Stop Tackling Your Career Alone
by Deborah Brown-Volkman, contributing columnist

Are you out of work and looking for a job? Are you unhappy in your current position, and looking for a way out? Do you plan to keep the career you've built,
but find yourself looking to recapture the excitement level?

Regardless of your circumstances, the best way to find a solution is stop tackling your career challenges alone. This means reaching out.

Reaching out is so hard, that many people would prefer to search for what they need in their careers on their own, rather than ask for help. They go for months or years without a solution, until they cannot take it anymore and then they have to ask for help out of desperation. Don't let this happen to you! Reach out today, so you can discover an answer tomorrow.

What's The Best Method To Reach Out? Start With Step One Below:

1. Recognize That Tackling Your Career Alone Is Not
Working

Life is not about reaching our goals alone. When we try
to overcome a challenge by ourselves, we have to battle
our inner demons (our worries, fears, anxieties, etc.)
single-handedly, which in most cases, is unsuccessful.
Other people (fortunately) do not see us as we see
ourselves. In times of doubt, we need them to remind
us of our greatness.

2. Recognize That It Is Ok To Ask For Help

It takes a strong person to ask for assistance. Weak
people work through their difficulties alone. If you
are worried that someone in your life might not want
to help you, let him or her tell you that. Don't assume
they will think less of you for opening up and sharing
an aspect of your career that is not going well at the
moment. The only one who is embarrassed is you. The
people who care will be honored that you asked for
their opinion and their guidance.

3. Recognize That You Will Accomplish More With Support

If you are working with fewer resources, you will
require more support. With another person to listen
and support you, you can tackle the world. Your energy
level will be higher and you will stay on track much
easier. You will have someone to share your successes
with, and someone to tell you that it will all work out
during a momentary setback.

4. Recognize That You Will Not Need To Reach Out
Forever

Life is about give and take. Right now you need
something. It's ok to ask for assistance. The person
who helps you today might be the person who asks for
your help tomorrow. Seasons change and so do the cycles
in our careers. Sometimes we are soaring, and other
times we are confused and disappointed. Know that this
cycle will end one day, and success is right around the
corner.

5. Recognize That It May Be Time To Hire A Coach

Coaching is one of the best investments you can make
in yourself, working with someone who is objective,
stands by your side, and wants to see you win. No
judgments are made, and no excuses are accepted.
It's the ultimate in support and accountability.

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.