I Am On a Self Improvement Journey
Today I just had my first individual supervision meeting with my new supervisor that is working with me so that I can complete my state therapy license. She was my clinical supervisor at one of my former jobs, and I recently got back in touch with her in hopes that she would be able to supervise me. I'm so happy that it worked out because we are a great match, and my passion and love for therapy and the field of psychology, in general, is coming back!
I have always liked psychology, but going to my 9 to 5 day in and day out, having the clients come in one after another with no downtime was starting to take a toll on me. When I got home I didn't feel like I had the energy to brush up on more skills and read a textbook or the latest research that was coming from the field. My workplace was pretty toxic as well, and they didn't offer trainings or provide opportunities for the workers to attend trainings at other settings. My clinician toolbox was becoming rusty, and I was starting to fall out of love with what I did.
Ever since leaving my last position, I have had more time for self-reflection and to make social connections outside of work, and to improve upon my professional development. I feel like an overall healthier person and I have the energy to seek out the tools and knowledge that make me more effective, which ultimately increases my love for what I do.
Anyways, didn't have much to say today. I just wanted to note the progress and that things are heading in a positive direction. It all started with one small change. I didn't like the environment that I was in, so I took a big step (leaving my comfortable job with good salary and benefits) and changed it (attending school again and working part-time).
There are obviously PROS and CONS to staying on either side of the equation, but ultimately I had to put my happiness and quality of life before comfort and stability. It was a scary choice to make, but I'm seeing that even though things aren't stable at this exact moment, my passion, newfound energy, and attitude are helping everything fall into place.
I have always liked psychology, but going to my 9 to 5 day in and day out, having the clients come in one after another with no downtime was starting to take a toll on me. When I got home I didn't feel like I had the energy to brush up on more skills and read a textbook or the latest research that was coming from the field. My workplace was pretty toxic as well, and they didn't offer trainings or provide opportunities for the workers to attend trainings at other settings. My clinician toolbox was becoming rusty, and I was starting to fall out of love with what I did.
Ever since leaving my last position, I have had more time for self-reflection and to make social connections outside of work, and to improve upon my professional development. I feel like an overall healthier person and I have the energy to seek out the tools and knowledge that make me more effective, which ultimately increases my love for what I do.
Anyways, didn't have much to say today. I just wanted to note the progress and that things are heading in a positive direction. It all started with one small change. I didn't like the environment that I was in, so I took a big step (leaving my comfortable job with good salary and benefits) and changed it (attending school again and working part-time).
There are obviously PROS and CONS to staying on either side of the equation, but ultimately I had to put my happiness and quality of life before comfort and stability. It was a scary choice to make, but I'm seeing that even though things aren't stable at this exact moment, my passion, newfound energy, and attitude are helping everything fall into place.
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