Advance your Career through Self-Reflection
Advance your Career through Self-Reflection
When was the last time you challenged yourself? When was the last time you moved yourself out of your comfort zone, and confronted your complacency in professional development?
Being introspective in your career can lead to greater growth and greater fulfillment in life. The key is finding balance between observation and action while understanding the difference between motivation and commitment.
Data shows that while those who are self-reflective maintain a greater sense of purpose, they can have higher levels of stress and anxiety in their professional life which inevitably drifts into their personal life. So, how do you optimize your growth – and potentially land your dream job – without exhausting yourself and your resources? It starts with a shift in mindset.
Being introspective in your career can lead to greater growth and greater fulfillment in life. The key is finding balance between observation and action
You need to reflect on the ‘What’ and ‘How’ questions, rather than the ‘Why’ questions. Why questions are open-ended, and have little structure to lead you into your sense of purpose. As a result, they can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed. ‘What do I want to be doing in five years?’ OR ‘What role do I want my career choices to play in my life?’ are some good questions to start with.
J.T. O’Donnell, founder and CEO of WorkItDaily answers the ‘WHAT’ by explaining that in order to grow, you should work to improve and refine your skill set every two years. Similarly, if your organization has not recognized your value within 18 months, it might be time to consider seeking new opportunities elsewhere.
You need to reflect on the ‘What’ and ‘How’ questions
Working in the current climate is especially relevant – in order to avoid becoming obsolete – you need to consistently be upskilling. Making technological adjustments to your company's processes, and learning skills to utilize internal resources is necessary to succeed in a competitive market. This is how we can work with you to support your climb on the career encouraging your best self while propelling you upward.
Plus10 has taken personal and professional experience in the job market and created a purposeful program to help you find your perfect position. This addresses the ‘HOW’. It will support you in making the most out of your long and healthy career journey. With tangible deliverables, our program will put you in control of your career, to help you focus your energy on both personal and professional goals.
So, let me ask you again; Are you currently fulfilled? Is your current position encouraging your best self while propelling you upward? OR have you stagnated?
Over the next few weeks we will be writing two follow-up articles to this piece where we guide you through our progressive Career Ladder Program to better build your personal brand and find your strengths in the job market.
