Are you worried about your career? Would you like to stop?
The reason many of us worry is that we have a
situation in front of us and we are scared that it
will not work out. We are afraid that we will make
the wrong decision (again), fail, or look bad in
front of others. Uncertainly in our career has us
so worried about paying the bills, losing our home,
going to war, etc. that we cannot seem to focus
on anything else. Unfortunately, this fear has kept
you from seeing a way out.
If you could only trust that it will work out and
that your career will improve again, then you could
put your worrying behind you and focus on the positive
instead.
So How Do You Declare War With Worrying? See The List Below:
1. Acknowledge That You Are Worried.
Sometimes, we will tell ourselves all sorts of crazy
things so we don't have to admit that we are worried.
This only works against you. How can you expect to
get past your worry if you can't even admit that you
are feeling it?
2. Take A Deep Breathe.
It's amazing how much better we feel when we start
breathing again. Worry tenses up our bodies until we
are in a state of panic. Take a few deep breathes
and release worry into the air.
3. Let Go Of The Outcome.
If things work out in the end anyway (and they
usually do) then what you are doing to yourself in
the process is a waste of your energy. (Unless you
enjoy giving yourself a hard time.) This is key.
You get past worry by letting the universe do what
it has planned. Go with the flow. You will be much
stronger in the process.
4. Stop Obsessing.
Think about something else besides "What Am I Going
To Do About My Career?" I am not suggesting that you
forget what is going on in the world. But, to recognize
whether obsessing about your career is moving you
forward or getting in your way.
5. Forgive Yourself.
Sure you can blame yourself for why your career is
not working, but is this the best use of your time?
You did the best you could do with the information
you had at the time. Forgive yourself. Forgiveness
is your pathway to resolution.
6. Reach Out To Others.
If you are going to worry, do not worry by yourself.
It is nice to have a shoulder to lean on. Plus, you
can get perspective much quicker this way.
7. Take Action.
Do one thing everyday no matter what. Doing so will bring
the power and control back into your career. It may not be
easy to take the next step when you do not know what
that next step is, but life is not about knowing
answer first. Small steps take you to the next step,
which takes you closer to your goal.
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 career- and mentor-coaching company that has been delivering a message of motivation, success and personal fulfillment since 1998. The company works 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 (631) 874-2877.
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