed" to do next. "It's more stressful than ever to transition from being a student to being on your own," says Georgia Witkin, PhD, author of The Female Stress Survival Guide.
"The bad economy is a factor, but it's also because there are so many more choices than ever before," she adds. "The potential to do anything often translates into pressure to accomplish everything." That leaves young women feeling overwhelmed by their prospects for money, work, and love--major freak-outs with no easy fix. So we got expert advice about how to assuage these increasingly common anxieties ... and how to start making headway in three fear-inducing areas.
FUTURE FREAK-OUT 1
"I have no idea what I want to do for a living."
In college, you know exactly what's expected of you in every class, every semester, every major. But when that structure goes away and you have to fill your own days, your freedom can feel more like a free fall. The thing to remember to stay sane is that being unsure about your career can be to your benefit. "This is a time to explore, and you're at a place where you have that opportunity without a lot of obligations," says career coach Nicholas Lore, author of Now What?
You can start to narrow your focus on what you want to do by considering two things, says Lore: what you love, like criminal justice or literature (even if it's not what you studied--that's the joy of just starting out), and may little thing you're good at, like writing e-mails or planning events. Then research roles in your field of interest that maximize your talents--if you like teaching but aren't big on group settings, a career in online education could hone your skills; if you're a techie and love being social, electronics PR could be great.
- The Final Whistle: Squash: JAKE CAN SEE A BRIGHT FUTURE; Freak accident almost...
- Newspaper article from: Birmingham Evening Mail (England) December 1, 2004 700+ words
Byline: NICK PULLEN YOUNG Jake Grayston's promising squash career faced a premature end when a freak accident almost blinded him in one eye. But thanks to the quickthinking actions of a fellow player at Edgbaston Priory, and the expertise of a top surgeon, Jake is back on track. Six months ago, the
- Closing the floodgates: another flood barrier could be needed by 2050 to...
- Magazine article from: The Engineer Coupe, George September 12, 2003 700+ words
...sea levels and the potentially increasing magnitude of any future freak events. A decision was taken in 1966 to build the Thames Barrier...years to build and was completed way over budget, time and money could be in short supply if a new barrier is deemed necessary...
- What you should never say to a girl.(cosmo for your guy)
- Magazine article from: Cosmopolitan Benjamin, Jennifer June 1, 2004 700+ words
...their guys. But then as soon as you tell the whole troth, they burst into tears. Confused? We understand. To prevent future freak-outs, refrain from uttering these phrases to a woman ... even if you think she wants to hear them. "Our waitress is...
- German funding round.(film financing)(Brief Article)
- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest May 1, 2002 700+ words
...euro]9m to a range of films, largest award going to German-Spanish co-production Playa Del Futuro ([euro]1m). Money was also granted to Willbur Wants to Kill Himself for post-production work ([euro]0.23m) to be carried out in region...
- Hong Kong production company floats.(Milkyway Image on Hong Kong Growth...
- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest May 1, 2002 700+ words
...Panorama International Holdings. Company want to expand into Chinese market so are selling 100m shares to raise $4.2m. Money will be used to expand companies video library as well as enabling entry into its sixth South East Asian market.
- UK performing arts channels battle to death.(Artsworld, BBC Four)(Brief Article)
- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest July 1, 2002 700+ words
...digital learning initiative'. Study by consultancy SRU suggests likes of ITV, Channel Four, Pearson and Reed Elsevir stand to lose up to 400m [pounds sterling] if BBC uses licence fee money to provide digital resources to schools.
- iTV services agreed for US hospitality industry. (New Products &...
- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest July 1, 2002 700+ words
...hotel and resort rooms across US. Single source solution tailored for hospitality market is expected to save hoteliers time, money and hassles often associated with multiple providers, whilst also enhancing hotel guests experience. Part of iTV service will...
- Pop-up ads move to television. (Advertising).(Brief Article)
- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest July 1, 2002 700+ words
...are beginning to question whether they are getting value for money. Fall in overall advertising spending over the past year increases...on TV networks to offer advertisers new options to spend the money they have available. Therefore new techniques--from product...