Final Reflection Paper The end is in sight and has been a long time coming. It almost feels surreal, like it cannot possibly be real, and I am going to wake up any minute to find that I have only completed the associates program of my degree in Health Information Management (HIM) and still have another two years to go. The anticipation of finally being able to take all that I have learned and apply it in the real world is at times both frightening and exhilarating. My brain has been crammed so full of information that at times I am afraid if I trip it will all come pouring out. Although, with all that I have learned, I must admit that these last two semesters in HIM4555 – Professional Practice Experience (PPE) and HIM4556 – Seminar in HIM,
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The first and strongest talent is harmony, which gives me an open mind to not only see people for who they truly are but to accept them as such and to open the eyes of others, so they are more accepting of another individual’s unique traits (Clifton, Anderson, & Schreiner, 2006, pp. 50-51). My second talent is achiever, which gives me a perseverant nature and determination to finish what I start no matter how difficult the process (pp. 26-27). My third talent is analytical, which gives me the ability to review the facts during a conflict without the emotion, allowing me to remain fair and objective in any given situation (pp. 30-31). My fourth talent is discipline, which aids me in organization and attention to detail, I am not afraid to research a topic until I find an answer (pp. 45-46). My fifth and final talent is intellection, which fuels my passion for learning and taking part in stimulating conversations that force me to think (pp. 56-57). The best way to utilize my talents to their full potential is by maintaining a healthy balance between my five talents. Letting one talent overpower another can lead to negative side effects. For example, when I give my achiever and discipline talents too much headway I end up refusing to quit a job until it is done to my satisfaction which can be very frustrating. It does not matter how much someone tells me that I did a perfect job. If I see a flaw, I cannot leave it, even when I am so frustrated that I am close to tears. Taking responsibility for making the most of these talents means learning when to quit or set a project aside for a while to ensure I maintain a healthy
The first and strongest talent is harmony, which gives me an open mind to not only see people for who they truly are but to accept them as such and to open the eyes of others, so they are more accepting of another individual’s unique traits (Clifton, Anderson, & Schreiner, 2006, pp. 50-51). My second talent is achiever, which gives me a perseverant nature and determination to finish what I start no matter how difficult the process (pp. 26-27). My third talent is analytical, which gives me the ability to review the facts during a conflict without the emotion, allowing me to remain fair and objective in any given situation (pp. 30-31). My fourth talent is discipline, which aids me in organization and attention to detail, I am not afraid to research a topic until I find an answer (pp. 45-46). My fifth and final talent is intellection, which fuels my passion for learning and taking part in stimulating conversations that force me to think (pp. 56-57). The best way to utilize my talents to their full potential is by maintaining a healthy balance between my five talents. Letting one talent overpower another can lead to negative side effects. For example, when I give my achiever and discipline talents too much headway I end up refusing to quit a job until it is done to my satisfaction which can be very frustrating. It does not matter how much someone tells me that I did a perfect job. If I see a flaw, I cannot leave it, even when I am so frustrated that I am close to tears. Taking responsibility for making the most of these talents means learning when to quit or set a project aside for a while to ensure I maintain a healthy