Self- Care is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. While I have always been an physical active person by engaging in sports such as softball, Xterme steps aerobics and weight lifting. I have learned the importance of caring for my body beyond the physical. I have valued to prioritize self-care in ways that will impact my mental health in a positive way. Things such as advocating for myself, taking time off when feeling overwhelmed or burnt out, and making time nurture relationships with my family and friends. I completed a self care assessment that help me identified things I do well, I do OK, rarely and never do.
Career plan
1 year plan: Includes studying, applying and taking the LMSW exam. I plan to begin research employment opportunity for the population I wish to serve; that I will excel in, enjoy and improve my expertise as a Social Worker. I will also continue to volunteer with organizations in my community such as 48in48 to offer my support, skills and time to nonprofits. In order to improve my leadership skills and knowledge of project management I will engage in online and in persons trainings. I will also start building my consulting business and secure a name.
5 year plan: I hope to be employed by a company that I wake up happy to clock in and out, with. With this employer I hope to be in a leadership roll utilizing my project management skills, and social work knowledge. I will have my business plan complete along with the name. I will begin to identify program and secure contracts to provide my services to. This includes applying for my LLC, networking, attend workshops and taking courses to improve my knowledge and skills.
10 year plan: My vision is to be a full-time business owner providing consultations to companies looking to improve their programs. Found a network that is supportive and provide feedback wether thats positive of negative. Engage in conferences and have found an online community as well as a mentor. Finding time to self-reflective on my personal life determining if it aligns with where I want to be and who I want to become as a professional.