Career and Life Plan

"A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

On my previous blog entries, I’ve talked about how I identified my purpose and how I wrote my personal mission statement and goals. However, listing down my goals is nothing if I will not out it into action.

Every start of the year, I list down the things I want to achieve for the year, and make sure to plan for it. I call it my Bucketlist. Some of the lists include painting and paragliding. What I did was to simply look for merchant that offers these activities and set up a date to when I will do it. I thought that developing long-term objectives and setting a timeline for it would be as easy as this, but I was wrong. Nevertheless, I wrote down my life’s plan, starting my vision and mission statement to motivate me towards my goals.

VISION STATEMENT

I envision myself as a well-rounded and empowered woman who has made a significant impact on the lives of people while reflecting God’s character.

MISSION STATEMENT

       My mission is to live a life full of compassion for humanity and an unceasing passion for knowledge. I aim to soar as high as possible without leaving my feet on the ground and aligning everything I do with God’s mission.

 

Before I proceed with my life plan, I’d like to share some quotes I live by:

On my Personal growth: “I CAN AND I WILL”

This quote gives me confidence to do whatever I aim in life. It reminds me that I am capable of doing even the impossible things if my heart desires it.

On Finances: “SAVE NOT SPEND”

This quote reminds me that I should think of how to save money instead of how to spend money. Even if I receive bonuses, I should think of how I can double or triple my extra money by investing it.

On my Career: “MAKE PASSION YOUR PAYCHECK”

Most people hate their career and they are only doing their job for the money. With this quote, I am reminded to pursue my passion as a career, so I won’t feel exhausted from working.

On my Relationship with family and friends: “DON’T BURN BRIDGES”

Although the world is big, it is surprising how we come across the same bridge twice. I realize that we must keep a healthy relationship with other people as we may encounter them again. I know it’s quite contradicting to my previous blog entry where I said to cut connections with toxic people. However, it is possible to cut ties without having to burn bridges. We can stay away from toxic people without hurting or ruining our relationship with them.

On Spirituality: “EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON”

I used to blame God for not giving me the things I prayed for, but I realized that if God did not give us what we want, it is because He has a bigger and better plan for us. When we start to accept what’s not meant to be, that is when we will receive blessings and what is meant to be.

On Health and Fitness: “SKINNY GIRLS ONLY LOOKED GOOD OUTSIDE; FIT GIRLS LOOKED GOOD INSIDE”

This quote reminds me that my goal is not to become skinny but to become fit and healthy. I should maintain a sound body and mind in order to achieve my goals in life.

 

So, what is my plan?

My career plan is to avail of the student exchange program offered by DLSU and study in Europe for two weeks as well as to improve my communication skills by the time I completed my degree as this is essential in leading and managing people. A great leader must become a great communicator first. Once I become an effective communicator, it will improve my professional relationship and will lead to more opportunities. In the years to come, I hope to find a mentor that shares the same values as I have and will help me towards achieving my goals. I also see myself applying for a scholarship to study European languages and culture overseas once I finish graduate school and taking an opportunity to work overseas and allowing myself to be exposed in a diverse culture. It has always been a part of my bucket list to experience an international academic environment and intercultural activities. Hopefully by the time I am at my fifties, I am already a well-rounded professional holding an executive position and one who has obtained a relevant experience and expertise in my chosen field, mentoring novices.

 

While I aim to soar high, I hope to remain grounded and continue being God’s instrument to those people in need. The career plan I mapped out, along with my values is what will help catapult my success.