My favorite month is about to end; whether I like it or not, I can’t do anything but accept and go with the flow of life.
I’ve been surviving 2023 with a growth mindset; however, pressure kills my vibe. Looking back when 2023 just came in, but now the second month of 2023 is about to end, it hit me how time changes so fast. Why so fast? I’m scared that I might end up accomplishing nothing this year. I’m afraid that I won’t finish all my goals.
Monthly check
I’m starting a monthly check, and it’s the overall achievement and accomplishments I’ve made this month. I want to help myself to stay on track. I believe with this kind of mentality and accountability, I can realign my goals and system. This monthly check is the only way I can help myself by doing my best and becoming consistent in my agendas.
Job hunting
Since I finished my Google UX Specialization, I started to build up my portfolio using Behance and updated my resume. I applied to numerous job postings on Indeed, LinkedIn, and JobStreet. Most of them offer UX Designer and UX Researcher positions. I used and got rejected, and it’s okay.
For me, rejection is just a redirection and a lesson. At least with my experiences, especially during interviews, I learned the dos and don’ts what to say and elaborate on discussions, and what the hiring managers wanted to hear from me. Also, the most important thing that how I will present myself, my skills, and my portfolio to them and the impact of it on others.
Honestly, there was a day that I felt so down about the happenings of my life. I cried and wanted to give up. But I remember the quote, “This too shall pass.” My mind kept repeating it until I got up and faced life again.
Rejections are challenges I should face and pass by. I need to work on myself and improve my skills to land a job. I know I can do this. Also, as a User Experience Designer, I should know how to address these pain points. I should know every detail to come up with a solution.
Now, I am in the process of designing my life. Creating the future I wanted to be.
I started creating a personal identity: a personal brand and a logo. I just used my name, Kima Rodriguez. So people could easily recognize who I was.
Personal branding
My goal is to have a brand that is an understanding, friendly, creative, and trustworthy vibe. it is more of a “your bestie brand” that speaks to my personality; someone who is approachable and easy to get along with. my brand will focus on helping MSME and startup virtual games companies.
Aquago branding
Aquago is a delivery company brand that is perfect for helping water station business owners and consumers digitize their drinking water businesses with an added workforce for deliveries from stores to their customers’ houses.
These two are my accomplishments this month. I know it is not that big, but then, little progress is still progress. Not all of us started big or produced a lot when just starting. I will keep on practicing and improving myself until I find the right opportunity that will change my life.
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