FIVE REWARDING ACTIVITIES WORTH DEVOTING TIME TO
Build Portfolio Besides Learning
Everyday we get to become better by committing to learning. And as one learns, it is expected that a tangible proof is shown for what he is doing, it is expected that he learns enough to get to the next stage and the best way to show the proof of quality learning is what he has been able to produce with the knowledge he has acquired overtime through creating a Portfolio.
What is a portfolio? It is literally a thin file or sheet which holds a collection of your finished works. In every profession, there is a need for a portfolio. For instance, one cannot boast of being a fashion designer when he has no sewn material beautifully designed to show for it. Or can one boast of being a carpenter when he has no finished furniture to his credit. The same goes for other professions.
However, there are skills that may not require one having a sample of work done; example is plumbing duties, and professions like construction work, but should be able to point to a particular structure which he could proudly say he contributed immensely to the success of it.
These days, a portfolio speaks a lot for an individual, compared to a cover letter or a CV. A portfolio could get one a connection faster than any other thing would. So while learning, be sure to put into use what you have learnt at every step and come up with a tangible product, no matter how small it could be.
Volunteer
Another essential activity worth paying attention and devoting ones time to is Volunteer service. Volunteering brings one a whole lot of benefit ranging from boosting ones confidence level, getting to be a part of a community, Learning new skill, meeting different kinds of people, making new friends, the benefits are endless. However, There is this saying that.. “what works for Mr. A might not work for Mr. B,” but in this case, this works for everyone.
There are different areas to volunteer for, depending on the aspect you are passionate about; it could be in the Health sector, technological sector, or being a part of a humanitarian cause. Offering your Ideas and giving your services; putting in your manpower and intellectual prowess could go along way to bring to success the organization’s project thereby improving your self development.
Invest In relationship:
“If you want to walk fast, walk alone. But if you want to walk far, walk together” — Ratan Tata
Collaboration, cooperation and togetherness brings us to a beautiful achievement.
Solid relationships pushes one up there and help stay. Good relationships create opportunities and keeps one on track. If you hope to achieve anything, be sure to build good connections around your career. Your social life has to be stable and easy going. Do not be a workaholic who does not have the time for anything else but work. Take out time to build a community of like-minded fellows across all fields. At the long run, you will need their help and they need yours and if good relationship was built, it would be much easier to achieve aim.
Read, Research and Study:
Read deep, read wide. A little knowledge about everything and a great deal of knowledge in ones field makes one stand out. The world is evolving and new ideas and products are coming into existence. Dissemination of information has in fact been made easier in the present era as we can access them offline (libraries, bookstores etc) and online (mobile devices). Having access to the right Information can do a whole lot; save lives, reveals one to opportunities and as well equips with necessary knowledge and details needed to get to the next phase. So, if you are considering success, know that the habit of reading, research and studying has to be inculcated.
Take Charge of your health:
No matter what one does, it is very necessary and mandatory to protect health; physically, emotionally and all-round well-being. Several times people have been taken unawares by health situation. illnesses like Breast cancer could be fought off if usually detected early, Depression wouldn't gain its root to the point of swallowing a whole human if the psychological health is taken as priority and counsel obtained when necessary.
There is always hope to get to where ever height one wants to get to, if there is life. And there can only be life if the health is protected with so much zeal. Take charge of your health and there is no height in life you won’t get too.
