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New Me, New Beginning - Being the best I can be
Code: T25SS2328
Location: Swadlincote ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Thursday 22 January 2026
Duration: 6 sessions over 3 week(s)
Time: 10.00am
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
The start of the New Year is a great time to think about the things you would like to do personally and/or professionally although it can be challenging to know where to begin! This course has been developed to help you to: 1. identify your strengths and how to become more resourceful so you can create realistic and balanced goals that will help you 2. kick start your confidence and self-esteem, so you feel better about taking the steps you need to take to achieve those goals 3. identify your options and then recognise and shape any opportunities coming your way 4. let go of the things holding you back so you can move through those life changes inspired and motivated
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone that wants to create and magnetise new habits and to find new purpose and meaning in either their personal or professional life. Bring on 2026, it's time to get excited!
How will I learn?
You don't have to have any prior knowledge to attend this course. All skills and abilities are welcome. This is a classroom-based course in a friendly and supportive environment where you will be helped through your next steps. The course introduces you to a variety of tools, techniques and exercises that you use. Our groups are small so you will have plenty of opportunity to hear and learn from the experiences of others. Presentation slides/materials will be shared with you.
What will I need?
You will be given a copy of the slides for each session. It might be useful for you to bring in a method of making notes e.g. notebook and pen, laptop etc so you can refer to your notes later.
Are there any other costs?
This is a free course.
Additional Information
You may want to go onto developing a number of essential skills for life and/or employment such as being more confident, communicating with confidence, being more assertive, overcoming stress and anxiety.
Time and duration
Start Date: 22 January 2026
Start Time: 10.00am
Day: Thursday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 3
Location
Swadlincote ACE Centre
Rink Drive
Swadlincote
DE11 8JL
01629 533290