Thriversity Podcast

If you are not taking care of your personal finances yet, it's probably due to these 3 reasons. You have yet to: 1. Develop your strong why. 2. Integrate personal finance with your identity 3. Visualized your desired financial future I will also share what you need to do to overcome these reasons, so that you will start taking action. Good luck!

What moves you to where you are now to where you want to be. Decisions. In this episode, we talk about the emotions during and after decision-making, and offer you a way of thinking to help you gain forward momentum and get unstuck.

Stuck in a problem? In this episode, we cover 3 thinking strategies to help you keep you moving forward. To complement the workplace readiness classes, this episode covers common workplace examples that one might come across.

If you are an international student looking to find accommodation outside of the hall and residential college system, this podcast interview with Cai Yi, a Year 2 Computer Science student, shares some tips and resources to kickstart your search. You will find these resources useful: Private Hostels: https://nus.edu.sg/osa/student-services/hostel-admission/other-accommodation/long-term-private-accommodations Property sites: 1. PropertyGuru: https://www.propertyguru.com.sg/property-for-rent 2. 99.co https://www.99.co/singapore/rent 3. Ohmyhome: https://omh.sg/ Other non-property specific platforms Craigslist Singapore: https://singapore.craigslist.org/d/rooms-shares/search/roo Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.sg/s-room-for-rent-flat-share/v1c10p1 Carousell mobile app: https://www.carousell.sg/

We cover the next two stages of Tuckman's stages of team development - norming and performing. But how do you continue to thrive no matter what stage of development the team is at? We look at 'in spite of' thinking versus 'because of' thinking, to orientate you towards the results that you want. References: Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0022100

In this storming stage of team development, conflicts arise. The Thomas Kilmann conflict model offers 5 strategies in dealing with conflict to help you manage this stage. References: Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0022100 Thomas, K., & Kilmann, R., (1974). Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) [Database record]. APA PsycTests. https://doi.org/10.1037/t02326-000

Moving on from the first stage of team development, this episode focuses on the storming stage. I share three strategies on managing this challenging stage to help the team move on to the next stage of norming.

What do you when you are part of a new team, and how do you help the team move forward? Based on what Tuckman calls the 'forming' stage, this podcast talks about common thoughts, emotions and behaviour exhibited when meeting a new team for the first time. References: Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0022100

Welcome back to Ridge View Residential College in the new year! I'll be sharing some changes to residential life - stay tuned!

(re-uploaded track) How do we reverse the effects of negativity bias? As we head towards the end of 2020, I share 5 tips to help you bring more joy and greater well-being into your lives. References: Podcast: How to lead in turbulent times and motivate others to learn and change. (2021). Retrieved 1 December 2020, from https://dobetter.esade.edu/en/leadership-richard-boyatzis?_wrapper_format=html Ledgerwood, A., & Boydstun, A. E. (2013, March 25). Sticky Prospects: Loss Frames Are Cognitively Stickier Than Gain Frames. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1037/a0032310

How do you deal with anxiety, especially in the examination weeks? I'm sharing a method that I have used successfully for myself - how to label the anxiety, how to acknowledge the thoughts causing it and how to move to an empowering solution-generating mode.

If reading the worst thing you can do during Reading Week, what should you be doing instead? This podcast episode will contain some tips for your exam preparation during Reading Week, and some time-tested tips for exam-taking. Good luck!

For you to listen to when you are an undergraduate not coping well with your academic life in university. In this episode, we are covering some causes of academic stress and tips to consider implementing when you are facing academic stress. Hang in there! Resources when you are feeling persistent stress: 1)University Health Centre's Counselling and Psychological services. Email uhc_counsellling@nus.edu.sg or call 6516 2376. 2)Lifeline NUS, call 6516 7777. 3) If you are in NUS student living in a residential setting, you can also approach your Resident Fellows or Assistants.   Platforms for sourcing for internships: 1) Glints: https://glints.com/sg 2) NUS Talent Connect: https://nus-csm.symplicity.com/

For you to listen to when you feel like you want to quit university. In this episode, we are covering self-management tips, and some strategies to consider when you are facing financial stress and pressures from family issues. Hang in there! NUS Resources 1) University Health Centre's Counselling and Psychological services. Email: uhc_counsellling@nus.edu.sg or call 6516 2376. 2) Lifeline NUS, call: 6516 7777. 3) Approach your resident assistants or Resident Fellows who can help, or further connect you to other sources of support. External help 1) National Council of Social Service Mental Health Resource Directory: https://www.ncss.gov.sg/Press-Room/Publications/Detail-Page?id=Mental-Health-Resource-Directory 2) Community Health Assessment Team: https://www.chat.mentalhealth.sg/

This week in the Workplace Readiness module, we are embarking on self-learning with LinkedIn Learning. Why is the habit of self-learning so for you to succeed in the job market? We cover three concepts of a castle career moat, a career tower and building your own career castle.

We look at non-verbal and verbal cues that can help us be more sensitive to how another person is feeling, so that we can build greater emotional connection. We unpack what listening is, and how to demonstrate empathic listening. This podcast brings together the work of Paul Ekman's "microexpressions" and Brene Brown's empathy misses. References: Brown, B. (2018). Dare to lead. Empathy video: https://youtu.be/HznVuCVQd10 Ekman, P. (2003). Emotions revealed: Recognizing faces and feelings to improve communication and emotional life. Times Books/Henry Holt and Co.

In this week's class on Emotional Intelligence, we are going deeper into harnessing the emotion of "Curiosity". When you feel called to step up, like trying out a leadership position, use curiosity to frame your thoughts to help you in finding the courage to do something new. We will also cover Tara Mohr's 2 concepts of fear, and why fear can be a good way to lean into the unknown. References: Levertov, D., 1987. Breathing The Water. Mohr, T., 2015. Playing Big.

In this week's Workplace Readiness class, we covered effective written communication. How do we respond in a way that allows for communication and a healthier emotional connection? Try the four step approach mentioned in this podcast the next time you come across a challenging message in your inbox. Works referenced: Dollard, C., 2017. Invest In Your Relationship: The Emotional Bank Account. [online] The Gottman Institute. Available at: [Accessed 7 October 2020]. Nummenmaa, L., Glerean, E., Hari, R., & Hietanen, J. K. (2013;2014;). Bodily maps of emotions. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS, 111(2), 646-651. doi:10.1073/pnas.1321664111 Plutchik, R. (2003). Emotions and life: Perspectives from psychology, biology, and evolution (1st ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Highlights of some academic research related to Life Goals.

Creating the future that you want by envisioning and getting clarity in what Future You looks like.

Learning to STEER yourself in moving from Present You to Future You.

Get the tools to understand yourself better. This podcast episode gives an introduction to the STEER model framework, and four tools to help you understand yourself to get a handle on the Present You.