Should I stay or should I go? (Part 5 - END)

To recap what we've accomplished this month:

• Step 1 - Listed gripes / frustrations
• Step 2 - Listed what we like about our job
• Step 3 - Expanded on our gripes: what is it that bugs us?
• Step 4 - Expanded on our 'likes': what it is that we appreciate?
• Step 5 - Dig deeper on gripes - what is at the core?
• Step 6 - Fixes - what can we do to eliminate/reduce these core concerns?
• Step 7 - Write out and start to implement an action plan to improve our quality of life at work
• Step 8 - now that you've done a lot of venting, digging, appreciating what is good, how are you feeling about your work? What have you discovered?

It's common to realize that there's really a lot more 'good' than 'bad' and that the job fit is be better than we thought. Often it's 'what's between our ears' that is giving us the biggest problem. This is terrific news! Why? Because we have full control over, and can change how we perceive, respond and engage at work. This is not to say that it's easy to change our habits and self-talk, nevertheless, it can be done.

So what are the next steps?

1. Decide - do you want to stay, do you want to look for a new job, or do a little more reflection? (You can weigh each area on the 'likes' and 'gripes' and rate its importance to see how the two sides compare.)

2. As a result of this work, what do you want to take action on? Do you need support on moving forward on your action plan? (Of course working with a coach can be helpful here!)

Remember we tend to get what we focus on. Are you focusing on what you want more of?

~Gwyneth Anne~