A641.8.3.RB – Personal Balance Sheet
During the class semester, we
have been asked to complete different exercises from the ‘Becoming a resonant
leader’ (2008) workbook, in an attempt to get to know ourselves, and our
ambitions. I am twenty-seven years old, going to twenty-eight in November, and
I have been blessed enough to experience different paths of work; you name it I
have done it. My jobs have consisted from Chinese restaurant cashier, Italian
shoe sales person, make up artist, waitress, chocolatier, front desk assistant
for medical office and beauty salon, paralegal, customer service specialist for
Dick’s Sporting Goods, and now medical assistant. My background varies
significantly, but I would like to believe that some of my strengths are being
honest, perseverant, organized and responsible. In different occasions, employers
have admired my attention for detail, my friendliness and manners with my coworker
and customers or patients, my positive attitude towards stressful situations,
and having a good memory.
On the
other hand, I am pretty sure I have potential strengths, as nobody is perfect.
At one point or another, we have to continue pursuing the better self of each
other. Ideally speaking, I think most of my improvements need to be focused on
learning how to manage my time slightly better. Unfortunately, during the time
I have been completing the Leadership program, I have also been working a very
demanding full time job, often leaving me physically and mentally drained. For
that reason, I would like to incorporate a routine where I can dedicate myself
a little more time to enjoy and not spend year after year, from work to home,
and do home, then cook, clean my house, and repeat. Having a balanced lifestyle
is something I look forward to having.
My enduring
disposition that supports me is the ability to surpass any stress situation. I
have to say; I am kind of addicted to working in stressful environments. I find
some beauty when chaos shifts my days unexpectedly. I guess I am able to see
the positive in situations where most people tend to loose their character and
I usually do it with a smile in my face. If I am not dealing with this type of
environment, I myself bored. Therefore, this could potentially help me while working
as a doctor in the near future.
Although, I
am very proud to be Hispanic, I would love to be able to communicate or
verbalize my English in a better way. My accent is very thick, but for the most
part, when I get used to talking in a specific environment, I tend to do very
well. However, I realized that early in the mornings or when I am really tired,
it feels as my tongue gets slow or tide and people have a harder time
understanding me. For that reason, I would like to attend one of those courses
where they help you learn enunciation of words. I would never give up my
accent, but being able to deliver a well-understood message is also important.
Additionally,
another weakness I would like to change because I know I do not do well, is
maintain a healthier lifestyle. I have been using the excuse of work and school
for the longest time, and I feel that if I do not get started now, I will never
do. Sometimes, it takes more effort to begin exercising but once you find a
routine, it because second nature. Usually, I start running for three
consecutive weeks, until something comes up and I have to stop. Then another
six months go by and I do nothing in the mean time, so all my effort is trashed
the moment I stopped. Running has been my passion for the longest time, and now
that I plan to start the pre requisites for medical school at the end of
August, and will no longer work, I hope to find time to adapt my new schedule
with healthier choices.
Lastly, an
enduring disposition that sometimes gets in my way but I do not want to change
is when I am stubborn. Sometimes, I get this feeling that I need to finish
school soon, and I start taking more courses at the same time. In the process,
my husband and voice of reason, is always there to remind me how stressful it
can get and how is not worth the struggle. Nevertheless, my stubborn self, end
up doing what I want and I end up struggling more. I am only competing against
time with myself. Nobody is pressuring me to finish earlier, but sometimes,
knowing that I will be attending medical school at almost thirty makes me want
to do finish everything quicker. But in the end, I know my behavior is not
optimal and instead, makes me less effective.
References
McKee, A., Boyatzis, R.,
& Johnston, F. (2008). Becoming a resonant leader. (8th ed.).
Harvard Business Press.
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