Reflection

Life changes are emotional, and each person handles situations in their own way. These

changes might include a transition to a new educational setting, or the start of the work

immersion . Sometimes, change can provoke multiple simultaneous emotions ,excitement,

nervousness, joy, and anxiety but each unfamiliar situation makes us better prepared for the

future. Today, I will focus on my recent transition as a certified staff of Macabbabad Law office,

and will offer some strategies which helped me adapt to this opportunity.

On my first day, I felt a plethora of emotions. I was nervous as I wasn’t sure I had

learned the most useful portions of the pre orientation or transcribed the correct information

into braille. At the same time, I felt excited to be advancing at the company, and was grateful to

have the adaptive tools needed to make advancement a reality. Finally, I felt deeply

appreciative to our supervisor and co-trainees who graciously gave of their time to answer my

questions and share their experiences.

Overall, the first week went well. There were a few unexpected questions which I

couldn’t immediately answer, but I collaborated with other trainees to rectify those situations.

Clients praised me for my thorough approach, and willingness to describe where I found the

answer to their question so they can handle it themselves in the future. Words of

encouragement from supervisor helped me gain confidence and validated that I can perform the

requirements for the job.

As you consider a transition, remember change can feel overwhelming. However,

believing in your abilities, focusing on your strengths, and accepting constructive criticism will

make any change easier to conquer.