Where your focus goes, your energy flows...

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December 20,2021 at 2:18PM UTC

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Where your focus goes, your energy flows...

Where are you placing your focus right now in your career?

It can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day, especially if we feel overwhelmed or focused on short-term goals. But I want to hear how everyone is focusing on what they want to achieve their larger career goals — please share so we can cheer you on!

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Patricia ColeDecember 20,2021 at 4:11PM UTC
Great question. My focus right now is achieving balance. Whether that's possible? I don't really know, but I want to try.
What about you? Where are you placing your focus, Zoe?
AnonymousDecember 20,2021 at 7:42PM UTC
Love this, Patricia! How are you working on achieving balance right now — any tips to share?
I'm focusing on the big picture to help make the smaller decisions easier and more strategic!
AnonymousDecember 21,2021 at 5:33PM UTC
I'm going through a lull myself right now... I was at a high for a few days but now feel defeated, and I know it's a natural part of the process and I should allow myself to feel this way, but generally this means the next long phase is not being productive or focused in any way. I'm just pushing through at this point and keeping my mind on other things than negative self-talk!
AnonymousDecember 22,2021 at 6:29PM UTC
Love the honesty here and the redirection you're moving in!
AnonymousDecember 22,2021 at 1:41PM UTC
Balancing - recrafting a role that I've taken to the top of its abilities, so that I can grow (at the advisement of both my VP and director). While also taking a look at this hot job market. But most of all, really playing for me and what I really want next.
AnonymousDecember 22,2021 at 6:30PM UTC
Yes! Love that you have a core at the base of all of these actions. I find having a mantra to return to helps with all decisions, big and small.
Lelo BaleniDecember 23,2021 at 1:39PM UTC
I was so positive and on a high in the beginning of the year. This year hasn't been easy. When I released the year it's almost over I tried to focus on my career growth.
Long story short I'm defeated.
I'll have to see what next year drings
AnonymousDecember 23,2021 at 1:54PM UTC
Stay encouraged.
AnonymousDecember 23,2021 at 1:59PM UTC
For me, I still focus on the short-term goals so that I can stay focused and encouraged. My long-term goal is retirement in the next 10 years so in the meantime, I am looking at the shorter goals that will be an easy, efficient, and financially effective transition. I find that if I focus too much on long-term, I get overwhelmed and quickly feel defeated. Just like trying to lose weight. If I say I want to lose 20, I end up gaining 10 but if I say I want to lose 5, next thing I know 7 are off. My mind and energy works better in shorter term goals. High-fives to those with the long-term goals who are hustling to make it happen! Keep up the good work.