Hey readers! I can't believe that I am officially done with OT school classes. I just wrapped up my last didactic semester, took my last final, and handed in all of my projects and papers. Next up: FIELDWORK. I am so excited to finally get into the field and put what I have learned into … Continue reading My Last Didactic Semester
Category: My Journey
Spreading Kindness & Positivity
Hey readers! I'm not going to lie, I have been feeling a little uninspired lately and haven't been able to come up with anything to write about on the blog. Then the other day while I was on a walk in Boston, I was inspired! Along the walk I usually take, there were hand-painted rocks … Continue reading Spreading Kindness & Positivity
100 Things I Love About OT
Hey readers! I almost didn't even realize, but this post is my 100th blog post! I thought it would be fun to make a "100" themed post for this special occasion. So, here are 100 things that I love about OT! It is MEANINGFUL. We can work with literally anyone.We can PLAY all day.It has … Continue reading 100 Things I Love About OT
My Transition to a Non-Toxic & Sustainable Lifestyle
Hey readers! Today I want to talk about something that I have been slowly transitioning to over the last year or so. I am a long way off from my goal, but any small change that I can make now is still a step forward. Something that I am passionate about is protecting the environment … Continue reading My Transition to a Non-Toxic & Sustainable Lifestyle
2019 Year in Review & 2020 Intentions
Hey readers, happy new year! I can't believe it is 2020. A new decade! I have a really good feeling about this decade. This is the decade that I will become an occupational therapist, along with many other goals in my personal life. I wanted to take a minute to thank you all for an … Continue reading 2019 Year in Review & 2020 Intentions
Top 9 Blog Posts of 2019
Hello readers and goodbye 2019! I can't believe I have had this blog for a whole year. I am so grateful for every single one of my readers and members of the OT Instagram community. Here is a roundup of my most popular posts of 2019 here on the blog. Enjoy! What to Expect Your … Continue reading Top 9 Blog Posts of 2019
My Experience as SOTA President
Hey readers, happy 2nd day of blogmas! Today we are taking a break from holiday content to chat about my role as the president of the Student Occupational Therapy Association. I have learned a lot over the past two semesters, and I am looking forward to my final semester as SOTA president this upcoming winter/spring. … Continue reading My Experience as SOTA President
Life Update: ADE & Fieldwork Announcements
Hey readers! Long time no see (or type, I guess?!). WOW, this semester has been tough. I am in the midst of research for my Advanced Doctoral Experience (also known as the ADE), along with multiple group assignments, papers, projects, and exams for my other classes. It has actually been making me really sad that … Continue reading Life Update: ADE & Fieldwork Announcements
My Occupational Profile
Hey readers! An occupational profile is one of the first things that OTs gather from their patients. It allows us to understand who they are, why they are seeking OT services, what is important to them, and what their goals are. We learn all of this by gathering information about client factors, performance skills and … Continue reading My Occupational Profile
Experiencing Burnout as an OT Student
Hey readers! Today I want to talk about burnout. A lot of people throw around the term "burnout", so I first want to clarify what it truly means. Burnout is a feeling of mental, emotional, and physical fatigue, often caused by continued stress over a long period of time. Healthcare providers are especially prone to … Continue reading Experiencing Burnout as an OT Student