The Ultimate Steps to Create And Manage The Life & Career You Love!

We can live a full, complete life achieving our goals and realizing our wildest dreams.?

"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy."?--Dale Carnegie

How you ask me? By Taking Intentional Steps To Transform Your Life.??

INTENTIONALITY MEANS CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS THAT REQUIRES HIM/HER TO HAVE GOALS, DESIRES AND STANDARDS WITH SELECT BEHAVIOURS AND HABITS THAT HELP HIM/HER TO ATTAIN THAT GOAL.

WE ALL HAVE THE CAPACITY TO succeed, but are we willing to take that leap of faith?

Are we ready to trust in your skills and abilities to learn and transform into the person we have always dreamed of.

Most of us, use a very small portion of our minds, and therefore of have the notion that our capacity/our ability is limited. That’s all we can do or we've been told that since childhood, at work, at home!

Or you saw some attempt a task and excel at it, and you took a step back assuming you would fail without even trying to make an attempt.

Today we live "In the golden digital age of having the means to live the life we dream off -?creativity and time are the key commodities, learning how to learn is the key skill and the brain is the key organ". (Power up your Mind : Bill Lucas)

Now if we can learn faster and more effectively there's no doubt we will surely thrive.

Yes, you can succeed. If you're like most people, you've tried to change your life, and it has not worked. At least not very well. It's OK. You were still learning the right away.

We are strong and we wake up every day and look for infinite possibilities.

Look at the times you failed, I failed so many times too, but WOW I am proud of you and I am proud of myself for waking up the next day, patting our shoulders empathetically and attempting to make our lives better. Striving to be better than yesterday.

You ask me: What you need to do now?

What you need to do is "Create And Manage The Life & Career You Want & Love"

Create your own world:??

As you meet new people and gain new experiences your ‘Dream Career goals’ will change as you grow and evolve.??

You can create the world you want around the work you love doing - easier said than done right? But many successful people do it, even the ones who had no money at all started from 0 to millions. Be open to ‘whatever you love’ changing. One single role or job does not define you; the accumulation of your experience, your values, your passion, your kind heart, your ability to help, learn and grow - that defines you.??

We get caught up in the idea that we’re only as good as the role we’re in, or have done in the past.??That is not true at all. We are far more than our jobs - so keep this in mind when moving to a new role, or plotting out your next steps?

Find Your Why??

Start by learning the basics.

Before you start practicing intentionality, you need to learn a few things, and you will need to FIND YOUR WHY.

It’s critical to identify concretely what amazing success and reward looks like for you specifically, and then break that down into a vision - YOUR WHY that fits well with what you believe is possible. Attach it to your emotional need to fulfil your WHY.

Leading with WHY has a deeper, more emotional, and ultimately more influential value says Simon Sinek.?

Finding their WHY has led millions of individuals to rethink everything they do – in their personal lives, their careers and their organizations.?

Now Find Your Why shows you how to apply powerful insights that will help you find more inspiration at work & in your day to day life— and in turn inspire those around you.?

I believe feeling fulfilled and happy in our life is a right and not a privilege. You don't need permission from those around you or your family or friends. You only need to give yourself the permission to be. Be your amazing self that works towards achieving your goals systematically.

We are all entitled to wake up in the morning inspired to go to work, feel safe when we’re there and return home fulfilled at the end of the day.

Achieving that contentment starts with understanding exactly WHY we do what we do.?

“A man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder.” —Thomas Carlyle?

Set A Goal:??

Don't be restricted to opportunities that come your way, or that you might create for yourself.??Don't feel shy to ask for that promotion or that raise. You deserve it.

If you don’t know what you’re good at or enjoy, put yourself out there to find out, even when it feels difficult or you’re out of your comfort zone.??Ask your friends, colleagues and family members what they think you're good at and make a list, compare it to what you think your good at, you must arrive somewhere. If you are still struggling take the test at 16personalities.com and take it multiple times and it will give you an idea about your strengths and what you can be good at.

Create a growth plan with your current employer if you are currently employed: Tell them ‘I don't know how good I am at X, Y or Z, but I want to learn so I would like to assist Mr. Y on his project’. For example: A Project Manager may want to learn a new PMP software or build his or her people skills etc. A good employer will see you thrive and grow, and it’s in their interest to invest in your skills' development, if they don't you better start planning your next ideal job environment that will allow you to do that. This will help you not just in your current role but for future roles too.?

Construct a Continuous Professional Development Plan. It's a process by which individuals take control of their own learning and development by engaging in an on-going process of reflection and take action. It is empowering, exciting and stimulates you to achieve your aspirations and move towards your Dream Career.

It's a systematic way of helping you manage your development, and give your best to yourself. It is a targeted personal development plan and a record that is a diary/Journal of key experiences, learnings & results.

Develop & Practice Resilience:??

Practice Resilience with Intentionality : Transform your life to re-energize and reconnect to your daily living. Find a quiet place where you are not distracted easily and have an honest conversation with yourself about your life and ask yourself

??What do I have in my life that I want more of?

?What is something that I don’t have that I would like added to my life?

?What do I have or do that I would like to eliminate?

?What do I always dream about that I have not yet taken steps towards doing?

?What kind of person am I and what do I truly value in my life?

• What could I do to be different in my life?

Now that you have taken some time to think about your life, see if you can come up with some ideas as to how to transform your life, improve your motivation, feel more satisfaction and prevent burnout.

Step 1:? Think about your life differently?

For Step 2 and 3 - Click on this link in blue and make a copy of how to practice resilience.

Don’t be surprised, or disappointed if you don’t enjoy a role or job, or if you discover you’re not very good at it.??

We are not perfect at everything, but we can learn, and while it is a hard lesson to learn, it’s a rewarding one.?The trick is to address areas for development as soon as possible - and either work on improving them or move on to the next best thing you are good at or learn a new skill altogether. We are never too old to learn something, everyone was scared of the internet look at us now. Most people practically live on the internet. ?

Now an essential part of this learning is having a 'growth mindset'.

It’s OK not to know where you will be in 1 or 5 years’ time, but you must have a realistic view on where you’d like to be in the next 12-18 months is important.??

Resilience shows you how well you can deal with and bounce back from the difficulties of life. In the face of crisis or tragedy, finding a sense of purpose plays an important role in your recovery.??

This might mean becoming involved in your community, cultivating your spirituality, or participating in activities that are meaningful to you. Becoming more confident in your own abilities, including your ability to respond to and deal with a crisis, is a great way to build resilience for the future.?

Listen for negative comments in your head. When you hear them, practice immediately replacing them with positive ones, such as, "I can do this," "I'm a great friend/mother/partner," or “I believe I myself” or "I'm great at my job." Remind yourself of your strengths and accomplishments.?

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Share Your Expertise:??

Share your knowledge, interests and experience on Social Media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn or another online platforms. If you’ve not got a profile, get one!??keep it simple if you don't like to add too much information but it must be brief and concise and tell people what skills and responsibilties you are good at.

A desired life & career depends on being visible to target investors, prospective employers or customers in the industry you work in, or want to work in. This means showcasing with evidence that you’re good by highlighting your skills & passion while building meaningful relationships.?

Be proactive with an Intentionality Mindset:??Developing an intentionality mindset is easy if you promise yourself and make small changes one step at a time, one habit at a time in the way you’re currently think and act.

Some of the most amazing opportunities for your Dream Career will come through your own efforts.??

“Ask and you shall receive”

Opportunities don’t magically drop into your lap, reach out and connect with people, learn online, find a mentor or coach and take specific courses to help you on this journey, and re-skill yourself.

Believe in Your Abilities??

Be Honest to Yourself - honor your talents and abilities.

Fail, and then learn from that failure: Benjamin Franklin said: "We don't plan to fail, we fail to plan and then fail. ?By learning how to be more adaptable, you'll be better equipped to respond when faced with a life crisis.?

Personal and professional events in your life will make you take a step back, that's ok give yourself time to heal and re-energize.??

Everyone gets knocked down a good few times over time and it feels horrible. But there are the things or people that will supercharge you for the next step, the next opportunity, and the next piece.?Find it or them, what is your driving factor? What makes you want to wake up in the morning and succeed. Is it your daughter, your need to build a beautiful home for your family, is it your future self that keep criticizing you for not being the amazing person you are? Attach your drive to succeed to an emotional and sentimental goal/person. Find an accountability partner to help you through the process.

Positive thinking does not mean ignoring the problem in order to focus on positive outcomes. It means understanding that setbacks are temporary, and that you have the skills and abilities or will learn and bring your dreams to life by combating the challenges you face.?

Take Action?

Nurture Yourself by Living Now.?Remember this:?“Your Dream Life and Career can be whatever you imagine it to be”?

By taking care of your own needs, learning from every single opportunity, you can boost your overall health and resilience and be fully ready to face life's challenges.??

Experiment with different strategies and focus on developing a logical way to work through common problems. By practicing your problem-solving skills on a regular basis, you will be better prepared to cope when a serious challenge emerges.?

A fantastic collection of your life’s worth of experiences, insights, ideas, failures, triumphs. And it’s all for the taking.?

Simply waiting for a problem to go away on its own only delays the inevitable. You blaming yourself or fate or destiny or others around you. Instead, start working on resolving the issue immediately. While there may not be any fast or simple solution, you can take one step at a time by learning and growing every single day.?

“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the Now the primary focus of your life.” - Eckhart Tolle

?“We must do the things we want to do without causing harm or discomfort to the people, place and things around us. This creates a balance in your environment allows you to thrive wherever you are. Being considerate of oneself and other's is the key to success in any environment” - – Fatima Williams

About me:

I'm Fatima Williams and I am a Dream Career Coach helping people find or get to building the systems and tools for their Dream Careers. I worked in the HR and Recruitment industry for over 11 years. Most of the success in my career I owe to a lifelong of learning from people real life experiences and many of those whom I interact with on a day-to-day basis have taught me so many invaluable lessons. I KNOW without any doubt that mental toughness and knowing how to coach myself has become critical to my personal and professional growth over the past 15 years.

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