Your work place is past its sell by date and you get no sense of valued from your boss - or the organization. Your colleagues are ready and waiting to do anything to beat you.
Life isn't about a routine of day in, day out in some job you didn't really want. It's awful to feel stuck, when you realize you've still got the rest of your working life to come.
Life is about living and feeling alive, so make some changes and realize your full potential! No one is forcing you to stay in a job you hate and no one is holding you back from your dreams - except yourself, that is.
And the fact, the honest truth that it's all down to you is often the bitterest pill to swallow.
So, what do you really enjoy in life. Is it a hobby or a passion? Whatever it is you love doing is a huge hint! Have you ever thought of turning that hobby into a dream job that you'll look forward to every day? You could turn your hobby into a real, exciting, successful job with a little determination and some close attention.
That's right - it's all about focus. Decide what it is you'd rather be doing, and then find out all you can about how you need to get there. Do your homework on whether you need credentials or qualifications to turn your hobby into employment. Find out the steps you need to make that will bring you to where you want to be and lay down a plan.
Remember, you're not going to get anywhere over night. Miracles don't happen and hard work, effort, and the right choices to move you forward will have amazing results.
If you need training, part time courses or night school can let you keep your day job and work towards a new career in your spare time. Hey, you might even find them in your current workplace, so you can get them for free
Volunteer. Network. Apprentice under someone who excels at what you want to do. Offering free services in exchange for the learning experience can be a great way to break into a new industry or career.
Talk to everyone you know about your plans; the more contacts and support you have, the more it will help you stay focused on your goals and provide opportunities.
Don't give up. Making life changes takes time and isn't always easy. You may face some stumbling blocks along the way to a dream job. If you remember your goals and you've taken the time to lay down your steps and plans, you'll be better prepared to find a way around the obstacle.
Obstacles are valuable opportunities for lessons in achieving what you want. Be prepared to face them and accept the challenge of resolving them. You'll also gain plenty of wisdom and experience while you work towards securing your dream job and a life of happiness and satisfaction.
If you truly believe you can, with no 'glass ceilings' to hold you back you'll release potential and show the world what you can do.
YOU are the ONLY person in charge of your life.
So, go on, take that risk, believe in your own talents and abilities to make good things happen. With the right focus attitude and belief, you are already half-way there!
Follow the steps below and create your own map. It is a very useful tool and a lot of fun too !
How much time you spend on your map is up to you. Don't try to do it when you are feeling rushed or hassled. Set aside a quiet evening or a weekend afternoon.
- Get a very large piece of paper, glue and scissor
- Gather magazines, catalogues and newspapers
- Look for ideas, images, concepts, activities, experiences and words that speak to you or bring out good feelings. It could be a photo of an environment you would like to work in (art gallery, university, outdoors, an office with a large desk and comfortable leather chair) or an idea (working with children, being a writer) or an experience (making an audience laugh, organizing a filing system). Be creative !
- Make sure you put the ?Yes, but how?? voices to one side while you answer these questions. Do not worry about whether they are realistic or not. Don't censor yourself with limitations. I know a lady who lives in Italy and she works as a flight attendant for a British airline company. She happily commutes from Rome to Heathrow for work !
- Cut out these photos / ideas / concepts which appeal to you
- Place and paste them on the paper in the way that you like
Now that you have created your unique Dream Job Map, answer the following questions (This might take a few weeks to complete):
- What have you learnt about yourself from looking at your Dream Job Map ?
- Do you see any work themes / patterns ?
- What career ideas can you come up with ? Write down 5 ideas. If you can't think of any, ask your family and friends to come up with some suggestions.
- Turn these ideas into job opportunities. Ask for help if you need it. Search on internet.
- How do you feel about these jobs ? Do they inspire you ?
- Which one gives you the most energy / motivation / enthusiasm ? Which one aligns mostly with your work values ? Choose one.
Note : For "Work Values", read my article on http://www.lifecoachingzone.com/page7.htm
- Include everything you know that supports this choice and everything that undermines it? You're moving towards making this happen, so you need to start with a full and true assessment of where you are. Whatever the obstacles, you need to find a way to deal with them! Do you need to learn a new skill to close the gap between reality and your vision ? Do you need to attend classes, learn a foreign language ?
- Make an action plan which will take you from where you are now to where you want to be.
- Think about the people in your life who can help you reach this goal, like mentors and friends. Think about how they can help, and contact them.
- Take action and monitor your progress. Enjoy each step and reward yourself !
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