Go Your Own Way

Life is hard. Life is really hard when you are working at a company you dislike and doing a job your not passionate about. In one of my previous post I listed some steps you can take to remove yourself from a job you hate. But what do you do if you need to make a career change and start going toward a totally new direction? Here are 3 quick steps to try:

1. Join a professional organization

According to an article on Dummies.com if you have time to plan for your exit then seek out a professional organization within your chosen field and start networking. This will help you gain great insight into what the industry is about and make connections before you need them.

2. Find a Mentor 

It is easier to go down a road that you haven't traveled before if you can gain perspective from someone who has successfully been down that road. You can find a mentor via professional organizations or by joining mastermind groups on forums like fizzle.co.

3. Find a Coach

Have you ever wanted to talk to someone who can help you sort out how to apply all the skills and knowledge that is on your resume? Perhaps you have no clue what your next step should be and you need the skill & expertise of a career coach. Well check out 48days.net and browse through the list of career coaches to find the right one for you.

Life is pretty tough but what I have discovered is that if you press or "lean into it" with all that you have then you will see that you are much more tougher then your challenges. Are you inspired to go your own way? I was and continue to go left when the world says go right. What about you? Tell me which way you want to go and let's start the conversation.

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Are Your Pants On Fire?

Saying that you want a new job or career isn't going to make it magically appear. If you read my post on Tuesday then you are equipped with 3 simple steps to get going toward your goals. But did you take action? If you didn't then start now. Act like your pants are on fire and that you need the biggest bucket of water to put out the fire. Only then will things start to shift in your career and life. Let me know your thoughts.

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I'm In A Job Rut!

If you have worked in the same line of work doing the same job for over 5 years then you may be experiencing a job rut. The easiest way to get out of it is to of course find another job. But the most effective way to change it forever is to get serious and take stock of what you really want to do for a career. As I previously mentioned in a past blog post, a job vs. a career are categorically different. Once you fully grasped the difference of the two then take these 3 steps to move ahead on your career path:

1. Do a DISC personality profile to determine what types of career opportunities are a good fit for your interests and personality traits. Click here for a free assessment or for a more in depth all encompassing perspective click here.

2. Do research on different career professions to gather a list of skills & educational requirements that are necessary.

3. Research what it is like to work at a specific company and apply to openings. 

Are you currently in a job rut? Leave your thoughts below.

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Easier Said Than Done

When you're stuck in a rut and nothing seems to be working in your life, it is easy to feel defeated and just plain crappy. But everyone goes through this phase at some point in their lives, so you are not alone. And just like everyone has experienced hiccups during their lives to obtain a goal, everyone has had a time in their lives when they have been successful. Stop feeling overwhelmed and take stock of the steps that led you to success previously and press repeat. That is your road map to reach your goals because nothing is easy about living your life in unhappiness. Please share your thoughts below.

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Better Late Than Ever

Well, I guess I was inspired to title this post better late than ever because I am a little late posting it, as I usually try to get it out first thing in the morning. But I got sidetracked as most of us often do in life. That feeling of being sidetracked can lead us to procrastinating on things that are really important.

Big vs. Small

On a small scale it could mean taking time out to balance our checkbook at the end of the month or taking care of other personal matters. On a large scale procrastination can eventually leave us feeling robbed of going after our dreams. We may just feel like it is just too late. I could fill a book up with the names of people who others may have felt were too old to do anything but they went against the odds to go on to achieve great things. What about you? Do you feel it’s too late to achieve your life’s desires? It’s not. As long as you’re alive it is never too late…..unless you give up.

Take Action!

Start right now by doing a mind dump on all the things you want to achieve before you leave this earth. Don’t edit or censor yourself. Write down whatever pops up in your mind. Next, trim it down to what you want to achieve in the next 5 years, 2 years, 1 year, 6 months, 90 days and finally 30 days. Finally, create a plan on how to take baby steps each day to achieve your goals. Let me know how it is going. 

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Be Of Service

How do feel when you volunteer to do something for a friend, neighbor or an organization and you receive appreciation for it? I am guessing it makes you feel great. Putting yourself out there to serve others should be unconditional without the thought of getting "something" back. But the great side effect of being of service is that the opposite party gets something of value and so do you. You get to contribute your skills and gifts to people who need it most.

Why Should I Care?

What does this have to do with living and working authentically you may be asking? Everything. The law of attraction basically states you get in life what you give in life and if you are only taking then this could explain why you are receiving the results you have now.

Food For Thought

No one wants to hire or do business with people that they perceive are "takers" or who display a feeling of lack and negativity. Let me know how you like to be of service to others.

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Do You Have A Bucket List?

What is a bucket list? According to Merriam-Webster it is "a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying."  Since it is related to dying it can be seen as pretty morbid but what if we looked at a bucket list as a new lease on life. Pushing us to move past our fears and really begin to have once in a lifetime experiences. My bucket list includes: having a walk on role on my favorite soap opera The Young and The Restless & winning the showcase showdown on the Price Is Right. Big & Lofty? Yes. But that is the whole point and fun of it. Thank you to Queen Latifah for doing the movie The Last Holiday which showed us how fun having a bucket list can be. It helps us all get out of our comfort zone and start to live life a little more on the wild side. What is one thing that you would have on your bucket list? Share with us. Be Do Have!

You Can Make It Happen!

So if you have been reading my posts for awhile you know that I am all about creating the lifestyle you want by choosing work that resonates with you.  I realize it is hard work as I am in the middle of following my own advice as a new owner of a VA business. All I can say is that no matter how hard it gets I am truly happier than I have ever been and all I can say is that if you dream, plan & execute your ideas you too can make it happen. As I previously mentioned in another blog post people are taking action and changing their lives in a positive way. This is your time to make it happen for yourself. What is the one thing that you would do today to make it happen for yourself? It can be as simple as doing a Google search on an area of interest that you would like to pursue.

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