Everyone gets to that critical point in their career where self assessment becomes very important. For most persons, it becomes important in a bid to elevate their career, for others, it is simply just in a desire for self-accountability.
But whatever the motivating factor is, success in personal life and career demand regular (or at least periodic) self-examination, self-assessment and self-improvement.
But most people are at a loss as to where there lives are, presently, the factors determining the current state and what the future most likely holds for their career.
There are critical questions one must ask and sincerely answer to determine there position and what prospects the future holds for them career-wise, and in this article, we will take a look at a couple of them.
1. Are you really happy with what you are presently doing?
Your personal excitement and enthusiasm about your productivity each day is so important. Nobody else can answer this but YOU. Given that full-time employees spend more than a third of their waking hours working (excluding waiting time and commute time), it is safe to say that how we feel at work affects other areas of life. If it makes us happy it can create a positive impact that trickles down to a cellular level- literally.
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Happiness makes you more productive, begets success in all areas of life, makes you healthier, empirical evidence that shows “happy” employees are more productive. they tend to work more efficiently and think more creatively. they also approach problems in a constructive manner so that their issues are quickly solved,
2. Is your present job actually a short-range or long-range goal?
For instance, high school or college students may not intend to work their entire lifetimes at fast food restaurants. So, their “after school” job is a short-range goal. They are gaining education, experience and basic financial provision.
3. Are your gifts and strongest talents being developed?
Prosperity and promotion usually come to those who totally focus on their most significant skills.
4. Are you working just to pay your bills and have fun or to truly express a contribution to life and to this world?
Prominent achievers go the extra mile.
5. Do you feel satisfied with what you are doing now?
While it is awesome to be appreciated by other for what you do, you must necessarily be satisfied with the quality of work you are doing.
6. Do you feel that you are doing the highest quality of work that you are capable of doing?
Millions cultivate the habit of mediocrity in their daily duties. If you are not striving for total excellence, you either have the wrong job or the wrong attitude.
7. Do you feel like you are working altruistically?
You must see the work you do for your boss as work you are doing for self. If not, you will soon resent your boss and the time you spend on his work. This attitude will eventually cause you to feel unfulfilled and unproductive. Seriously consider the above questions.
HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT YOU REALLY WANT IN A JOB
1. How much income do you personally feel that you need to consider yourself financially successful?
Each of us has different needs. Some have 5 X7 dreams. Other have 16 X 20 dreams. Neither is right or wrong. The key is to, establish a true picture of your personal desires.
2. What kind of problems do you really love to solve?
You can determine this by your favorite topic of conversation, favorite books and magazines that you enjoy. What would you enjoy about this the most? These things reveal your true interests.
3. What kind of environment do you find most enjoyable?
Some people discover that they need many people around them to be most productive. Others prefer solitude.
4. What are your social needs?
If your job deprives you of important relationships, it will become a source of discomfort and depression. You must diagnose your personal leisure and social needs that your happiness requires.
5. What kind of family life or time do you feel necessary for you?
Obviously, a bachelor schedules his life differently from a family man with five children or a divorced mother of an infant. The job that is right for you should provide adequate time for sharing with those you love.
6. What level of social approval and respect do you need?
Each of us wants to be accepted by our friends. Never work for a company of which you are ashamed. One man admitted to me that he had no confidence in the products he was promoting: Consequently, he experienced very little success. He left that job and went to work with a company he would honestly support. It made all the difference in the world.
7. What kind of financial future is necessary for your peace of mind?
While very few jobs offer a lifetime guarantee, every one of us needs a sense of predictable income. Tomorrow does come.
Four Rewards Your Work Should Provide For You
1. A sense of worth, pride and significance.
Never speak lightly of your job if it produces a sense of worthiness or fulfillment, and is something that you truly believe in.
2. A sense of achievement and progress
You should feel that there is a real need for what you are doing that you are providing something worthwhile for other people.
Productivity is vital for happiness. Other people should benefit from something that you are doing every day.
3. A sense of personal growth
Your mind should be expanding, stretching and developing each day. Some people even change careers in the middle of their lives because of the monotony and boredom their routines produce.
4. Sufficient finances to provide adequately for your needs and those you love
It is vital that you honestly answer these questions before you can successfully release the four important forces that guarantee career success. Set aside at least thirty minutes right now to write out detailed answers. The results may amaze you and set in motion a significant change in your future.