My new job is quite challenging.\u00a0 No, not a REAL new job – don’t get excited – but “your job now is to FIND a job.”\u00a0 It’s surprising the number of things that I have to figure out all over again.<\/p>\n
Simple things like:\u00a0 What time should I get up in the morning?\u00a0 In this case, I decided to continue the general pattern I’ve had for several years – most days up at 7:10, unless I have an earlier meeting.<\/p>\n
It’s not particularly important, I suppose, except that it puts me in the mindset that I’m going to work.\u00a0 If I get up at 8:00, then I’m in “weekend mode,” being lazy and ignoring work.<\/p>\n
So how does this relate to those of you who are lucky enough to have a job right now?\u00a0 Here’s the thought:\u00a0 Pay attention to how you’re thinking about your job<\/em>.<\/p>\n There’s a lot of things you might be taking into your work…<\/p>\n “Boy, I really hate going to work every day.”<\/em> In this case, you’re going to approach everything with negativity.\u00a0 Every person you talk with will get the sense that you don’t enjoy their company.<\/p>\n “I’m determined to do something important today.”<\/em> This determination will get you kick-started, especially if you have something which keeps your important goal visible until it’s done.\u00a0 That’s the magic behind goals and daily tasks, by the way – they help you to reinforce whatever determination and focus you’re able to build up.<\/p>\n “I’m afraid my job is going to go away.”<\/em> Knowing a lot<\/span> of people who are stuck in this mindset, I see that it makes them very conservative, which in itself can increase the likelihood of job loss.\u00a0 And your sense of self-worth diminishes, which reduces your resilience in the face of the unexpected.<\/p>\n