Laura Squires discusses several past, present, and future occupations that shape her occupational identity and enable her to do, be, become, and belong. Some of the key occupations she mentions are playing bass for 8 years, going to church all her life, baking, Pilates, running recently, working for 3 years, presently studying occupational therapy, her future goal of becoming an occupational therapist, spending time with family, and socializing with friends. These various occupations provide her with a sense of identity, passion, fitness, skills, and a sense of belonging within social circles.

1. Occupational Identity
Laura Squires
Past, present and future occupations that enable me to Do, Be,
Become and Belong.

2. Playing the bass
Playing the bass is an occupation I have been doing for 8 years. It shapes
my occupational identity because it is something that I am very
passionate about and is something that people associate with me.
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3. Going to church
This is an occupation that I have done all my life and is a big part of
who I am. I find a sense of belonging by meeting with a group of like
minded people.
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4. Baking
Baking is something that I gain enjoyment and satisfaction from. I like
to do it to de-stress. I find it a fun way to be creative.
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5. Pilates
Smart Workout Midtown. (2010). Yoga-pilates Photograph. Retrieved from http://smartworkout.net.
Pilates is an occupation I engage in for health and fitness. I get
satisfaction from seeing myself being able to get stronger the more
that I participate.

6. Running
Running is an occupation I have recently started doing. It shapes my
occupational identity by keeping me fit and giving me satisfaction. It also
provides socialisation as I go running with my friend.
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7. Working
Working was an occupation I was engaged in for three years before I
started study. It has shaped my occupational identity by giving me skills
that will provide a foundation for who I am becoming.
Motueka Online. (2011). Work and Income Photograph. Retrieved from http://www.motuekaonline.org.nz.

8. Studying Occupational Therapy:
Studying and being a student is an occupation I am presently engaged
in. It is the occupation that involves the most of my time. The skills
and knowledge that I am learning are helping me to develop as a
person in order to become an Occupational Therapist in the future.
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9. Becoming an Occupational
Therapist
Being an occupational by studying with Otago Polytechnic. therapist is an
occupation I will engage in in the future. I am working towards this now
Utica College. (n.d.) Occupational therapy graduate Photograph. Retrieved from http://www.utica.edu .

10. Spending time with family.
My family is very important to me, so spending time with them is
something I value. My family give me a sense of belonging and have
shaped who I have become. They have also influenced the occupations
that I engage in.
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11. Socialising.
Spending time with friends is something that I really enjoy doing. It is
an occupation that I do often as my friends are important to me. Being
with friends gives me a sense of belonging and connectedness.
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