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Background

Priya is a 20-year-old college student majoring in Psychology. She chose the subject because she enjoys understanding people’s behaviours and emotions, but now she’s unsure how to apply her knowledge after graduation. Priya is looking for a clear path that combines her interests and strengths and is a way to make a meaningful impact.

1. What You Love

1. What activities bring you joy and excitement?
   • I love talking to people, listening to their stories, and offering advice when they struggle. I am excited when I can help someone feel better or gain clarity.
2. What topics do you love learning about?
   • I’m fascinated by mental health, personal growth, and how our minds influence our behaviours. For this reason, I often read books and articles on emotional intelligence and mindfulness.
3. What would you do even without payment?
   • I’d host mental health awareness sessions or create resources to help people manage stress and anxiety.
4. What makes you lose track of time?
   • Journaling, planning self-care routines and brainstorming creative ways to spread awareness about mental health.

2. What You’re Good At

1. What are your natural talents?
   • I’m naturally empathetic and a good listener. People feel comfortable opening up to me about their problems.
2. What skills come quickly to you?
   • I’m good at analysing situations, understanding emotions, and suggesting practical solutions. I enjoy creating presentations and digital content, like infographics or social media posts.
3. What do others compliment you on?
   • My friends often say I’m approachable and wise for my age. Professors have praised my ability to explain complex psychological concepts in simple, relatable ways.
4. What achievements are you most proud of?
   • I organised a mental health awareness week on campus, which included workshops and guest speakers. The turnout was great; many students said it helped them feel seen and supported.

3. What the World Needs

1. What problems do you see that need solving?
   • Many students and young adults face stress, anxiety, and burnout but don’t have easy access to mental health resources or don’t feel comfortable seeking help.
2. How can you contribute to your community?
   • Creating a safe space for peers to discuss mental health and providing simple tools or strategies to manage stress and build emotional resilience.
3. What causes do you care deeply about?
   • Reducing the stigma around mental health and ensuring everyone feels supported, especially young people in high-pressure environments.
4. What changes would you like to see in the world?
   • A world where mental health is treated as a priority, and people feel empowered to seek help without judgment.

4. What You Can Be Paid For

1. What services can you offer?
   • Peer coaching, creating mental health resources, or hosting stress management and mindfulness workshops.
2. What skills are in demand?
   • Emotional intelligence, mental health advocacy, public speaking, and content creation related to personal development.
3. What professional opportunities align with your skills?
   • Becoming a mental health advocate, working with NGOs or counselling centres, or freelancing as a creator of mental health-related content.
4. How can you create value for others?
   • By simplifying mental health concepts into actionable steps and fostering a culture of support and awareness.

5. Intersection Analysis

1. Where do your passions meet your skills?
   • I love understanding people and supporting them emotionally, which aligns with my empathy, communication, and content-creation skills.
2. How can your profession serve the world’s needs?
   • By addressing the growing demand for accessible and relatable mental health support for young people.
3. What work combines purpose with practicality?
   • Creating mental health toolkits, hosting student workshops, or working with a mental health-focused startup.
4. How can you align your income with your impact?
   • Offering affordable workshops or creating subscription-based online resources for stress management and personal growth.

6. Finding Your Center

1. What activities satisfy all four elements?
   • Hosting mental health awareness workshops that educate, inspire, and provide actionable tips while earning an income from ticket sales or sponsorships.
2. Where do you find the perfect balance?
   • When I’m using my knowledge and skills to make mental health resources more accessible and impactful for students and young adults.
3. What path combines passion, mission, profession, and vocation?
   • Building a platform or initiative that empowers young people to manage their mental health through creative, relatable content and community support.
4. How can you move closer to your ideal intersection?
   • Start a blog or Instagram page sharing mental health tips, collaborate with campus organisations to host events, and seek internships in mental health-focused organisations to gain experience and build connections.

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