How do you stay motivated to use self-assessment tools consistently?

Forge ahead with self-gauging compass. Establish lucid, feasible goals - beacons to navigate by. Clarity births commitment, rendering routine a scaffold, not a shackle. Realism births momentum; progress fuels persistence. In calibrated aims, motivation finds its lodestar.

In my experience career self assessment tools provide an opportunity to do a little navel gazing - what do I love, what am I good at, what am I good at but don’t enjoy, what would I need more training in but would love to do, our EAP Services developed in-house online career assessment provides that & I think it provides some excellent perspective.

Absolutely agree that assessments can have an emotional impact on our expectations. However, it is important to remind ourselves that they are a tool to help us gain awareness of the processes and habits we have developed over time. And by gaining that self awareness you have already made progress on your journey and your plan of action should include not only realistic goals but also “reality checks,” it is great to aim high but if midway that is adding stress, frustration or negative feelings than it is ok to adjust that goal.

Self-assessment is necessary to stay on track, just as a gps or map is necessary to get from Point A to Point B. It's as important to notice our responses to the assessment as to notice the results themselves. Assessments are naturally skewed whether formal (ie: DISC or personality rest) or informal (ie: checking in with yourself). Some of my best awareness comes in noticing my responses to what I perceive. If I am responding with a reaction of any sort, it shows me to look for what I'm avoiding or what I don't want to see. Then, that becomes the thing I focus on adjusting. This method of going a little deeper than the basic results or summary of my score helps me make real progress in ways that actually shift me as a person.

One thing I’ve found helpful is when in doubt, seek the guidance of an expert in the field. Research companies that leverage assessments to provide their clients viable candidates and see if they offer solutions for individuals as well.

I keep a self-reflection/growth file. Where I have copies of my assessments, goals, and actions I have taken. Depending on my goal timeline I will also have a re-assessment date. For me quarterly self reviews are a priority so goals are set in quarterly phases. Find what works for you.

I have found having an established “Personal Board of Directors,” in addition to my success and career coach has been instrumental in getting diverse feedback from different areas of my life. I like to believe that I align my personal and professional self and the varying perspectives allows me to gain trusted and valuable feedback in areas of focus.

Measuring your progress is connected with the goal set. The longer the journey, the wise and smart milestones need to be set. If happens that self assessment is outside the career, your personal project, and needs consistency, I love to hold accountability within the mastermind setting. check ins on progress with someone helps a lot!