A common complaint I hear is that people are not happy in the career field they have found themselves in. The hours are too long, the job is too far away, their co workers don't relate to them--whatever the reason, I always strive to help my clients reach that goal of figuring it out.
I LOVE career counseling. There is something about problem solving, assessments, and reflection about personality traits and skills that makes me excited. Not every counselor dreams about career planning with their clients, but I definitely enjoy it.
Here are some things I have my clients consider, or think about when we discuss if they are in the right career:
1. Being in a job you dislike can be unhealthy-both mentally and physically. There is such a thing as healthy stress, but feeling stressed 24/7 about a job you are dreading is not a healthy stress.
2. Social supports at work. This can reduce stress and increase productivity.
3. Is their value in what you do? Focusing on how your job provides for others or the area in which you live. This can change perspective to a more positive lens.
4. Find Balance. Have something to look forward to that is not work related, but find appreciation in the value and purpose that your work brings to your life.
5. If you are wanting to make a career change-have a plan. Start working on it, even if it's far in the future. Send out resumes, start networking, take action and control of your situation.
6. If you want to make a change, but don't know where to start, go to a few sessions with a career counselor and gain some perspective! It doesn't have to be long term counseling, but can be helpful in making future plans.
“I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’ And whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.” — Steve Jobs
I LOVE career counseling. There is something about problem solving, assessments, and reflection about personality traits and skills that makes me excited. Not every counselor dreams about career planning with their clients, but I definitely enjoy it.
Here are some things I have my clients consider, or think about when we discuss if they are in the right career:
1. Being in a job you dislike can be unhealthy-both mentally and physically. There is such a thing as healthy stress, but feeling stressed 24/7 about a job you are dreading is not a healthy stress.
2. Social supports at work. This can reduce stress and increase productivity.
3. Is their value in what you do? Focusing on how your job provides for others or the area in which you live. This can change perspective to a more positive lens.
4. Find Balance. Have something to look forward to that is not work related, but find appreciation in the value and purpose that your work brings to your life.
5. If you are wanting to make a career change-have a plan. Start working on it, even if it's far in the future. Send out resumes, start networking, take action and control of your situation.
6. If you want to make a change, but don't know where to start, go to a few sessions with a career counselor and gain some perspective! It doesn't have to be long term counseling, but can be helpful in making future plans.
“I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’ And whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.” — Steve Jobs
