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1. Begin focusing on what you want instead of how much you want
to escape. When you find yourself talking or thinking about the
job ("And this is the latest horrible story...") stop in
mid-sentence and say, "What I want to have is..." And then probe
further: "I want a boss who treats me respectfully. That means
courteous speaking, respect for my need to get home on time..."
"I want to live in the country and drive to work easily..."
2. When you feel trapped, what image comes to mind? A river too
wide to cross? A forest? A thorny hedge? When you get
comfortable with the image, begin visualizing a change in the
obstacle. Imagine building a bridge across the river or finding
a path in the forest. Don't force the image or the change. When
you're ready it will come.
3. Think of developing skills, not serving time. Begin to build
skills on company time and money, consistent with company
guidelines and your own ethical principles. Take every course
that's offered. Think skills -- not job titles -- and focus on
skills that can be the foundation of your own business. Can you
learn HTML or PowerPoint? Can you use some evenings, weekends
and lunch hours to solicit some free lance gigs?
4. Focus on satisfactory, not superior. Show up on time and meet
deadlines, but forget about moving ahead. (If you have trouble
with this step, ask yourself if you really want to leave.) If
you have been targeted for a layoff, this step is especially
crucial. When "Nancy" knew she would be out of a job in six
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months, she asked me for suggestions. Since she wanted to stayRecently on C-SPAN, there were two gentlemen debating free trade one from the CATO Institute for free trade. Yet he failed to .....
in the same field, I suggested she begin networking within her
industry. "I can't!" she said. "My job takes all my time! I work
ten hours a day!" "Your job is finding a new job," I told her.
"You owe the company the minimum you need to earn your salary
and keep from getting fired. Your job hunt must come first." If
you plan to leave, you're firing yourself. The same rule
applies. But don't be surprised if you start to accomplish more
than ever and start to earn rewards and promotions.
5. Identify the conflict that underlies your wish to escape.
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qualities are mirrored in your own life -- or even in your mind.
If everyone around you seems dishonest, are you lying to
yourself? To others? After you resolve your own conflict, you
may find the workplace has changed or you have been catapulted
into a new, more satisfying life.
6. Put on your shield and armor when you enter your workplace.
Everyone should learn how to create a psychic shield. Imagine
that you are surrounded by an outer shell that is made of a
solid material -- so strong that nothing can get through to hurt
you. Some people prefer to imagine a protective golden light,
but I think the solid shield is stronger. Take two or three
minutes to put on your shield, every day, before you enter the
workplace.
7. Do one nice thing for yourself every day -- a splurge of time
or sensual taste buds. A special book, time with a friend or
special person, special food. Don't deaden your senses with
alcohol (although if you're a wine connoisseur, your special
wine can be a gift) or spend big bucks at the mall. Think
simple.
8. Find at least one thing in your life to appreciate: the
softness of your cat's fur, the winter sky,the spontaneous hug
from a friend. Appreciate as much as possible about your job:
the money, the view from the window, the new computer, your
friendly conversations with the guy down the hall. Savor the
experience. Appreciation is the engine that attracts good things
into your life.
9. Stay tuned to your intuition before deciding what to do next.
Meditate and listen to the world around you. The saying "frying
pan into the fire" is real. If your goals and desires do not
come from a secure place within yourself, you will find yourself
paying undue attention to those who say, "You'd better stay even
if you're miserable -- you'll look unstable," and those who say,
"Just quit! Get out of there! Just start your own business --
you won't starve." Sometimes the same "advisor" proposes both
ideas in the same week. If you're getting worn down by bad
advice or you want an objective sounding board, find a mentor,
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own intuition, not impose their views of what you should do now.
About the author:
Cathy Goodwin, MBA, PhD, is a writer, consultant and speaker,
who specializes in career transitions that increase personal
freedom. For her ebook on moving to career freedom, click on
http://www.movinglady.com/freedombook.html. For her free ezine,
email subscribe@movinglady.com. .