Quick Tip to Get Unstuck and Take Action Now!
by Markell R. Morris, Futures in Motion, Inc.
Photo by Bluehouse Skis/Unsplash
When you're going after a big goal, it's easy to get bogged down in planning and premature problem-solving. It's frustrating and holds you back from making progress.
I want to encourage you today- Trust that you already have enough knowledge and skill to figure things out along the way and take action!
I want to encourage you today- Trust that you already have enough knowledge and skill to figure things out along the way and take action!
Are you like me?
You really want to accomplish something, but you get stuck trying to create a fail proof plan before taking any action.
UGH! It's so frustrating!
When you're changing careers, you may feel like so much is at stake that failure is not an option, so you spend a lot of time and energy coming up with a sure fire plan.
If you're an analytical type like me, you've collected a ton of data and made lots of plans based on imaginary scenarios. That's great, but the reality is it's impossible and crazy making. You can't anticipate every obstacle and plan out solutions in advance.
At some point you have to take action, or you won't achieve your goals.
CLARITY COMES THROUGH ACTION
In my career reinvention journey, I got stalled in data collection and planning and wasted a lot of time not to mention the frustration. But, when I started taking action- baby step by baby step, my career vision got more clear, and it boosted my confidence. Interestingly, the problems and challenges I thought would come up- didn't.
I learned that it's impossible to anticipate every obstacle and plan out solutions in advance, and clarity comes from taking action.
Is there something you really want to do, but you're stuck in planning and analysis?
You really want to accomplish something, but you get stuck trying to create a fail proof plan before taking any action.
UGH! It's so frustrating!
When you're changing careers, you may feel like so much is at stake that failure is not an option, so you spend a lot of time and energy coming up with a sure fire plan.
If you're an analytical type like me, you've collected a ton of data and made lots of plans based on imaginary scenarios. That's great, but the reality is it's impossible and crazy making. You can't anticipate every obstacle and plan out solutions in advance.
At some point you have to take action, or you won't achieve your goals.
CLARITY COMES THROUGH ACTION
In my career reinvention journey, I got stalled in data collection and planning and wasted a lot of time not to mention the frustration. But, when I started taking action- baby step by baby step, my career vision got more clear, and it boosted my confidence. Interestingly, the problems and challenges I thought would come up- didn't.
I learned that it's impossible to anticipate every obstacle and plan out solutions in advance, and clarity comes from taking action.
Is there something you really want to do, but you're stuck in planning and analysis?
TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE: Pick one thing you can do today to make progress toward your goal, so you can have the life and career you want. Make that call. Sign up for that class. Attend that event. Whatever it is for you, go do it!
Career Visioning 101
A guided career exploration program for career changers who are spinning in circles trying to figure out what direction to take. This program gives you a focused way to create your career vision by using daily prompts with a journal to capture your ideas. ENROLL IN THE NEXT GROUP
Career Visioning 101
A guided career exploration program for career changers who are spinning in circles trying to figure out what direction to take. This program gives you a focused way to create your career vision by using daily prompts with a journal to capture your ideas. ENROLL IN THE NEXT GROUP
Markell R. Morris is an international speaker, career counselor and job search coach based in Long Beach, CA. Her mission is to help frustrated career changers get excited about their life and career after loss and personal challenges. She has created career programs and resources that help her clients gain a sense of direction and hope, so they can go after their goals with confidence. Download her free ebook, Create a Career You Love, for career advice to discover your meaningful career path.
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