My Strengths:
- positive attitude (even if 'm upset I find ways to laugh it off and move forward)
- well organised (I will elect myself in leadership roles, such as director or producer, because I can manage my time, and others, well)
- can follow set tasks and meet deadlines (I take notes and get to work instantly on tasks so I don't fall behind with my workload)
- character design (I draw as often as I can which allows me to develop my skills)
My Weaknesses:
- anxiety (I overthink things often, and get stressed really easily which means if I have a lot of work on, my mental health suffers)
- isolation (when I'm in a negative headspace, I tend to lock myself away and only focus on work, I need to get my work/life balance right)
- speed at which I work (I feel as though some tasks take ages, which only fuels my obsession to work as I fear I won't meet deadlines if I don't do this)
- guilt (even if I do take an evening off, I feel incredibly guilty for not working and often stress myself out so badly that I will get migraines)
Opportunities:
- this animation course (I was accepted to this University which means I have more opportunities than those who aren't here)
- work experience (before coming to University, and in my holidays, I work at a restaurant which means I have experience when dealing with customers and working in a team)
- networking events (trips like MAF offer opportunities to network)
- social media (I have several accounts where I can promote my work and follow others)
Threats:
- self-criticism (I overanalyse everything I do to the point where I think it is no longer good enough and this makes me question my worth, especially on this course)
- perfectionist (I will redo a line over and over and over again which eats into my time and isn't necessary)
- costs (equipment, trips and software is expensive so while I'm away from home, and therefore not working outside of University, I haven't got any money coming in to cover these costs)
- other graduates (there aren't enough jobs available for everyone who graduates which means I need to work hard to get noticed)
From here, I need to make a plan on how to better myself and my outcomes. The main problem I believe is that I overwork myself. It damages my mental health, self esteem and relationships with others. I need to take time off to destress and relax. That way, when I'm well rested and do get back to work, my mind will be refreshed and I might see an improvement in my work.
© Emily Kate Mullis 2020
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