How to Create a Career Around your Desired Lifestyle
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Here at the-Coaching Blog-run by Gerard O’Donovan, our aim is to constantly bring value to those seeking to improve their lives. Therefore we have a policy of publishing articles and materials by guest authors whom we value and appreciate. Today’s guest author is Dominika Miernik (Italy).
What do you want to do when you grow up? – We often hear this question when we are young. But no one ever asks us what do you want your life to look like? I am more than sure that the answer will be very different. I think that few would opt in for a life in an office from 9 to 5 or be stuck in traffic while commuting to your day job.
I did not ask myself this question till 3 years ago when I came across a “Life First, Work Second Approach To Career Planning” © developed by Dr Valerie Young.
The formula says:
“Figure out what you want your life to look like first. Then come up with ways to generate income – hopefully, that you enjoy – that will allow you to have as much of the life you want.”
It was eye opening for me. I can create my career around my desired lifestyle! I strongly believe that we are living in times when we have this possibility to live the life you want and craft a career around your lifestyle.
If you are starting a new career path or thinking about changing your career, I invite you to ask yourself this question: What do I want my life to look like? You see this question is very simple, but some may find it quite challenging to answer.
Take some time to reflect, start writing down your life vision. Where do you see yourself? Where do you want to live? In which country, city? Maybe you want to live in different countries over the year? What time do you want to wake up? How do you imagine your day? How do you want to start your day or wind down after a day of work? Describe your dream life vision.
Once you have clarified your life vision start thinking about your career vision. How much money do you need to live the life you want? What is the minimum? At the beginning think about the minimum you need. Then you can grow your income. What do you love to do? What skills do you enjoy using? What were your passions in your childhood? What are people complimenting you about? What problems can you solve? What challenges did you overcome and now you can help others to do the same? How do you imagine your workspace? Maybe you want to create a portable career so you can work wherever you decided to live. Those are some questions which can help you to map out your new career vision.
Make sure there is a match between your life and career vision and you will enjoy your new adventure.
The most important part of career change process is taking action. When you have clarified your life and career vision. elaborate your action plan. When do you want to enjoy your new life? What is your action plan? Brainstorm and write down all the steps you will take to achieve what you want. You can make daily, weekly, monthly or 90 day plans. What do you prefer?
Think also about what kind of support you need on your journey? What can you improve? What skills can you learn or improve? Maybe you can interview someone who is doing what you want to do. What obstacles you may face and how are you going to overcome them? Take small steps every day, document your progress and celebrate small achievements. Have fun while changing your life and career.
Career transformation is not easy and sometimes you will feel unmotivated or think about giving up. How are you going to raise your motivation up? Always keep your vision in mind. Think about your new life and career. Remember that not everyone will understand your decision and that’s fine, maybe those people are scared of taking the leap or they want to protect you from failing. You can create a support group of people who are changing career path like you so you can lift up each other.
Go and start your career change today. Create your life and career vision, map out your action plan. What simple step you can take today?
About Dominika Miernik
Dominika Miernik is a Career Coach & Business Idea Generator for women. She has lived in Manchester, London, Milan and Rome, and she now helps expat women to pursue their true passions as they adapt to the living in a new country. In 2015 she was named the best International Coach by The Coaching Academy.
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