Psychologist Personal Goals

Everyone has a purpose on this earth. As human beings, our main purpose is to glorify God. To glorify God is to love Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and your strength, to love your neighbor as yourself, to be fruitful and multiply, and to go share the gospel to the ends of the earth. However, we serve a God who has made us intricately and uniquely. To live out our bigger purpose, we must take the calling and passion God has placed in our lives and glorify Him with it. As we go out into the world and find careers that bring joy to our hearts, we may touch a life we may never see. The Lord knew me before I was ever conceived. He knew what kind of woman I would be at twenty years old, and what passions would captivate my heart. The Lord knew what issues would make me weep. He knew that I would want to make a difference in this world in His name. When I hear the stories of people who deal with mental illness, there is something deep down inside me that desires to help them in any way I can. Mental illness impacts so many, whether it be acute or life-long. Often times, a disorder can debilitate a …show more content…
As a social worker, a psychologist, a counselor, or any mental health worker, certain personality characteristics need to fit the bill. Empathy, compassion, and wisdom are wonderful traits to have, just to name a new. As for myself, two traits that I possess that can benefit the field are intentionality and self-awareness. When I invest myself in someone else, I want to invest 110% into them. I create healthy boundaries within the relationship, like I would with a future client, but being deliberate with another person is something I truly care about. Within my intentionality, I try to ask questions that are thought-provoking and make sure my non-verbal communication matches my intentions. Making and spending quality time with someone, or a future client, is a priority to me as