The topic of being professional is one that I return to again and again.
Not because I'm some great sage able to impart my wisdom to writers far
and wide, but because in writing about it, I continue to refine my own
thoughts about what it means to be professional.
In my prior life as a Physical Therapist, being professional meant
holding to ethical practice, advocating for patients and their goals,
contributing as a member of a health care team, and seeking out
opportunities for assessment and continued learning.
For over 20 years, I practiced as a professional PT, learning and
growing as a clinician, performing my job to the best of my abilities.
When I made my career shift from clinician to writer, many aspects of my
life changed. Certainly, my commute got easier, if you don't count the
traffic jam of two dogs trying to trip me up on my walk across the
living room. Particularly hazardous when holding coffee! I can go to
work these days in sweats or even PJ's. Hooray for writers working at
home without dress codes! Everyday is casual Friday!
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