In this Mission Log, I finish the third petal of the Flower Exercise from What Color Is Your Parachute? by writing seven transferable skills stories. Along the way, I discover patterns in creativity, organization, resilience, attention to detail, and the kind of meaningful work I’m trying to find.
Tag: creative career
The Flower Is Starting to Talk Back
While working through the Flower Exercise from What Color Is Your Parachute?, I’m discovering career clues about ideal people, workplace fit, transferable skills, and the kind of work that actually energizes me.
Suiting Up for the Next Chapter
After losing my job, I’m suiting up for the next chapter: rebuilding my job search, rediscovering my strengths, and looking for work that fits who I am now.
Nighttime Skills That Shine in the Day
Working the night shift has become its own kind of training ground. In the quiet hours, I’m learning skills that reach far beyond my current job — adaptability, focus, and empathy that carry into every creative and professional pursuit.
🧠 Instinctive Strengths: Skills That Keep Showing Up
Some skills follow me no matter the job. This post explores the instinctive strengths that keep showing up—and what they say about my next steps.