Things You'll Need:
- Positive mental attitude.
- 15-30 minutes every other day to focus on your career.
- Notebook to record career activities and achievements.
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Step 1
Set career goals you know you can reach. Keep your career goals realistic. Unrealistic goals leave many people feeling like a failure even after a career success.
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Step 2
Divide your career goals into manageable pieces. Bite off only what you can chew at any given moment. If you overdo it and push yourself by trying to accomplish everything at once, you'll become discouraged and lose your motivation.
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Step 3
Work on your career goals one at a time. Prioritize your career goals and then work to achieve the first one. Continue to tackle each subsequent goal by completing it before starting the next one. Before you know it you will have accomplished all of your career objectives.
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Step 4
Increase your focus. To stay challenged and to progress towards your ultimate career goal, focus and prioritize your efforts.
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Step 5
Make modest changes to your work habits. There are a number of “baby steps” you can take to change your career. Instead of fantasizing about the perfect career, apply creative thinking and implement a few “quick wins” to maximize your career change.
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Step 6
Celebrate each success. Whenever you achieve a goal, do something nice for yourself. Make sure it’s more than just a pat on the back or verbal acknowledgement; make it worthwhile.
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Step 7
Get a career fitness partner. Choose someone who will motivate and challenge you when you want to quit. Or, form a support group with other career professionals who share similar career interests.
