A Candy Floss Mind
- Create your own certainty
Yup we all know we are in challenging times, unless you've
been living in mmmm well actually no-where is exempt. It
is a very very good time to have a plan. Being clear about
where you're headed, clear goals, getting to grips with your
situation in every way and planning for this year, the next
and for 3 years time. Having what I call a "Candy Floss Mind" just
won't cut it. A mind that is a bit fuzzy, actions that don't
really happen, and a she'll be right attitude. This is not
a time to coast or think I'll be just fine - it is time for
a game plan no matter what your situation. A Candy Floss
mind, will certainly keep you safe, but possibly stuck and
in a powerless place. Getting a plan in place now will ensure
you manage the bumps that may occur in your career and life
in this uncertain time. So in a nutshell create your own
certainty.
To do this some reflection and research is needed:
Career - What are the risks with my job?
What can I do to reduce that risk? If necessary plan an out.
Start reviewing your skills and strengths and next steps.
Try and obtain clarity about your career direction. Create
a Plan B. If your area of expertise is hard to find a job
in, explore a different area that may be of interest to you.
What might you need to do to up skill in this area? Or is
it about networking and adapting your CV? Find out the areas/roles
that will be in short supply in the future and maybe retrain.
Financial - If I have debt, how
can I reduce it? Do I have a budget? Plan and live within
your income and outgoings.
Life and Love - What can
you focus on that will bring joy to your life? What's fundamentally
important to you to spend time doing or who is it you really
want to spend time with? How can I be kind to myself and
to others?
What you do now will create how you
live and who you are in the future.
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