Are you caught up in the day to day doldrums of your
career?
The New Year is here. This means, it's a perfect time
to complete the previous year and start fresh. If you
haven't been passionate about your career in a while,
capitalize on this time of the year to begin again.
If you've lost your "get up and go," maybe what's
missing is a new goal. Something that gets you excited
and motivated again. Whether it's a new job or a new
way of doing something in your present position, a new
goal can give you something to look forward to.
So How Do Find A New Goal? Follow These Four Steps:
1. Convince Yourself That You Want A New Goal
No goal is achieved without commitment. Have you ever
observed someone pursuing a goal and said to yourself,
"That person is a true believer." True believers are
easy to spot because they are defined by their
commitment. Are you a true believer in your goal? Are
you committed? If not, shift your perspective. Don't
allow yourself to be comfortable with circumstances
that do not further your goal.
Want to know that you will succeed before you step out
of your comfort zone? Guess what? You don't get this
guarantee up front. The miracles in your career happen
when you say "yes" and jump in.
2. Start Small
Are you in one of these two places: 1) You have no
idea what should be the next step in your career, 2)
You do know, but haven't done anything about it yet.
Either way it doesn't matter. Now is your time to move
forward.
Start small. Small steps increase your confidence and
lead to completing other small steps. Small steps
taken on a regular basis are more effective than
larger steps taken inconsistently. Slow and steady
wins the race.
3. Create Your Game Plan
Having a plan is vital to your success. With a plan,
success is yours. Without a plan, you will be working
far harder than you have to. A plan adds organization
to your goal because it details specific actions and
steps to get there.
Another reason to create a plan is that it will
prevent your goal from becoming overwhelming. The
temptation to feel overwhelmed is normal. Your plan
will give you comfort and help you be successful.
There is no right or wrong way to plan. Your plan can
be formal and long, or uncomplicated and short. Here's
how to create one: Take your career goal and break it
into smaller pieces. Get out your calendar and write
down the specific small pieces you will do and when
you will do them. Tweak and make changes as you
implement your plan. Use your plan to encourage and
guide you. After all, your plan's underlying goal is
for you to have an exceptional year.
4. Look At Your Goal Every Day
Most people want a "do-over" or a second chance. You
get this opportunity on January 1st. If you create
your goal, and then put it away, your words will have
no value. What you can't see will soon be forgotten as
the year progresses. When you look at your goal
regularly, it gradually becomes a part of who you are.
Look at your goal every morning so you can start your
day with focus. Look at your goal every evening, so
that it stays with you in your dreams. Looking at your
goal, and contemplating it, plays a large role in making it real.
So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love!
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Deborah Brown-Volkman is the President of Surpass Your Dreams, Inc. a successful career and mentor coaching company that has been delivering a message of motivation, success, and personal fulfillment since 1998. We work with Senior Executives, Vice Presidents, and Managers who are out of work or overworked. Deborah is also the creator of the Career Escape Program and author of Coach Yourself To A New Career: A Book To Discover Your Ultimate Profession. Deborah Brown-Volkman can be reached at info@surpassyourdreams.com, or at (631) 874-2877.
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