Responding to the Fear of Failure | OT Miri

[@nikkynobisjost2647]

OT miri, I consider your videos to be such a blessing. I am also so thankful that you have shared your journey with us! Failure had always been a big fear of mine, It took me 3 tries to get into the program, I feared failing the program and i have feared falling my test. I have had thoughts of thoughts of self doubt this week, including tonight. Partially when i had the thought, you know what i need to study. I need to get my mind off the stress and watch one of her videos. And I came to this one! :) so please just know, you inspire me and everyone around you. You have such strength and such a kind heart and I am so so thankful for your videos! I have recommended your videos to a few of my cohorts and they also find them to get very helpful!!! I take my test in Nov 8! And can't wait for more videos!

[@MiriLee]

Nikky, I have enjoyed and appreciated all your comments, feedback and encouragement over the last several weeks. You have given me so much joy and positive energy with your enthusiasm, love and support. THANK YOU. I love walking this journey with you and feel so blessed to be able to share our stories, struggles and passion together. I hope you will always feel supported here through every phase of your OT journey. I will be thinking of you and praying for your as you prepare for exam on November 8. Much love and light to you, my friend.

[@Wideningworldcircles]

There is nothing superfluous of how you weave your therapeutic use of self in sharing your journey as those of us entering the field look for role models. Thank you for your transparency and authenticity and not wavering to the naysayers.

[@MiriLee]

My strength to move forward is found and sustained through the comfort and continued support of our community and I am daily grateful for the love and encouragement I receive. So thank you, Hope, for taking a moment to listen to my story, lift my spirit and most of all, sharing your journey with me here. It's so special to me that two perfect strangers can come together through a shared occupation/passion online and go on to forge a meaningful connection... ❤️ *Hug*

[@katieborek7739]

I want to give a huge THANK YOU for all the videos you make. You helped me pass my COTA exam back in 2018 and I am now returning to your videos to study and pass my OTR exam in two weeks! I can honestly say all of the personal anecdotes you add in to help link the content has been SO HELPFUL for me. The way you break down concepts and relate them to make them understandable makes me feel much more confident about going into the test. You are a huge asset to the OT community and especially all the fearful, anxious and tired students who you are helping guide through one of the most challenging times in their life :) I'll always remember finger feeding at age 9 with the blueberry analogy, task-oriented groups because of your coffee, wine and whiskey meet up reference and diagonal jaw movement at 7 months with the slot machine reference! Thank you again!

[@MiriLee]

aww Katie!! It warms my heart so much to read your message! Thank you so much for walking this journey with me both both your OTA and OTR exam. How special!! I hope we can meet one day so we can celebrate these incredible milestones together. Maybe we can make up a dance together and dance the night away!! AOTA conference?? Sending love and light your way, Katie! Feel free to message me through my website (with your name in the subject line) so we can stay connected!

[@katieborek7739]

I GREATLY appreciate the fact that you use real life examples and silly associations with material because it is what helps me to actual remember certain information! You provide a fun, interactive, and engaging way to help us all learn. Don't stop what you are doing, or change anything, you are absolutely inspiring and wonderful they way you are!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you so much, Katie. I really appreciate your feedback and kind words. There is only one mission that drives this channel and that is to offer what I know in service to our occupational therapy community so that others may walk this NBCOT journey with greater confidence and a sense of empowerment. And messages like yours bring me back to the heart of this mission to remind me why I pour my energy and time into making these videos. So thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts and warm sentiments. I really appreciate it!

[@melissaaponte6560]

Wow, this message was in great timing. I have been having my own fears of failing my upcoming NBCOT exam. I could go on a rant on those fears but your message is helpful. At the end of the day, everyone has their own way to study. Those taking the exam have all went through the rigorous OT program and passed the fieldwork experiences to be proud of that achievement! Thank you for taking the time to express yourself and being vulnerable with us. You have got my subscription and people are speaking positive of you (that's how I found you on KZbin)! Thank you for also reviving my spirits to continue studying on a Friday night

[@MiriLee]

Melissa, your message means a lot to me. Thank you for taking the time to listen, respond and encourage my spirit. I am grateful for your support and hope you will continue to feel supported here as you continue your studies and navigate through the many seasons of your OT journey ❤️

[@nysdana1803]

You are beautiful and your videos are amazing! You give me tons of hope and I have learned so much from watching your videos and getting so many associations to real life and other things such as visuals. I test on friday and I am honestly freaking out because I feel like theres so much info I still feel I havent been able to properly retain, so watching your videos are helping lower my anxiety somewhat! Hoping to pass, thanks for all the time you take to provide us all with different ways to learn and remember.

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for sharing your journey with me. It's so nice to connect with you and to know that we have been brought together through our shared path and occupation. I can still vividly remember how nervous I was prior to taking the exam, but I wish now that I would have taken more time and energy to remind myself how capable and worthy I am regardless of the outcome of this exam. You and I have both come so far already and nothing will stop us from living out our passion. You will do great and I will be rooting for you my friend.

[@colleenrinaldi6049]

Hi Miri! This video came to me at a time when I needed it most! I so appreciate you sharing your experience and your knowledge. I have learned so much about not only OT, but also myself and life from your videos!

[@MiriLee]

Aww, thank you so much for your sweet, thoughtful and kind feedback. I'm grateful for our shared journey and am so happy that we can grow together in this wonderful profession. Thank you for studying with me and sharing this meaningful chapter of your life with me.

[@sammyspencer7740]

You are truly an inspiration. Thank God for you and your wisdom/support/caring nature!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for being here and sharing your journey with me, Sammy! I appreciate you leaving a comment and taking a moment to connect with me with your sweet and kind words.

[@EverybodyEats_B]

Love ❤️. You don't have to worry about the people online Miri, those same people would avoid confrontation in real life but would type 100 mph on a keyboard to make themselves feel superior. You're a blessing to me and many others, and just know that you're making God very happy as He continues to add brick after brick to that mansion for you. You're doing what pleases Him (helping people succeed to become therapists to change countless amounts of lives) and that's all that matters. Drown out negativity with that smile and grace, and just know that you mean A LOT to people like me.

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for that, Lavarre. You've been walking this journey alongside me from the beginning and have been a steadfast, consistent ray of light and support. I appreciate you, your prayers and your friendship.

[@RandeeRobyn]

I can’t imagine walking this journey alone… without you. Graduating OT school is amazing but also absolutely heartbreaking as you lose your support system when you need it the most. Studying for the board exam is so lonely and overwhelming. I truly can’t imagine doing it without you. Also, I have taught professionally (former career ☺️), and personal stories are actually very useful in gaining attention, instilling emotional connection to content, and they lead to long term retention… so let the haters hate. They are mean-spirited and frankly ignorant to how amazing you are. Keep your head high: no need to check the gutter when you’re walking a higher path. ❤️

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for your kind, thoughtful and encouraging words. I really appreciate it. It's wonderful to be able to share my journey with kind-hearted souls like you and I'm grateful for our connection. I hope you will always find yourself surrounded with support and love as you transition through the many changes and transitions of your OT journey. And hopefully, one day, we will meet and celebrate our accomplishments together at a conference or OT related workshop!

[@jeilysnieves8548]

Miri you're the most beautiful soul !!! your videos give good vibes always!! I love you! This video is just the motivation I needed I didn't pass my 1st attempt of the NBCIT exam. And I felt really sad, but I feel better now and determine to keep fighting for my blessing!!! It's hard to accept that I didn't pass but this will just make me stronger. If there any advice or guidance for my second of the test you can provide I greatly appreciate it! I trust your knowledge!

[@newby301]

I love your personal stories. It makes you relate-able. We absolutely love you

[@MiriLee]

aww thank you my friend. I hope you continue to feel supported here. Thank you for sharing your journey with me. ❤

[@kaneloc8491]

Your videos are great! Sharing your personal experiences shows you are comfortable in your own skin. Which most people are not. So thank you!

[@brennaevans6633]

Your videos are so helpful as I study! Your attitude and smiley human-ness make this feel personal, not just textbook. I have had struggles in this field, in fieldwork and having a hard time acclimating to the realities that aren't taught to us in school. I know that I have worth, even if it isn't the perfect OT... yet! I know I like to learn and I will keep learning and I have sought out support from those people who believe in me and it has carried me through. Thanks Miri!

[@MiriLee]

oh Brenna, thank you for sharing your journey and thoughtful sentiments. I am grateful to be joined with you in our profession through our shared passion and struggles. I hope you will continue to feel supported here and I'll be looking forward to continuing our journey together through the many different transition of our growth and career. Thank you for being here, Brenna. Sending love your way.

[@WanderlustDeanna]

Thank you Miri! Stay encouraged! You are phenomenal. Most of my classmates used your videos for Studying for the NBCOT. the passing rate was amazing too! You're doing something right! As a new grad & contract therapist, I really needed to come watch this video because my self doubt started to kick in. I didn't anticipate the challenges that I have recently faced. I'll keep on pushing though!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you, Deanna! I am able to stay positive and strong because of our community and people like you, who generously and thoughtfully express their support and love. I am so thankful and moved each and every time I hear that my resources have made a meaningful difference. So thank you for sharing your moments, stories and journey with me. It makes all the difference in my life and I thank you for it.

[@s.orenge1399]

Miri, your help is keeping me afloat in preparing for the exam. Your beauty and great mind shine through every video. Thank you.

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for your note. It brightened my day and put a smile on my face.

[@gabrielladipasquale2951]

Thank you for sharing your personal and professional experiences. You make studying for the NBCOT exam fun! ALL of my OT friends and I rave about your videos. It is nice to have a resource besides textbooks that give tricks to remember and applies the content clinically. You are the definition of therapeutic use of self. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Thank you for your bubbly, fun, and creative personality. Thank you for continuing regardless of the negative feedback. Thank you for being you.

[@MiriLee]

awww Gabriella, what a kind, sweet message. Thank you so much. Your words really moved my heart and gave me a renewed sense of motivation and joy. I truly do love our community here and am enriched by each and every one of you who stop by to leave words of affirmation such as yours. So THANK YOU for being so generous in your heart. Much love to you, Gabriella ❤️❤️❤️

[@laurarand2634]

I just wanted to say that I have found your videos so helpful and have mentioned them to others in my program! I think your way of explaining things is great and I have learned a lot! (: Thank you for your videos!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you, Laura! It brings me great joy to be able to share my journey with our community and nothing makes me more happy than to hear that my videos have contributed to your learning and journey in some positive way. Thank you for supporting me, and for also sharing and spreading the love. It means a lot to me. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@sallyshislerdemo]

You are delightful! A shining star! Please don't ever, ever change what you bring to this world. You are accomplishing what you've set out to do in your own unique way, and setting a perfect example of a natural born OT practitioner!! Love you Miri!!!!

[@MiriLee]

Hi Sally! How did I not see this message until now? I read every comment and try my best to respond to them all so it bothers me that I didn't see your message until now. But what a gift your words are during this wonderful holiday season!! Thank you for your love, support and encouragement. I wouldn't be here without your support and I truly feel privileged and grateful to be able to walk this shared passion, occupation and journey with you. Thank you for being here. Love you too, Sally Cummings!

[@asmrpjm673]

I'll stand with you miri! Thank you so much. You're so helpful

[@MiriLee]

I appreciate you, your love and support. Thank you.

[@paog6272]

Change starts with us. I agree 100% with you Miri people for some reason will find anything to make a person feel sad, unworthy, useless, instead of lifting you up (not that we need it) and see all the good not only in what we do but in our heart. We have to be strong and it requires a lot of mental concentration to do this. If one person points out the bad 10 will point out the good so lets go with the 10 bc clearly that 1 is not important. Now if someone makes a constructive comment and help us grow then yes thank you for doing that otherwise like You say keep on walking. Once again thank you so much for your time and passion.

[@MiriLee]

I appreciate you, Paola. Thank you for your continued support and engagement here. Your support gives me strength and puts a smile on my face that the 1% can't take way. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ryandickey1186]

I think you are great! Don't let those haters worry you. You are doing great work thanks for your time!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you, Ryan! I am comforted and encouraged knowing that I have your support. Means lot to me. ❤️

[@BonnyHibbard]

Aw! you're so awesome! I only JUST started watching you, but already greatly value your stuff! I am sorry people are mean. Really I am sad for people who feel they need to be mean. I think it is important to share our failures and success with each other because we never know what will touch someone and help them grow, encourage them to keep going (and not give up), and to know that they are not alone in their struggles! Keep sharing! Thank you

[@MiriLee]

Dear Bonny, thank you so much for your message. I truly do believe that we are stronger when we share our journey together. And you’re right- we never know who we will touch along our journey so I hope that our community will continue to grow, flourish and support one another through encouragement, kindness and affirmation. Thank you for encouraging me and standing with me. I appreciate you ❤️

[@auntjen2u]

Please ignore the negative comments because someone always has something negative to say! You have been a blessing to me. I like hearing your stories and we enjoy getting to know your personality!! Please keep doing what your doing! You have been a determining factor in helping me to feel confident enough to restart my difficult study journey! I do feel like I'm drowning in knowledge that I struggle to retain. I was also made to feel that I wasn't good enough in my last job. It is a struggle to drown out the negativity. So thank you for this!! I appreciate your giving heart to help people like me to get past the negativity of the world and of my own mind.

[@MiriLee]

Jennifer!!! You're going to make me cry again. You have been with me since the beginning, supporting me and encouraging my spirit through and through. You say that I have been your support, but you have inspired and empowered me just as much, if not more. I have always said this, but I will say it again- there is nothing that comes close to the enrichment and joy I feel when I can connect with our community through our shared struggles and victory. No money, no prize can buy that kind of joy and fulfillment. I love you, Jennifer ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@auntjen2u]

Thank you so much for all you do!! Keep it up so I can overcome this great hurdle in my life. :)

[@TheGodsBeauty]

I normally wouldn't comment but felt the need to. You have really helped me through my OT journey. I enjoy the way you break the contents down in a way that people as myself can relate with so to get a better understanding. In life, one will always have a side cheering one on, and also another side trying to put one down. We just to take our eyes of the negativity, and let our purpose be the motivating factor and the driving force. While you are working in your purpose, you are putting smiles on so many people's faces, helping them achieve their goals and that's all that matters. Don't let the haters that are not doing anything for themselves, yet alone for others get to you, keep doing what you are doing. God bless you. I leave you with this song to sing when those non-constructive criticism comments come in... Haters shove it up your *BEEP* lol. Love you woman, keep doing you!!!

[@MiriLee]

For every hate or negativity in the world, there is such radiant light and beauty that come from people like you. How could I ever give up on my passion, dream and love for our community when I have people like you supporting me in love and with blessings? Thank you for letting me see and feel the warmth of TheGod'sBeauty today. I love you too!!

[@Dson3000]

God is truly with you, that is all that matters. Do your thing, and thank you for being an incredible human being. I look forward to your videos and encouragement to ultimatly become a blessing in peoples lives as an OT. Keep shining, hopefully I can meet you one day and thank you in person : ). Much love and respect

[@MiriLee]

Thank you, Davidson, for your kind, sweet words and blessings. I believe that many of us chose OT not only as a career, but as a calling to effect powerful and meaningful changes in people's lives and bring healing. I have no doubt you will become a blessing to those you serve, in the same way you blessed my heart today. Thank you for leaving a note to encourage me. ❤️

[@bekahw1509]

Love you Miri, thank you for this and for everything you do. :')

[@MiriLee]

aww thank you. Sending light and love your way.

[@shanarasmith7705]

I have found your videos so helpful and how you break down each topic to basic terms is a blessing.I seen a recent video where you spoke of some of the negative comments you received. TBH when I first saw your video I thought wow she is pretty and has such a kindness about her. Please keep your videos coming. You have a gift for this, perhaps teaching in a college setting should be something you may want to consider.

[@MiriLee]

Shanara, you encourage so kindly and generously. Thank you. A negative comment stands no chance against such heartfelt words from people like you and I am grateful to be a part of such supportive and inspiring community. The idea of this KZbin channel may have been conceived out of my own pain during the NBCOT process, but the inspiration and motivation to continue this channel truly come from you and the community. So thank you for your continued love and support.

[@sonjalottie2196]

Hi OT miri. I just wanted to say you are a blessing in disguises!!

[@pathendlem]

You are truly altruistic and we appreciate everything you do :) I take my test tomorrow and your pnemonics have really helped me!

[@MiriLee]

The time is finally here and I can feel a great spirit of optimism and confidence for you. Go in there standing tall and don't let any question or unexpected surprises make you feel small or less. You are bigger than this exam and will go on to do amazing things. Remember how far you've come, my friend. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

[@Touichii]

You're absolutely wonderful. I wish more OTs start to contribute to educating the new generation of OT students

[@MiriLee]

Thank you so much, Tony. Your support and engagement means a lot to me and I hope you will continue to feel connected and supported here through the many phases of your OT journey.

[@tiffanychristine5470]

Your videos are very authentic, and it is easy to follow along. If someone has an issue with length, they can put it on 2x fast forward speed. I like your side comments about life and OT life. Thanks for your time!

[@MiriLee]

awww, thank you for your very sweet words. It has been such a joy reading through all your comments this weekend. I feel stronger than ever to start off this week thanks to your support!

[@tiffanychristine5470]

Of course! We should uplift and support each other. Your videos were very helpful. I took my exam yesterday, and I am glad I watched your videos this past weekend! Have a wonderful week!

[@MiriLee]

The waiting time is often as hard as the days leading up to the exam, but I hope you will take this time to recognize and celebrate how far you've come. You have already achieved so much and deserve to be celebrated.

[@Annie-zj1ei]

thank you for posting this video this is so helpful not just for an OT student but in other areas of my life thank you!!! keep posting more videos

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for being here, Annabel. I'm grateful to be able to share my journey with you and I hope you'll continue to feel supported through every transition of your OT journey and growth. Sending love your way~

[@zosimad2764]

You are an inspirational person! Thank you for sharing your experiences. Your videos are very helpful and make difficult topics easier to understand! Thank you so much.

[@MiriLee]

I really appreciate all your comments and engagement Zosima! Thank you for connecting with me with each of the videos you watch! I read all your comments and each of them puts a smile on my face.

[@EndlessEducationOT]

Miri- I love your channel! I only recently found it around the time I started my OT Student channel. I started because just as you said- the lack of OT voices on online platforms such as youtube. I'm so glad I have found another OT content creator and someone to look up to on this platform. You are doing awesome I hope you keep it up. Lots of support from Australia - Thalia xx

[@MiriLee]

Hello Thalia! Thank you for stopping by to say hi! I had a chance to watch a few of your videos and am delighted to see you sharing your OT journey. Keep it up and I'll look forward to hearing more of your stories and adventures! ❤️

[@katherineford4757]

Thankkkkkk you! Your amazing. I’m so sorry that people said negative things to you.

[@MiriLee]

aww thank you, Katherine. But for every negative comment, I have people like you show endless love and support. My heart is full and contented : )

[@Dabest273]

You are soooo extremely helpful! I really appreciate you taking the time to help those of us studying for the exam. This will be my 3rd attempt, and I am learning so much from your videos. I have been watching your videos for a while now, but I was also recommended to you by the Pass the OT tutors. Thank you so much again for all your hard work!! Also, don't worry about what others are saying, people will always have something negative to say unfortunately...

[@MiriLee]

Thank you so much for taking a moment to connect with me and share your journey as well as your words of encouragement. It delights me to know that you are learning a lot from my videos and I hope you will continue to gain the support, knowledge and confidence you need to not only pass the exam, but to thrive as a new practitioner. Thank you for being here and being a part of our community!

[@labritt5843]

THANK GOD FOR THIS WOMAN

[@brittanysoltani357]

I appreciate your authenticity. Don't change a thing! much love!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you, Brittany! I am grateful to have the support and love of people like you who continue to encourage me inspire me to move forward. I really appreciate you leaving me a note to encourage me. Thank you for being here. ❤️

[@goofyahhhh4089]

Miri don’t ever pay attention to the negative feedback if it isn’t going to make you grow. You’re amazing we appreciate your time and effort. Those people who are negative toward you, don’t have a problem with you, they have a problem with themselves. Keep up the great work! I love your videos!!!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you, Clara. I appreciate your love, support and encouragement. It's people like you in our community that keep me going with a light in my heart. So thank you for being here and leaving me such kind and sweet words. Please stay safe out there and take good care my friend.

[@gweigly]

Thank you so much for your desire to help all of us. I am struggling alot with trying to study for the OTA exam while having ADHD. Your videos are a God send to me and thousands of others. I clicked on this video b/c I feel like I'm failing. You are such an amazing teacher and you have basically been my FREE private tutor. Everything you say and the ways you explain things only solidify the information for me. Thank you so much. Haters gonna hate. lol

[@JhennyBerry]

Oh Miri, you have our 100% support. It's sad to hear that comment coming from a member of the OT community. I know this is an old video, but I would say, you are a huge part and a positive influence to our OT/NBCOT journey. Also, this Taylor Swift song also would be perfect for this situation "Don't you worry your pretty little mind. People throw rocks to things that shine." And that's what I always tell myself when people don't have anything good to say... :)

[@MiriLee]

That is so sweet of you, Jhenny. Thank you so much for your encouragement, love and support. I truly appreciate it.

[@bggrfafe]

Thank you so much Miri for this video this is something I struggle with as an OT student starting my level 2 clinical there is so much uncertainty. I enjoy your videos so much & you have such a beautiful personality. Keep it up!

[@MiriLee]

You’re welcome ❤️ I’m happy to know this video resonated with you and hope you will continue to feel supported and connected here in our community. Thank you for leaving a comment and for your sweet, kind words.

[@sacreshadaniels143]

Please continue on with your videos. I find them very helpful!💜💙❤️ Don't worry about people with negative energy. You are doing an Amazing job!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you, Sacresha. For every negative energy, there's always a more powerful and sweet energy likes yours to quench any inkling of discouragement. So THANK YOU for leaving your comment and very sweet words. I appreciate you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@johannagaspard1]

Keep doing what you do. Let the nay sayers be your motivation to continue!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you, Johanna. I've enjoyed reading your comments and appreciate you taking a moment to connect with me on these videos. It brings my passion and this KZbin project to life, and reminds me how meaningful our work can be when it is shared with others.

[@elizabethgarcia6221]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!!!

[@MiriLee]

awww Elizabeth!! I love you too and am so thankful for your support and love. Thank you for being here and sharing your journey with me ❤️❤️

[@bigdaddycaitlin]

I’m actually tearing up because someone said such a rude comment to you. You didn’t deserve that. Thank you so much for everything you taught me so far.

[@MiriLee]

Thank you, Caitlin. Your comment in fact made me tear up, knowing that I have a community of people who have incredibly genuine love and support.

[@michellestcyr8480]

I love all your videos if they don't like your video then don't watch them. You are amazing and a beautiful soul . You have helped me understand a lot with your visual and how you explain stuff. Keep making positive videos there's always a hater in life they come to distract you but you are so much stronger and you should keep being yourself and making great videos..

[@MiriLee]

Thank you, Michelle. I know you have been here supporting me and encouraging me. I will continue to make the videos and each time I do, I will remember your words and keep them close to my heart. And don't think that I've forgotten the requests you've made in the past with videos on burns, CVA, work hardening, RA and more. I have a list and although I can't get to them as quickly as I'd like, I don't forget them! Much love to you, Michelle.

[@megipoo12]

Thank you for this 💛

[@MiriLee]

You're so welcome!

[@lolachelly1]

Thank you for everything

[@MiriLee]

My pleasure. Thank you for being here and sharing your journey with me.

[@ericakuhns3931]

Hello Miri! Today I found out that I passed and I can thank your videos for some of it!! I would love to share my story and words of advice on your page to help others out!

[@MiriLee]

Congratulations Erica!! How thoughtful of you to come back here to share the news with me so I can celebrate with you in spirit!! I'm elated to hear the news and I'm sure you're dancing around celebrating in joy! I would love for you to share your story on the website so that future generation of OTAs and OTs can find inspiration and courage during the NBCOT Exam. The Forums are the most frequently and viewed page and I can't tell you how many individuals come back to share how much these stories have helped them along their journey, especially when they wanted to give up. The link to the Forum page is here and you can post under "Share your best strategies and tips." : www.otmiri.com/forum/ Also, be sure to check out the Career Guide when you begin your job search. With a sample resume, cover letter, interview FAQs and other tips, I'm certain these resources will be helpful as you transition and navigate the workplace! www.otmiri.com/career-guide/. Finally, I hope you'll continue to stay connected and feel supported through the New OT Practitioner Support group on facebook. facebook.com/groups/newOTpractitioner/. So excited for what lies ahead!! Congratulations again Erica!

[@ericakuhns3931]

OT Miri thank you so much! I will definitley be staying connected and will post to the forum to helo as many students out as I can!

[@Christianbrit]

You are amazing, don't forget that!

[@MiriLee]

awww, thank you so much. I appreciate you being here, and for your support and love.

[@71sweetspirit]

Ah, Ignore the negative. Majority of us love ❤️ the help you give us!!!!! ..... We’re Thankful 💛

[@MiriLee]

Aww, thank you. 99% of messages and emails I receive are of incredible love and support. Being online and exposing oneself publicly can be a vulnerable process, but I am anchored and inspired by each of you who give me the strength and courage to continue to serve and love our community. So know that I am thankful to you as well. ❤️

[@OTGamer95]

Those nasty people who made those mean comments are just jealous and don’t know what they’re talking about. You’re beautiful and appreciated by so many people. Athe way I see it, you make those “extra superfluous” comments (which aren’t really superfluous at all) because you’re trying to relate what you’re talking about to the OT material being focused on in the video. And guess what. IT HELPS! Until I watched your videos on apraxia, MET levels, and SCIs, I struggled with the material. But now I feel much more comfortable with it. I’m relying heavily on your videos to get ready for my NBCOT exam in exactly ONE week (2/13/23).

[@MiriLee]

Thank you so much for being here with your love and support. I will be thinking of you as you spend these next few days preparing to sit for the board exam. I hope you will go in there with confidence knowing that everything you need to pass is already within you. Be well, and please keep in touch.

[@karenruiz4904]

Forget the hate Miri! We love you!

[@MiriLee]

aww thank you, Karen. I love you and our community so much! Thank you for being here and for your support.

[@AnkushSharma-zv5hv]

don't listen to other people..keep on going

[@asrarmusaitif7577]

Miri, I just found out that I did not pass my OTR exam and scored 441. I missed by 9 points :( I was pretty bummed out especially since I remember the feeling walking out of the exam and having that horrible feeling that I did not pass. I ran out of time on the exam and was not able to do the last 15-20 questions which i quickly put any answer to. I feel that if i had not ran out of time it could have been possible for me to pass the exam. I just feel lost and do not know where to begin with studying. I keep telling myself it will be okay and this is just a lesson but I just feel very discouraged when I think about pulling my books out not knowing where to begin. :(

[@MiriLee]

Hi Asrar, I'm so sorry to hear you did not pass your exam. I understand how difficult and discouraging this can be. Have you looked through the OT Miri NBCOT candidate forums? There are many posts that contain helpful tips, strategies as well as personal reflections from those who recently passed the NBCOT board exam, whether it was on their first or 7th attempt. These posts are as insightful and helpful as they are inspiring. I hope you'll take some time to go through forums and find the encouragement and strength you need to continue. Take good care.

[@christiansgrandma6812]

Hun, if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be considering taking the exam. For years I allowed fear of failing the exam hold me back from taking the exam. Now I'm fighting the the fear of being too old to even become a COTA. Fear can be a beast if we allow it to grow and fester.

[@MiriLee]

I'm happy to know my resources and videos have been a source of encouragement for you and I hope you continue to feel supported as you continue along your journey to becoming a COTA.

[@knowledgebubble3440]

Hello Miri I wanted to know that which book should i refer to clear an OTR exam in first attempt .

[@MiriLee]

Hey Pooja, have you looked through the NBCOT Essential Guide on the OT Miri website? It's a full compilation of all the resources and tools I used to passed the NBCOT exam and it would be impossible to share it all here on the comments thread. Please take a look here: www.otmiri.com/nbcot-exam-essentials/

[@haremi16]

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