#drdemartini

Interview Yourself

The quality of your life is based upon the questions you ask yourself. Think about what you’ve truly loved doing throughout your career and ask yourself what your ideal job would ultimately look like.

Expand your mind Take the time to read, research and study this area or areas of interest. Look for mentors and people in your desired profession or skill area to speak with.

Make a plan Once you have evaluated your options take the time to set out plan and give yourself permission to create your own business if that is what you wish. Know when you are ready for change While it sometimes takes a crisis for us to make a change in our lives, a good indication that you are no longer fulfilled is a lack of energy and enthusiasm on a daily basis. When the pain of desperation overrides the pain of action you’ll move into your new career.

Reinvent the role you have As an alternative to a completely new career path, it may pay to simply make a few changes to the role you currently have and/or look within the organization you are currently in to see where you feel you are able to serve best and serves you best.

See the solution You are never too old or too entrenched in any given profession to make a change. Focus on the experience that you’ve gained and the skills you have acquired rather than possible excuses for not moving forward.