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Professional growth in occupational therapy is multi-faceted—it is shaped by physical health, intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, ethical grounding, and a commitment to service. My Better Me: Better World project is the Occupational Therapy Toolset. This project was designed as a structured, 18-week personal and professional development initiative that integrates these five domains into one cohesive, measurable plan. Rather than focusing on a single area of improv

Three Challenges I Faced 1. Time Management and Burnout Balancing full-time clinical responsibilities with intensive weekly goals during my Better Me: Better World project— including exercise, research, reading, and creating documentation posed a significant challenge. Without careful scheduling, I began to feel  fatigue and some  mild burnout, particularly during weeks that require both increased physical activity and consistent research output. 2. Maintaining Long-Term Cons

The Occupational Therapy Toolset, My Better World: Better Me Project proved as an opportunity to home my leadership skills. Flexibility The primary goals of my Better Me: Better World Project were to improve my physical health, expand my occupational therapy knowledge through evidence-based research, strengthen emotional intelligence, uphold ethical standards, and use personal growth to serve others. These goals were intentionally interconnected, recognizing that professional