How have you seen yourself become more aware of your habits? Have you tried implementing anything new? What have the results been?
I have been trying to implement new habits but what I have found is that it is actually somewhat difficult to get into good habits.
2. Design Thinking Reflection: Cultivating Beginner's Mind
How can beginner's mind be helpful when it comes to thinking about your career and job search? What are some habits you could put into place to cultivate beginner's mind regularly?
A beginner's mind is really helpful because it takes a very small scope and blows it wide open. It allows for us to see options we never considered. I think I’m pretty spot on with a beginner's mind because I’ve never worked in a professional environment so I am open to really anything.
3. Go through the Flower Exercise brainstorming worksheets linked here. Then complete your Flower Exercise final worksheet here and link that finished worksheet here.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tavDdjTmtQRK1W6u2k7rpO09QkY5eEyOt0Z0F0SLAQI/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b1kkWVVTOgyORqRVWiFRmt3AMEr1ZPH4v5rs0oahs7k/edit
4. Write out your top 5 strengths that you've seen in action this module; then write out the strengths of a software developer. Where do you see these lists overlapping? Where are they different?
My top 5: fast-learner, determined, head-strong, collaborative, sociable. Devs top 5: fast-learner, open to new ideas, efficient, understanding, collaborative.
5. Write a refined vision statement here (what new things have you discovered this week to incorporate into your vision statement?):
Ideally young, new, inventive, creative, cutting edge tech, very impressive driven people, make lots of money, have stock options, positive working environment. Collaborative, sociable, progressive.