Goodbye 2017

That's it for 2017 folk! It has just flown by- what a whirlwind of things which feel as though they happened just a week ago. It definitely highlights how important it is to cherish every day, because life moves so quickly.
I started 2017 with the desire to make big changes in my new job. This was hard, and there were so many points throughout the year when I questioned how it would ever happen. My manager (a Clinical psychologist) seemed uninterested in staff development which was deflating to say the least. Coming into this job from a Masters was not mental stimulating enough for me but I have gradually managed to create some learning opportunities for myself and my colleagues. I cannot wait to be bolder and braver at making way for my needs.
I also wanted to make some changes in my personal life, this year. I have had to adjust to being back home. Unlike previous years where I have been at university/school, I have had to put effort into keeping connected, network with new people and try to make some 'ME' time. These are all a work in progress but I have definitely evolved into a more social creature of comfort.
What has 2017 meant to you? I would love to hear about your experiences…

QUICK FIRE ROUND

Personal highlight of 2017… Graduating from my Masters Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Professional highlight of 2017… Securing my first full time grad job as an Assistant Psychologist. 
Favourite travel experience in 2017… UK Adventures; Brighton, London Liverpool, Stratford Upon Avon, Durham, Newcastle, Warwick and York.
Album I played on repeat in 2017… Stomzy Gangs, Signs and Prayers.
The TV show I loved binge-watching in 2017… Stranger Things
Favourite fashion moment of 2017… .Carvela shoes and Topshop frill dresses and Palazo trousers.
Most surreal moment of 2017… Seeing proper savings build up.
My favourite restaurant of 2017… Terre a Terre, Mildreds or Fed by Water.
Favourite fitness class of 2017… Body Pump or Clubbercise.
My wishes for 2018… happiness, love and getting onto the DClin!
Thank you for reading. I hope you all have a wonderful New Year. And I look forward to returning with in 2018. See you on the other side…

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