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Ten steps which may change your work and your life!
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Ten steps which may change your work and your life!
1. No time
I hear from people many times that they don\'t have time to think about what they should do with regards to their work. My response is usually, they cannot afford to not take the time. It\'s your life. It only changes when you do.
2. Each new day brings a new perspective
When you wake up each day, what are the questions you ask yourself?
Here\'s a few that you might find useful;
What am I grateful for today?
Do you realize that?
Ask new questions when you wake up and you will gain a whole new perspective
3. The path to authentic work is self awareness
Do you really know yourself? Ask yourself right now; what is it which is missing from my life and what can I do about it? Make sure the missing link is something you really want otherwise you will not do anything about it.
4. Your work becomes your center
When one follows their calling, their work becomes their center of balance. This helps through all the challenges in one\'s life. I know it has helped me and it can help you too. Remember, what we do determines who we are.
5. You are responsible for your own happiness- It can start with your work
No one will run up to you on Monday morning and ask you are you happy in your work. This must come from within you. It all starts with a honest self-assessment of what you really want to do and of course to take those first few steps.
6. Have you defined what success means to you?
Answer the following question; Success to me means:
Now, examine your answer. Is this your definition or does it come from someone else? Many people live their lives striving for a vision of success which was determined by someone else. This can make following one\'s passion and one\'s work challenging.
7. Don\'t settle
Don\'t settle for a mundane life filled without joy. It all can start with your work. Remember, what you do determines who you are. What are you passionate about today and why?
8. Rock your boat now
So many people come to me wanting to change and discover and live their passions. Many do take the first step but sadly many go away afraid of what others will say and afraid that it might rock their boat of life. Doing what you love the rest of your life will rock your boat but it will also give you new direction. The sailing won\'t be easy but it will be the best journey you will ever take. What first step can you take today?
9. Look for patterns
Look for patterns in your life and what they mean. For example, what does it mean every time you walk by a specific building or store and you feel new energy. What happens when you watch a certain movie and or are around a specific type of person and suddenly you feel new hope. Pay attention now to these signals. They are the keys to a new path.
10. Have Integrity
Be consistent, be open, be truthful with yourself as to what you want and why. This makes the journey towards vocational passion easier.
I\'ll be cheering you on as you go
Craig Nathanson
Craig is a 25 year management veteran, Executive coach, college professor, author, and workshop leader. Also, Craig Nathanson is The Vocational Coach helping people and organizations thrive in their work and life.
Craig Nathanson is the founder of The Best Manager , workshops and products aimed at bringing out the best in those who manage and lead others.
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About the Author: craig nathanson RSS for craig's articles - Visit craig's website Craig has been a visiting lecturer for the Academy of National Economy in Moscow, Russia, and is currently a visiting professor for Shenyang Jianzhu and Shenyang University of technology in China and Vietnam National University and Solvay Brussels school of Economics. Additionally Craig is an online professor for Liverpool University in England and the Keller Graduate school of management. Craig Nathanson has written and published 4 books including, How to find the Right work during challenging times, a new approach to life and work after 40 and The Best Manager, getting BETTER results with people. Craig founded in 2000 an online community for finding vocation after 40 and most recently a new online community for learning and developing management skills. Craig is an active speaker, private coach for those over 40, executive coach for senior managers and workshop leader. Additionally, Craig has been teaching in the San Francisco bay area with Cal State East Bay since 2001. Craig has been professionally affiliated with the American Society of University Professors, American Management Association, Association of Humanistic Psychology, and Association of Small Book Publishers. Craig earned an M.A. in Human Development from the Fielding Graduate Institute, CA, a M.S. in Telecommunications Management from Golden Gate University, Ca and a B.A. in Human Relations and Organizational Behavior at University of San Francisco, CA. Craig completed doctoral research in Human and Organizational Development at The Fielding Graduate Institute, Ca. Craig and his family live in Northern California. Click here to visit craig's website   The most important question to ask after forty Inclusion at Work and Why This is an Important Behavior for a Manager How to avoid the most common mistakes which professionals make in their presentations Ten steps which may change your work and your life The new wave Humanistic Management and why you need to get on board |
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