In a small journey of self-discovery, this week I have
spent some time on reflective practice. All good for personal growth I’m told –
or, at least I was told when being
made to write a reflective journal during my dance teacher training. I was
unconvinced at the time but on reflection
it does at least pass quiet time at work in a positive and productive
manner.
This move was spurred in part by frustration that I’m in
the wrong job and need to think about how to change it; but also due to my
rejection from the communication team. Well – I say rejection, but actually I
was told that it was full and I should email them with my skills so I could be
involved on an ad-hoc basis. What do the full members have that I don’t eh?
Perhaps a forthcomingness in regard to their skillset.
My initial reaction of course, was that I have no useful
skills, or at least none that are provable.
I could have given a link to the blog (what’s that except evidence of my
communication skills) but as my most recent post included some not very
positive thoughts on my job I decided that may not go down so well. Wise
decision, do you think?
So what are my skills then?
That was the first thing. Skills brainstorm. Then an
online personality quiz that informed me I was ‘Yellow’ (creative performer).
Then a funny task where I had to pick my favourite words out of a list:
gradually narrowing them down to find my core values. These ended up as
compassion, courage, learning, creativity and freedom. All very pleasing words
I’m sure you’ll agree.
But of course this is all useless if I don’t use it. It
all really just furthers my assurance that I would have rather enjoyed the
extra-curricular communication of the communications team (exactly what they do
is unsure); but that my role doesn’t really fit with either my yellowness or my
chosen words.
I’m aware that this is a) highly unscientific and b)
obvious without the reflection. I do have a small plan though. I think I’m
going to do a writing course. Perhaps I’ll improve these ramblings somewhat. At
the very least it will be a tick in the learning box.
So maybe this reflection business is useful after all.
