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Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity<\/strong><\/p>\n While to-do lists and deadlines are important to moving forward in our lives, clarifying our own intentions can move us in the direction we really want to go. The Circle of Courage, a strengths-based development philosophy, identified four crucial elements that may be useful guideposts as you navigate classes, activities, relationships and responsibilities:<\/p>\n Belonging<\/strong>: Relationships of Respect Belonging<\/strong> is one guidepost we use at Career Services.\u00a0 Core elements of building a sense of belonging are: People, Place & Purpose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n How can this be helpful? Here are some questions to ask in your work\/life exploration:<\/p>\n People<\/strong>: Place<\/strong>: Purpose<\/strong>: These questions can offer a larger perspective than your major, GPA and resume.\u00a0 Reflect, explore and move in the direction that matters to you!<\/p>\n ~Holly<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity While to-do lists and deadlines are important to moving forward in our lives, clarifying our own intentions can move us in the direction we really want to go. The Circle of Courage, a strengths-based development philosophy, identified four crucial elements that may be useful guideposts as you navigate classes, activities, … <\/p>\n
\nMastery<\/strong>: Competence and Achievement
\nIndependence<\/strong>: Personal Responsibility \/ Inner Discipline
\nGenerosity<\/strong>: Making Positive Contributions<\/p>\n
\nWho is doing work you believe in?
\nWho would you love to work with? Live near? Serve?<\/p>\n
\nWhere do you have or want to build connection?
\nIn what type of environment do you flourish?\u00a0 Location? Organizational culture?<\/p>\n
\nWhat do you love doing?
\nWhat skills to you want to use? What is needed that you have to offer?<\/p>\n