So you think you have the job from hell? You despise the commute, your boss, your co-workers and even what you do. Now you're wondering what do you want? You've basically rejected your present reality but the freedom to choose has you paralyzed. What are you going to do for a job? for work? that not only satisfies but also energizes and challenges you? If you have multiple avenues that you enjoy or are interested in, then do this little exercise to help narrow your focus. Ask yourself these 7 questions, record the answers and I guarantee you will have a clear idea about which direction to take.

    What does your dream job look like? If you dislike your present job, paint a picture that is a complete opposite to what you're doing now.
    Which career choice most excites you? What do you see yourself doing that most energizes you? Any career choice will have challenges. But if you are excited about it you are more likely to put up with the obstacles you'll confront.
    Which feels right to you? Which career choice honors your unique gifts, talents, interests, skills and passions?

    Which choice are you willing to fight for? If someone told you, you are banned from consulting with non-profit bakeries will that cause your blood to boil? Whatever your career decisions, choose something you are willing to stand up for. Something you are strongly passionate about.

    Which career choice fits the image of the life you'll like to have? When some consider, life-work balance priorities are often reversed. The best way to achieve life-work balance is by choosing a career path that allows you to enjoy your life and the things that matter to you.

    If you lived in a perfect world where failure wasn't in the dictionary, which career choice would you choose? Sometimes we sabotage our ability to succeed by assuming we'll fail at something before we even start. Nothing is worse than getting a great idea and disregarding it before it has an opportunity to be embedded in your imagination.

    Do you believe in your power to make a quality decision? Faith and confidence in your ability to be successful is as important as having all the other tools like skills and education. But John Maxwell said it best when he said, "Talent is never enough". One of the many predictors of success includes one's ability to believe in yourself and your ability to succeed.

Well, what is it? What are you going to do?

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