The document discusses Mike Singh's occupational identity. It describes several occupations that are important to him, including fitness, being a student, occupational therapy, socializing, farming, Punjabi culture, travelling, watching movies, playing cricket, and listening to music. These occupations relate to concepts like 'doing', 'being', 'becoming', and 'belonging'. Mike enjoys how these occupations allow him to stay healthy, shape his identity, pursue his career goal of becoming an occupational therapist, socialize with others, connect to his family history and culture, experience new places and people, and relax with friends.

1. Mike Singh
Occupational Science
Occupational Identity
2015

2. Fitness
Whether it is going to the gym or playing sport, fitness is
an important occupation that relates to the concept of
‘doing’. It allows me to balance my life as a student while
also staying healthy.

3. Student
‘Being’ a student is an occupation that helps shape my
identity. I have been a student for a large number of years
and am still to this day. I enjoy studying as it keeps me
busy as well as socializing with classmates.

4. Occupational therapy
This is an important occupation to me because it is relates
to the concept of ‘becoming’. My goal is to become a
qualified occupational therapist which will enable me to
assist people in their recovery.
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5. Socializing
This occupation is important to me because it relates to
the concept of ‘belonging’. I enjoy socializing with my
family and friends as well as meeting new people.

6. Farming
This is an occupation that is important to me as I have
lived on a farm my whole life. I feel a very special
connection with the occupation of farming because of my
family history which dates back over 100 years in New
Zealand and even longer in India.

7. Culture
Being part of the Punjabi culture and Sikh religion is an
occupation that is important to me because it gives me a
sense of identity as well as an understanding of other
cultures. I speak Punjabi and wear my Kara (bracelet) as
a symbol of this, as it part of my identity.
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8. Travelling
This is an occupation that is important to me as it allows
me to experience new places, cultures and people. I hope
to visit as many places as I can, so that I may broaden my
view of the world.

9. Movies
Watching movies at the cinema is an occupation that is
important to me because it allows me to have some down
time with friends who also enjoy watching them. I enjoy
the social aspect of this occupation a great deal.
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10. Cricket
Cricket is an occupation that is important to me because I
have played it for a large part of my life. The camaraderie
with team mates and the physical aspect are what I enjoy
the most about the sport. I also like watching cricket.

11. Music
Listening to music is an important occupation as it allows
me to get in the right frame of mind for whatever I am
doing. I like all types of music, as long as it is the right
type for the moment.
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12. References
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