What Can Happen In A Year?

April is an odd time of the year to be reflecting. We usually look back during New Year celebrations. April in 2023, however, was a very exciting time for me and so I thought I would share what happened to me within a year, (less actually).

I had made arrangements to reduce my classroom music teaching to part time. I loved teaching but was exhausted and I was looking forward to enjoying the reduced workload at school. During the Christmas/New Year break I was offered a part-time position that I had my eye on for quite some time. As I was teaching 3 days a week, I was able to begin training for my new position from the start of 2023, then I resigned and moved on the week after Easter.

It felt like it all happened very suddenly at the time. I was set to teach part-time for the year, then by April had resigned and moved on! Some might say I was lucky, but really luck had nothing to do with it.

For quite some time prior, I had been developing my network based on my interests. I had also been studying and growing my skill set not just for the teaching profession but within all areas of interest. I was very aware of how I was feeling about working full-time and eventually made the necessary cut backs to look after myself. All my ducks were swimming nicely towards their row, so that when the time came, it was quite a simple process to move on. It wasn't easy, but I was able to go ahead because I was prepared.

I now enjoy flexibility within my role as an Administrator and Examiner at ANZCA. I'm making mistakes, learning a lot, visiting new places and meeting new people.

So, a lot can happen in a year, or even less. The change you are after does not happen by chance, or because you are lucky. It doesn't come about by wishing on a star or by just by hoping that things will be different soon. Be prepared. Make sure you are ready, so that when opportunity knocks at your door, you can confidently open it and move forward.