Personal Narrative: My Personal Journey

My personal journey to determine what trail to take with my second career has many twist and turns. Past hikes have led me down many paths; some rated easier or harder than others. I have grown in many ways no matter the route taken. I hope you will enjoy as I explain why I feel this new trail will be the most rewarding of all. I will discuss why I feel it is vital that I take this trail and what important information I will learn from others who are already on it. I will discuss my responsibilities to myself and to the people I meet that will help me along the way. After taking a break on this hike to clear my mind of the clutter, I will reflect on why I chose this path in the first place and why it is important to get to the finish. In the

Among them are being able to comprehend and interpret the trail without assistance. Excellent communication skills both verbally and nonverbally are critical as is the ability to adjust to a variety of academic and workplace environments. Thinking calmly and rationally along the ST allows the hiker to make good interpretations of the subject matter. The ability to display emotional stability, maturity, judgment and empathy for others is also very important. (Jenh, 2010) Having the mental and physical stamina to push through the day is essential. The ability to lift up to 150 pounds or assist another individual that could weigh over 200 pounds should not go unnoticed. Pushing, pulling, kneeling and squatting are all common requirements along the trail. Any hiker on the ST should hold most if not all of these traits in order be happy, otherwise they could pose a danger to people they meet along the

When more experienced people take the time to train me the important aspects of being successful on the ST, I must respect their time and effort by consistently exceeding their expectations. I will complete all clinical and course assignments, be punctual with my scheduled days and times with the preceptor, and maintain strict client confidentiality. (Staff, 2014) By my actions, I will gain the respect of my instructors and preceptors and in time become a professional like them. This will make my hike along the ST much more