Steve Jobs was a wise man

Thursday 7 April 2011

Are you missing a vital ingredient?

It's time for new beginnings...
Spring is in the air. The sun is shining and the daffodils are out. It's a time for new beginnings. This is reflected in an upsurge in clients asking for career coaching...People are deciding that they are fed up with their current situation but aren't sure what the "right answer" is. That's where I can help (http://www.balancedmum.com/career-coaching/index.php), but more of that later. Often dissatisfaction arises when the values which are important to you aren't being met. It needn't be so...

Quick Quote
"You've got a lot of choices. If getting out of bed in the morning is a chore and you're not smiling on a regular basis, try another choice." ~ Steven D. Woodhull

Which of your values are not being met?

Our values change throughout our life and often change considerably after significant events such as becoming a parent, losing a loved one, health issues or being made redundant. Below are a list of typical values. Try this exercise:

1.Write down all the values from the list below which are very important to you

2.Circle those very important values which are not currently being fully met. It is likely that these are your pain points

3.Write down the changes to your current occupation/situation which would help you fulfil those values (you may find this difficult)

Skills & Knowledge: Knowlegeable, New frontiers, Skillful, Complexity, Self development, Intellectual stimulation, Challenge

Creativity: Communicate ideas, express uniqueness, create beauty, create ideas

Control: Freedom, security, clarity, predictability, responsibility, precision work, take risks

Purpose: Achievement, helping individuals, helping society, making a difference, working towards common goals, see results, excitement, enjoyment

Status: High living standard, power & authority, command respect, promotion opportunities, influential, receive recognition, adequate remuneration

Environment: Public contact, fast pace, physical, outdoors, manual, ideal location, acceptable commute, variety

Culture: High morals and ethics, close relationships, supportive, competitive

Need help to work out how to fulfil more of your values? Contact me on 07764 235394

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