College Experiences That Helped a Community Science Coordinator at Sonoma Ecology Center Succeed
A significant career lesson learned by Maria, Volunteer Coordinator/Community Science Coordinator at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, is the importance of "setting healthy boundaries." This was particularly crucial given the diverse roles Maria has undertaken, requiring learning to "pause and figure out which project" to prioritize, avoiding overwork by carefully managing workload and timelines.
Boundary Setting, Time Management, Project Prioritization, Work-Life Balance, Self-Awareness
Advizer Information
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Maria Maurico
Volunteer Coordinator/Community Science Coordinator
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (Sonoma Ecology Center)
California State University - Sacramento
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Biology & Related Sciences
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Climate, Environment and Sustainability
Video Highlights
1. Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for avoiding overwork and ensuring the quality of your work.
2. Prioritize tasks and avoid overcommitment to different projects.
3. Learn to pause and reassess your workload to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
One lesson that has proven significant in my career relates to boundaries. Setting healthy boundaries for yourself is very important. Sometimes we don't consider how consuming a task can be for us.
It's crucial not to take on additional projects if you won't have time for them, especially when you're committed to doing a really good job on your current tasks. This is something I've learned through my various roles.
I've enjoyed pursuing diverse interests and taking on different types of work. This has required me to learn how to establish boundaries. When I start feeling overworked, I realize it's time to pause.
I need to figure out which project I want to focus on next and then worry about future projects later.