Why take the journey?

Tue, 31 May 2016 03:21:08 GMT

So often I get busy with my regular routine that I often forget to stop and think about "what am I accomplishing?"

In December 2015, I applied for another position within my company. One of the questions in the interview was "What are your goals?"

Honestly, it slapped me right in the face. I didn't have any! When I was younger, I had set goals and I had accomplished each one. I am living the life of a young girl's dream of being "a Secretary."

After the interview, I talked it over with a close co-worker. I had to immediately set new goals for now. I began my list right there in her office.

* Become a member of IAAP

* Apply for the 2016 Summit Scholarship

* Attend the eight weeks "Learning for Leaders" class offered by my company

* Register and Attend Marie Herman's CAP Study Group

* Attend 2016 Summit in July

* Take CAP Exam on September 9, 2016 (My dad's birthday- He passed away 10 years ago)

* Hold my head high and say "I've been there, I've done that, I bought the t-shirt and I AM

PROUD TO WEAR IT!

What have I accomplished from my list?

* I became a member of IAAP

* I did apply for the 2016 Summit Scholarship and I am one of the 2016 recipients of the

scholarship

* I did attend the eight weeks "Learning for Leaders" class

* I have registered and now attending Marie Herman's CAP Study Group

My title is "Office Assistant". Once I have my certification, I hope to receive a new title "Senior Administrative Office Assistant."

Be encouraged today, set new goals! If not, you will continue to keep going down the same road that you are so used to. Sometimes, it pays to take the exit or the scenery route.

I look forward to this new journey with YOU! Best wishes with all of your new goals and accomplishments!