Sometimes we look towards the future and a radical change is what we want. To shake things up, we look for and explore the latest trends in the hope that the answer lies there. New things always grab our attention and now more than ever new products are being launched and marketing is constantly re-inventing itself. In a very busy world and a highly competitive industry, that can be what it takes to get noticed and stand out, but regarding our career it can be of benefit to re-visit why we chose it in the first place?
Remind ourselves of the times when we looked forward to what we are maybe doing right now or some version of what we are doing now. What once excited you, motivated you and pushed you to get to where you are now? By pausing for a moment and putting time aside to reflect on the past, we can gather clues and have a clearer understanding about our personality traits and what we find enjoyable. I meet many people who can often be so caught up about achieving their future goals that they fail to stop and reflect on what they have achieved so far. Its important to celebrate these moments and enjoy the process along the way. This is quite valuable for how we advance our career, as we become clearer about what motivates and excites us. We don’t always have to constantly re-invent ourselves. To be successful in your career, find out what you are good at, identify your skills, personality and strengths and spend time on developing these key areas.
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