The ABC’s of Career Transition

A:  Accent that you are responsible for your career and your life

B:  Believe that change is possible and that you deserve to be happy.

C:  Clarify what you want in your career, and challenge yourself and choose to get those things.

D:  Dare to dream big, be determined through hard times; don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do: define that for yourself.

E:  Engage in activities that are congruent with your goals.

F:  Find your faith in what’s important; face your fears; focus on what you want; forget perfect.

G: Give yourself permission to try, without attaching yourself to the outcome, and remain grateful in all things.

H:  Hire a trained, certified career coach to help you achieve your career goals more quickly and easily, keep you motivated, accountable, and on track.

I:  Imagine yourself an Abundant Success. What does that look and feel like?

J:  Join the company of people who share your goals, your vision, and your best interests.

K:  Keep your eyes on the big picture and keep trying, learning, and moving forward.

L:  Live in the moment as if you had no future and no past; look for the silver lining in every situation.

M:  make decisions that are intentional.

N:  Notice when you feel stressed out. What are you believing that isn’t true?

O:  Organize yourself and your thoughts for Abundant Success.

P:  Plan your career on purpose and prepare to succeed.

Q:  Quit making excuses and do something.

R:  Realize that anything is possible; there are no mistakes—only learning opportunities.

S:  Stop whining and feeling sorry for yourself. Set SMART goals: goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, rewarding, and timely.

T:  Take time to do the most important things first.

U:  Understand how your thinking affects your career and your choices.

V:  Vent if you want, but don’t be a victim.

W:  Write your goals down on paper.

X:  X-ray your career options; examine what isn’t readily visible others; what do you see?

Y:   Yearn more, learn more, be more.

Z:  Zero in on careers that will fulfill you personally, professionally, and financially.