Goals – how life works out its own

“All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible.”  Orison Swett Marden

This week we are discussing goals, and at times I need to write down my goals in order to work towards completion – even if it will take a long period of time.  Other times, the goal works itself out or shows itself in other ways.

For me, university was not possible whilst I was at secondary school.  At the time, there was no pathway locally and living in Melbourne was not an option for myself or my family.  I left school part way through year 11 as a job was available locally as a receptionist at a small business.  I had had my sixteenth birthday 6 months prior to this.  The receptionist position was quite easy for me and within 7 months I had outgrown this and was encouraged by my supervisor to apply for a bank position, as these provided better job security.  I was successful and joined the bank in January the following year.  I was fortunate to transfer from Mildura, to Ballarat, Alice Springs, Katherine and Woden Valley before leaving to have my first child.

I returned back to the region after an absence of 17 years and during this time had worked in a chiropractic clinic, initially as a receptionist and then bookkeeper.  Back In Mildura, I sought work that fitted around the children’s schooling and once again in office administration roles.

After a period of time, I decided that university was an option and applied to the local university to see if I could commence.  A bachelor of business appealed to me and I was successful in being accepted and recognised for prior learning which enabled two core subjects to be marked as completed.  After three years and a change of job, I transferred my degree to social work, a decision that I am grateful for and has led me to where I am now. 

Over the years I have attended many training opportunities and whilst I need to update my professional development annually, I no longer have the need or goal to develop new therapies.

My professional goal is to continue to refresh on my current therapies, whilst my personal goal is to commence working on my gazing ball.  This has been patiently waiting in the spare room for me to even think about, but that is also a continuing and long-term goal……