How to Eliminate Boredom in your Career
by Deborah Brown-Volkman, contributing columnist

The truth is our careers can be boring. We wake up
everyday at the same time, take the same route to
work, eat the same breakfast, see the same people,
work on the same projects, and then we go home and get
ready for the next day. All while counting the days to
the weekend.

Depressing? No. Knowing that your career will pretty
much be the same can be empowering. Focusing on what's
stable in your career is more productive that
resenting your routine. Knowing that tomorrow will be
like today builds confidence and confidence sparks
creativity. When you are confident, you can create a
career that inspires you.

If you are not enjoying your career, and are tired of
going through the motions, it's up to you to do
something about it.

If You Want More Spice (And Less Boredom) In Your
Career, Follow These Five Steps Below:

1. Don't Let Go Of Your Routine

Routine is good because you know what you are doing
and when. Your routine gives you less to think about,
which can reduce stress and feelings of being
overwhelmed. If you had to think about everything
little detail of your day and how to go about it, you
probably wouldn't function very well most of the time.
Structure is good and you should keep it.

2. Don't Allow Fear To Win

We all know what would make our careers more
interesting, we just choose sometimes not to follow
what's in our heart. Maybe you are afraid of looking
bad in front of others. Or, failing. Or, succeeding.
Whatever you are afraid of, know that you can work
through it if you want to. Make a decision that if you
are afraid, you will keep moving forward anyway. When
you feel fear, remember your decision.

3. Update Your Routine

Because you have a good structure in place, you can
begin to venture out. Ask yourself what aspects ofyour career do you enjoy?  What aspects do you wish
would go away? How can you do more of you what you
like and less of what you dislike? If you were not
worried about what may or may not happen next in your
career, what would you do differently?  Get your
answers on paper. If you want to get up in the morning
and exercise before your day begins, put that action
into your calendar. If you want to update your skills,
add a continuing education class onto your to-do list.
If you want a new job, create time in your schedule
for job searching. Why write these items down? So they
get done.

4. Remember That New Habits Form Over Time

Making modifications in your career are not always
easy in the beginning because you have to retrain your
mind to think differently. This is why many experts
say it takes thirty days to form a new habit. You are
used to doing things in your career in a certain way,
so it takes time to change.  Be nice to yourself
during the process. If you go back to your old ways,
stop, congratulate yourself for your progress to date,
and then get back on track.

5. Enjoy Your New Routine

When you have spice in your career, you are happier.
You feel fulfilled. You have meaning and purpose. Your
day to day may be the same, but what's in your day is
different.

So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so
it might as well be a life you love!






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Deborah Brown is a noted Career and Mentor Coach that shows Entrepreneurs, Executives, Professionals, and Coaches how to transition into careers they love, excel in the careers they have now, start their own businesses, and find time for themselves. She is the author of the "21-Day Career Empowerment" program. This 21-day e-mail program gives participants the insight, clarity, and knowledge to either choose their current position or their next career To Learn More Visit: http://www.surpassyourdreams.com , send an e-mail to info@surpassyourdreams.com or call (516) 432-2440.