It’s important to acknowledge that similar to the term “work-life balance,” the word “fun” is another subjective term that means different things to different people.

I was able to make this task on my to-do list more of an occasion than an obligation.

Then, I was asked a question that rocked my world. “Apryl, if you took the care and love you give to others and directed even a little bit of it to yourself, what would change for you?” I had no idea how to respond and started to sob because I realized that I already knew exactly what I needed and wanted in order to feel loved. Why could I not give

I wanted to be of service to others and be appreciated for my gifts. I wanted to be intellectually challenged, thinking at a strategic level and determining efficient action plans toward great accomplishments. I wanted to work with people, and I needed flexibility and control of my schedule.

I visualized the path I was working toward, one I could never see before. And even though part of that path was blurry, I was suddenly confident that I was actually creating my destiny. What I wanted was within my reach, and my mindset shifted into believing that I was going to make it happen.

“What if Northwestern isn’t the place you’re ultimately meant to be?”

education, I took an assessment called CareerDrivers® and learned that “Life-Work Balance” was of utmost importance to me.

If you are feeling less than worthy, spend some time writing down all the ways you provide value to anyone who interacts with you. If you run out of ideas, ask other people to tell you how they are inspired by you. Increasing your confidence in the value you provide can actually put more money in your pocket. You are enough.

my preferred working style, which is looking first from a granular perspective in order to produce a better overall understanding of the bigger picture.