As the New Year starts many of us set fresh goals we want to accomplish. We dream about a different job, life, or way of doing things. Dreaming is important. But around mid-February we realize our old attitudes, patterns and ways of thinking have followed us into the New Year and are affecting our new goals and dreams. Don’t give up your ambitions, but do get help addressing those unhealthy behavioral patterns and thoughts.
What if I’m stuck in this job for the rest of my working days? Work is a very real concern for many people. Here are a few ideas to help you tackle the thoughts that make you feel hopeless, stuck and defeated.
- Set aside time to look and apply for other jobs. Forward momentum helps us get unstuck.
- Get help creating a good resume, and learn the new buzzwords to apply online. Asking for help addresses the isolation brought on by pride.
- Decide if you need to learn a new skill or take a class to give you additional marketable skills. Invest in yourself and the future; you don’t know what may come of it.
- Remember as a Christian you are not limited to your own efforts. You have a God who has no limitations and cares about your struggle. Bring your desire to Him in prayer regularly and ask for Him to work.
- Ask someone for feedback about your attitude and what comes across. Hopelessness has a way of “leaking out” in conversation and actions.
Learn how to stop the endless loop of a worrying thought; learn how to speak to the negative conversation that plays in your head; learn how to set boundaries that will allow you the time and energy to put towards your goal. These are just a few of the things I can address in counseling.
Don’t stay stuck for another year. Invest in yourself and make changes today that will help you in the rest of your life. Call me today if you need help taking those steps.