Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing, You get to choose. ~Dr. Wayne Dyer
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Which Will You Choose?
Posted by DeniseMpls on April 28, 2013
http://denisefelder.com/2013/04/28/which-will-you-choose/
New Month, New Start On Goals
The first month of 2013 is over. How do you feel about the goals, resolutions or intentions you set for yourself this year?
If you didn’t follow your plans perfectly, you are not alone. Most of us who make New Year’s Resolutions or create goals for ourselves either stumble or stop trying to meet our goal.
If you “messed up” in January, that’s OK. Look at why you stumbled, make a new plan and start again. You still have 11 months in 2013 to move forward.
“Giving up is the only sure way to fail.” ~Gena Showalter
Tips for Starting – Or Starting Over
1. Create a long-term goal that is achievable but challenging. Make a SMART goal that is specific and measurable.
2. Work toward mini goals. Don’t get overwhelmed by the timeframe or difficulty of your long-term goal. Instead, act on the things you can do immediately. Make several small goals that, when completed, lead to your long-term success.
Think about which long-term goal you would like to do. What mini goals can you achieve this month? Which goals can you do by the end of the year?
3. Celebrate small wins. Take a moment to congratulate yourself when you complete a mini goal. Find positive ways to reward yourself.
4. Keep moving forward. It is natural to feel frustrated, confused or tired sometimes. These moods will pass, so don’t let them overwhelm you. Continue to work on your current mini goal and you will feel energized again.
5. Have a support system. Which of your friends and family members can help you complete your goals? Which people will give you positive support and help motivate you? Also think about the mentors, advisers, teachers or work supervisors who might give you support or information.
“You must make a decision that you are going to move on. It wont happen automatically. You will have to rise up and say, ‘I don’t care how hard this is, I don’t care how disappointed I am, I’m not going to let this get the best of me. I’m moving on with my life.” ~Joel Osteen
More Info:
- How To Achieve Your Goals In 2013 (Careerealism)
- Learn About Goals (MyMnCareers)
- New Year’s Resolutions That Will Revamp Your Career (Come Recommended)
- Job Search Intentions for the New Year (iSpeak)
- 5 New Year’s Resolutions You Won’t Keep – And 5 You Will (Forbes)
- How to Deal with Setbacks (STEP AHEAD)
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Posted by Denise Felder on January 31, 2013
http://denisefelder.com/2013/01/31/new-month-new-start-on-goals/
3 Tips For Re-Entering Workplace
This question was originally posted on the DeniseMpls Facebook page.
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QUESTION:
I am going to be looking for professional work for the first time in years. Any advice?
ANSWER:
There is no one-size-fits-all career plan. What you do and with whom you connect can change depending on, among other things:
- the type of job you are looking for
- your career cluster or industry
- location
The details change for each person with each job search. However, every job seeker and every employee planning his or her next career move should follow three steps:
- Know Yourself
- Be Yourself
- Express Yourself
Get a notebook or make a computer file for yourself to keep track of all your career information. Answer these questions or others like them before you start applying for jobs.
Know Yourself
- What is the target job you want right now?
- What is important to you? How will your target job help you get or keep what is important to you?
- What are your long-term career goals?
- What type of work environment fits you (schedule, setting, personal interactions)?
- What skills and experiences will you bring to your new job?
Be Yourself
- How does your work fit in with your personal goals or mission?
- What teams or professional communities are you active in?
- What groups of people do you want to help? How will you help these people in your job?
- How will you help an employer to improve their business or make money?
Express Yourself
- How can you share all or parts of your personality at work?
- How do you communicate with others, share information?
- How do you display your professional skills using social media?
- What do you do that is better or different from other people? How will you show this at work?
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Posted by Denise Felder on January 15, 2013
http://denisefelder.com/2013/01/15/3-tips-workplace/
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