I believe part of my job is to be creative and innovative in my work. What happens when I get stuck, as I often do? Who do I have to talk to or what can I do that kick starts my creative juices? I’m writing about this as right now I feel stuck with what to write so I thought…write about being stuck!
It’s easy to get stuck without realizing you’re stuck. If you’ve been in this field for any length of time you can get comfortable doing things the same way you’ve done it for years or remain in your bubble without getting out into the real world. Every day I challenge my clients to get out of old patterns, consider new careers, go back to school or volunteer. In my mind I think it’s very realistic for them to take on new ideas, try new things or reach out and do something different. But more often than not, they don’t jump out of their comfort zone.
As I reflect on this, it’s no wonder that they don’t. It’s not something I’m comfortable with so why should it make sense and be easy for them. In this economy, stretching, trying new job search techniques is an absolute must for sob seekers. You and I MUST lead the way and push ourselves to sometimes be uncomfortable. It doesn’t automatically happen you have to make it happen! So what can you do? Here are some ideas and I’d love to hear yours:
• Take a class
• Try a new sport
• Go to a job fair even if you’re not looking for work
• Seek out a person you admire and introduce yourself
• Drive or take a new way to work
• Set up an Informational Interview with an employer
• Update YOUR resume
• Learn a new skill
Keep in mind that if you expect your clients to move out of their comfort zone, you have to be willing to do the same.
I believe part of my job is to be creative and innovative in my work. What happens when I get stuck, as I often do? Who do I have to talk to or what can I do that kick starts my creative juices? I’m writing about this as right now I feel stuck with what to write so I thought…write about being stuck!
It’s easy to get stuck without realizing you’re stuck. If you’ve been in this field for any length of time you can get comfortable doing things the same way you’ve done it for years or remain in your bubble without getting out into the real world. Every day I challenge my clients to get out of old patterns, consider new careers, go back to school or volunteer. In my mind I think it’s very realistic for them to take on new ideas, try new things or reach out and do something different. But more often than not, they don’t jump out of their comfort zone.
As I reflect on this, it’s no wonder that they don’t. It’s not something I’m comfortable with so why should it make sense and be easy for them. In this economy, stretching, trying new job search techniques is an absolute must for sob seekers. You and I MUST lead the way and push ourselves to sometimes be uncomfortable. It doesn’t automatically happen you have to make it happen! So what can you do? Here are some ideas and I’d love to hear yours:
- Take a class
- Try a new sport
- Go to a job fair even if you’re not looking for work
- Seek out a person you admire and introduce yourself
- Drive or take a new way to work
- Set up an Informational Interview with an employer
- Update YOUR resume
- Learn a new skill
Keep in mind that if you expect your clients to move out of their comfort zone, you have to be willing to do the same.
I know what you mean. I noticed that I needed to break some stagnation problems early this year and so I’ve just made sure I keep trying new things, mostly to keep my brain in learning and active mode.
The thing I find hardest has always been the physical things so I’ve taken beginners classes in pilates, kung-fu and aerobics and last week just started a beginners class in Scottish Dancing. What’s more, I’ve had a lot of fun along the way.