What do you do if your career path feels uncertain and overwhelming?

Reality Check. How do you feel when your alarm goes off? Annoyed? Stressed? Exhausted already? If yes - then your greater purpose or ikigai is not discovered. TAKE THE TIME to discover your purpose by answering these questions: What you are good at? What do you love? What can you be paid for? What the world needs? The intersection is your ikigai or purpose. If you have an activity like mentoring under the topics of what you love, world needs, and good at, but not paid for- take the time to really challenge that belief. For example, many of us work in corporations that we get paid to mentor people while delivering our core responsibility. Knowing your purpose in life changes the lens you see the world and your role in it.

This means you are ready for next big thing. It is time to unlearn and learn new skills. Spend the downtime with yourself and polish old skills and embrace new ways of doing thinks. Apply to new market after getting new skills and you will realize the downtime was necessary to pause and understand it is time to pivot to a greater role.

Longevity & a sustainable career comes from focusing on what you enjoy doing. I always said to my kids to choose the subjects you like, if you’re enjoying the learning of something that interests you, the chances of success are greater. Same in any career - what are you good at & what do you enjoy? Put your focus around these areas to explore & create opportunities ??

Feeling lost or overwhelmed about your career path is normal, but doesn't make it less anxiety-inducing. When caught in that swirl of self-doubt, it's vital to first ground yourself. Revisit your core values and what energizes you. Reflect on past accomplishments that filled you with purpose and pride. Use these realized strengths as an anchor for rediscovering your professional passion. Give yourself permission to explore and embrace curiosity. Read, listen to podcasts, follow thought leaders. Attend events or take a class. Don't be afraid to seek trusted guides - mentors, counselors, career coaches. An outside view provides objectivity and wisdom to reframe your situation.

Go where your passion is. Of course it is possible interest can change along the way. But definitely nothing to lose if you can explore the areas of interest. You can then decide whether to continue or pursue other more relevant niches.

Set big picture goals too. Not around the type of work you want to do or the salary you want, but about how you want to feel about work and finance. Have a vision of how you want your life to look and feel overall and work towards that. What’s really important to you? Earning as much as possible, having a big house, having an impressive job title, knowing you’re making a difference, time with family, lots of travel, feeling calm? How do you already have those things? What goals can you set that will make those things more real?

You should have some thoughts on where you want to be in 10 years time. Given this, you can break down the goals into smaller and more immediate ones.

After gaining clarity about your current situation, it's imperative to establish goals. Contemplate your short and long-term aspirations. Employ the SMART criteria—goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This structured approach ensures your objectives are attainable and provides a clear timeline for accomplishment. Keep in mind that goals may evolve over time, allowing for necessary adjustments as you progress on your journey.

SMART goals are a fabulous way to shape a career. If you are more of a visual person why not create a Vision Board. Clip out snips of images of things that represent how you want to work and what you want to do in your new career. It is a great piece of inspiration, and helps you visualise what you want and then set goals to work towards that.

Es importante establecer metas SMART+W. Las metas deben reflejar algo que amas - "NO pienses en una manzana roja ??" - Estoy seguro que lo hiciste, porque la mente no entiende negativos. Cuando fijamos metas, debemos hablar de lo que queremos alcanzar y no de lo que NO queremos. Es por esto, que SMART debe ser en "Positivo" "+". Todas las personas tomamos decisiones y acciones motivadas por algo. Cuando estas motivacaciones son conscientes y están alineadas al propósito, las acciones toman más relevancia y potencia. Es por esto, que las personas no sólo deben fijar un Objetivo Smart+, sino también deben responder al por qué queremos el objetivo SMART+W (Why)

Venturing into the expansive realm of career possibilities can feel overwhelming yet exhilarating. Delve into various industries, roles, and career trajectories that intrigue you. Research plays a pivotal role—immerse yourself in understanding the daily duties, requisite skills, and growth prospects within your areas of interest. Networking with professionals in these fields can furnish invaluable insider perspectives and potentially unveil unforeseen opportunities worth exploring further.

Join networking groups, help out in NGOs, go for internship during holidays, etc. Be proactive and find opportunities to understand the industries you are considering.

Explore options can be overwhelming. Consider breaking this down and exploring the pro's and con's of just four options to take the pressure off! 1) Same role type/same sector 2) New role type/same sector 3) Same role type/different sector 3) Different role type/different sector

When doubting your current career path, simply explore other job markets by attending a short workshop or even a networking event. This will allow you to dip your toe in and see if it's an environment you'd like to explore further, without a full commitment at the beginning.

For a start, leverage on free training resources that are available on youtube, portals, friends, etc. Also find out the key challenges in the industries and see if you have the interest to value add. If so, you will know what are skills you should be picking up.

Adquirir nuevas habilidades te brinda una serie de beneficios adicionales, como: Mayor confianza en ti mismo: A medida que dominas nuevas habilidades, te permitirá enfrentar nuevos desafíos con mayor seguridad. Mayor capacidad de resolución de problemas: Las nuevas habilidades te proporcionarán herramientas y estrategias para abordar problemas complejos de manera efectiva. Mayor adaptabilidad. Mayor potencial de ingresos: Las habilidades en demanda suelen estar asociadas con mayores oportunidades de ascenso y mejores salarios. Mayor satisfacción profesional: Sentirse competente y capaz de contribuir de manera significativa a tu trabajo puede aumentar significativamente tu satisfacción profesional.

In the early stages of a new career its important to try lots of different approaches and angles. That is how you learn what is right for you. Experiment, learn and go again. When you don't get immediate results, don't be disheartened. Tomorrow is another day and you don't know what is round the corner!

You create your own opportunities by saying yes to the things you feel will lead you further along your path of choice. If it’s uncomfortable, say so! When you’re with the right people, they’ll encourage & support you. Steer clear of those who poo poo your ideas & dreams x

El conocimiento o habilidades son inútiles si no tomas acción. Si algo no te gusta, cámbialo. No estamos hablando de "Intentar algo" sino de hacerlo, ?Toma acción masiva! Mide tus resultados, establece mejoras y continúa enfocado en lo que deseas. Ten en cuenta que lo importante no es alcanzar el objetivo, sino el sistema y estructuras de apoyo que logras crear para poder alcanzarlo, cuando esto es robusto inevitablemente los alcanzarás. Siempre recuerda que tomar acción, siempre será mejor a no hacerlo. Lo que no se mide, no se mejora.

100% reflect on how far you’ve come on the days you feel like giving up. This was me last week, feeling out of sorts & wondering what on earth I was thinking creating a business for myself! A good friend reminded me how much progress I’ve made. Every apparent failure is learning even when it feels like failing. You’re human, the dips in your own self belief are temporary xx

4 preguntas que debes hacerte a diario respecto a distitnas situaciones: p1. ?Es verdad el problema, barrera? ?es realmente verdad el obstáculo? ?Puedes saber absolutamente si es una verdad comprobada? ?es posible que lo estés malinterpretando? (y no un juicio). p2. ?Tienes toda la información posible y necesaria que te permita saber qué significa esa situación/obstáculo? p3. Qué ocurre cuando piensas en ese obstáculo? ?Cómo reaccionas? ?qué sientes cuando piensas en esto? ?qué haces? p4. Si este obstáculo no existiera, ?qué lograrías? ?quién podrías llegar a ser? ?qué sentirías? Opcional: p5. ?Alguien lo ha logrado antes? ?en qué/quién/quiénes te puedes apoyar si se presentan desafíos?

Having some mentor in your life can help you gaining trust and confidence in yourself. Helping you to stay strong in times where you don't get the feedback you might be looking for. Of where you are seeming to lose it because of the amount of new information or opportunities. I was lucky to have 2 mentors for about 3 years in times where I switched jobs and found my calling. Before that I had to open up for the opportunity to let someone in my life guiding and helping me. The first step was to open up and then I luckily had the motivation to stick to these two personalities. Let people in your life that help you through those times and that had been there before.

When your career path feels uncertain and overwhelming, taking a step back and evaluating your goals and priorities is essential. Reflect on what truly motivates and excites you professionally. Consider seeking guidance from mentors, career counselors, or trusted colleagues who can offer perspective and advice. Break your long-term goals into smaller, manageable steps, and focus on taking one step at a time. Embrace opportunities for learning and growth, whether through additional training, networking events, or exploring new industries. Remember that it's okay to pivot and adapt your career path as needed and that uncertainty can often lead to unexpected opportunities for growth and fulfillment.