2019 proved to be a year of unexpected challenges and ultimately, resounding triumphs. My initial goals – to relocate to London and secure a senior UX role – were met with a series of unforeseen obstacles.
This year, I'm taking a different approach. I'm ditching the traditional New Year's resolutions, as I've found they often lead to self-imposed pressure and subsequent guilt when reflecting upon them at year's end.
2017 was a year of reevaluating my career path and ultimately finding a fulfilling role. Recognizing the limitations of freelancing in terms of industry knowledge, I sought to gain valuable agency experience through a UX designer contract at CookiesHQ.
Fueled by the exhilaration of winning my second World Cocktail Championship title, I decided to revisit my previous retrospectives with newfound clarity. A pattern emerged: setting goals, both personal and professional, creates a sense of purpose and propels me forward. With this newfound motivation, I declare 2017 the year of focused ambition!