Sometimes in life, it can feel a bit as though we have come to a standstill. This can manifest itself in many different ways and in many different areas of our lives. For example, you may find that your relationship has become stale, and you are wondering whether you need to get out of it or not. Or maybe you have grown to hate where you live and you feel as though you need to start afresh. But one of the most common crossroads people get to is the one regarding their career. Perhaps you have been in the same role since you left school or college and the thought of another day there makes you recoil. Or maybe you are well-educated but have no idea what you want to do with your life. This can be incredibly daunting and can lead to many people feeling down and low about themselves. But thankfully, there is a way out of this, providing that you are willing to take the steps to get there.
Take some time out. Sitting at home or at your desk stressing about what to do isn’t going to get you very far. In fact, it will probably only make you feel worse about the situation. The best thing to do is to take some time out; maybe go on vacation, or stay at a friend’s for the weekend. Taking yourself out of your usual environment will help to clear your head and you may find that you are able to see the bigger picture a lot clearer. Don’t beat yourself up or make yourself feel guilty about going away. Your entire career isn’t going to fall through the balance if you take a few days off from being productive. Plus, the benefit of it all is that you may find a clear direction to take once you’ve had some time off, rather than just stabbing in the dark.
Speak to a professional. If you are truly at a loss for where to turn to, you may want to consider speaking to a professional about your career problems. Although they mean well, family and friends aren’t always the best people to turn to when it comes to career advice; simply because they find it hard to put themselves in your shoes. Attending a course of Career coaching can instead be a great way to put your cards on the table and work out the most viable path for you.
Follow your passion. Finally, consider what your passions are in life. This could be anything from a long-time hobby to a desire to help in your community – literally anything goes. Once you’ve pinpointed what you love, decide whether you can make a career out of it. For example, if you love writing, you can make money out of blogging and writing product reviews. Or if you love helping others, why not set up your own community-led business? There are plenty of ways you can live off your passion; you just need to be creative.
Mia Guerra
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