Goal Setting
by: Liane Schmidt
What are your goals? Have you really taken the time to sit down and decide what you want to do career wise? Have you written down what’s most important to you?
If not, there’s no better time to do it than today.
From all the books, successful people, and personal experiences I have learned from, I know that if you don’t know where to begin the best place to begin is with what you do know about yourself.
Take a moment now to list all the things that are important to you value wise, i.e., job benefits, short commute, etc. These elements all make up important pieces of the total effect the career you choose has over your everyday happiness, well-being and life. Every little element that is not how you want it will eventually cause you some discomfort down the line, unless you can learn to look at those elements differently (and you can! This option is possible too!).
In addition, as we all know, many times it is difficult to find that ideal position, so the next question to keep in mind is: just how much are you willing to sacrifice or put up with for the ideal job of your dreams? Can you give up a short commute for a salary increase of 25%?! Think of the accumulative time spent on the road, wear and tear on your car, less hours to yourself. But, maybe for you the payoff is worth it?
If the career of your dreams seems out of reach, next on your list of goals can be to start talking, researching, and finding out as much as you can about those who have the position you want. Learn from them. Most likely, at one point in time, they have felt like you do right now. And despite this, they still struggled, fought, and persevered for the position you want. You can achieve it too if you truly want it! You can do anything! Do no let anything keep you from reaching your goals!
This is just a beginning! Just one of the many avenues to take to start your ambitious dreams stirring!
Best wishes to all!
March 5th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
some great ideas in your blogs. thanks for posting these.!!
dave
March 14th, 2007 at 10:12 pm
These were great tips. Thank you. It gets you all stirred up inside.
Amanda
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