Year: 2024

How will I overcome Impostor Syndrome?

Published by Kima Rodriguez

What is Impostor Syndrome? Impostor Syndrome is a psychological occurrence or a condition of feeling anxious, doubting skills, talents, accomplishments, or not believing in oneself. Challenge Lately, I find myself afraid and anxious about my skills in the company I am now working at. There are times that my confidence are getting low just because I think I am not good and reliable enough to do the job I need to do. I know that these feelings are just in the mind. But still, I want to express it here so it won’t stay in my head. I have no one to share this kind of feeling because I don’t want to bring negative energy to others. Solution The only way I know to address this is by atomically changing my daily habits because it can impact the way neurons work, especially if the habits are repeatedly undergone. In continuing this, I know I will develop a new behavior that can change how I perceive myself.

UXR-niversary!

Published by Kima Rodriguez

Today is an important day for me. I will never forget this day and cherish it for the rest of my life! Backstory I started transitioning my career during the pandemic while managing my family business. I researched and upskilled. My dream is to work in tech. Work from home with your PC/laptop and working. It’s fun and exciting because I came from a working environment that needs to be physically present, shifting, and do over time. At first, I was ok with it, but I knew this was not what I wanted. That’s the reason I pursue my dream job. I know it’s risky because I need to start from scratch again, but it’s ok. I know I can do this! When I was in high school, I was sure that I wanted a computer career. I love computers! That’s my favourite subject and the organization I joined back then. We call our group “Charle’s Babbage Club.” I don’t know. It sounds weird now, but back then, it was awesome, hahaha. Challenges After graduation, …

Investing on Skincare Products

Published by Kima Rodriguez

Disclaimer: The product effectiveness I discuss in this blog is based solely on my personal experience. Remember, what works for me may not work for everyone due to differences in skin types. Always do a patch test and consider consulting a dermatologist before trying new products. I’m not liable for any reactions or results from using these products. Backstory Ever since I was in college, I have loved using skincare. I am the darkest and the not-so-glass skin in the family. That’s why it became part of my insecurities. Even though my friends told me I already have naturally clear and smooth skin, I always wanted to get my skin lighter and smoother. Challenges I struggled to improve myself because my siblings are fair, and I have a Morena skin tone. Having fair skin was considered beautiful while growing up, so I felt underappreciated. Using whitening products like glutathione and Kojic acid was popular during those times. But now, I am embracing my skin tone and putting more love on myself. Nobody can fully love me but …

The Role of Faith in My Job Search Success

Published by Kima Rodriguez

Life is full of unpredictable events and scenarios. I can’t tell why everything happened, but I know it is God’s will. Now I am writing because I have good news. As you can see in the picture, I received my employment ID. EMPLOYMENT ID!! 🤗 I am sharing with you that I have finally been hired and started working at Booky! I didn’t expect this to happen in my life. But with God’s plan and blessing, I knew this was all he wanted for me. When I got laid off, I cried and cried and thought, what if no company would accept me? What if I am unemployed forever? I started hating myself at that time, but things changed. I saw the job posting and wondered whether I should apply or just let it go. Thankfully, I did! Backstory My heart leaped when I received a call from HR about my initial interview schedule. I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness, especially since I was still in a somewhat sorrowful state of mind. During …

Something about 29th

Published by Kima Rodriguez

It’s been a while since my last post. It’s good to have a follow-up post, and maybe I can name this blog something about my life. I am writing now because I have something to share before I turn 29 on February 11. I am grateful for the year 2023. Who would have thought I could land a job right after transitioning to user experience, even though I only have the certification from Google UX Design? I am blessed in so many ways. We all are. I think we need to find that door to see ourselves. As mentioned, I landed a job as a UX researcher at an IT consulting agency. At first, I was so nervous and anxious. They are all great, with experience and from a computer field background, and they communicate well. But I was amazed by these people. They are all humble and welcoming. They didn’t make me feel that I was different. The culture is superb, with no hierarchy. They are all friendly and approachable, which makes the office …