Tips for staying motivated during a career pivot

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#careertip - Motivation

The Pivot Post-it! 

I shared this tip with someone recently & it was super helpful to keep her motivated. Making a career pivot is often hard. And when you’re currently in a bad or boring work situation, it can make it even harder. So here is a mini-motivation step you can take right now that serves as an in-the-moment reminder of your goals! 

1. Set a date for your departure & write it on a Post-it. Aim for a date that is motivating to you but realistic so you don’t get discouraged (say, 3 months from today).

2. Write down 3-4 companies you want to pursue. It’s ok to put down the dream ones - this is to help keep you motivated!

3. Add other words or visuals of encouragement. This is for you - so if it helps to add things like ‘You go girl!’ or ‘You can handle whatever comes your way!’ or silly stickers, go for it!

4. Stick your Pivot Post-it to monitor or desk & look at it whenever you are bored, frustrated, or otherwise dissatisfied with your current work situation. You might be surprised by how a simple piece of paper can help you keep your energy directed towards your future goals, and not wasted on the situation you’ll be leaving soon.

Try it out and let me know how it worked! 

Another thing I’ve admitted to myself in working from home: it’s ok to admit that you’re only about 40-50% as productive as normal. Here’s some advice on how to recover: 

• The Guilt-Free Guide to Getting Back on Track After a Completely Unproductive Day

Still struggling to get motivated? It happens to all of us!

• One approach is to remind yourself why you were a great hire in the first place! How to Find Your Job Search Value Proposition