Reinvent Yourself NOW!

Welcome to my Career Satisfaction Blog

Yes, a warm welcome to my blog. I was so excited about becoming a blogger that I neglected to share with you my vision for the Reinvent Yourself NOW blog.

I invite you to partner with me, your virtual mentor, to begin the process to create your career/life path with "heart." This is my wish and passion. I will share-from my heart to yours-the tips, tricks, and laser questions based on my 30 years experience as a career/life transition expert.

Start by answering the question in the previous blog "Does Your Path have Heart? . . . or Heartburn?" Is the answer yes, no, or a little of both? Then, off the top of your head, brainstorming : list the parts of your job that have heart and what gives you heartburn. And if you are between careers (notice I did not say unemployed), answer the question based on your last job.

if you are looking for more meaning and satisfaction in your work, I welcome your feedback Just click on the Comments right after this post.

Let's have fun in the process.

Does Your Career Path Have Heart? . . .or Heartburn?

If the answer is yes, stay on the path. If the answer is no, get off the path as soon as possible. The tragedy is that by the time most people ask this question, the path is already killing them.      

Carlos Castenada. The Teachings of Don Juan

Don't wait until you're downsized and in the middle of trauma - the worst possible time to think clearly - to ask this crucial question.

Ask it now while you can take the time to pack your chute on your terms.

Tips to Survive Downsizing

DO NOT...

1.    DO NOT blame yourself. It's not your Fault.

2.    DO NOT epeat the "If only I had" along with the "could of, should of" refrain unless you want to make yourself miserable.                           

3    DO NOT stuff feeling rotten.

4.  DO NOT igmore what you learned on and loved about this job.

DO...                                                                       Accept Help Graciously

1.   DO acknowledge there is nothing wrong with you or reason for shame.

2.   DO talk to yourself like a loving parent. Say what you would love to hear. You did the best you could even if you did not see or act on the coming downsizing.

3.   DO feel the roller coaster of emotions -- mad, sad, scared and glad -- that can surface all in the same hour. This is a normal reaction to the trauma of loss. So is feeling none of the above.

4.   D0 take the time to grieve a real loss -- of a job, a dream and a lifestyle.

5.   DO talk repeatedly to someone you trust about the trauma.

6.  DO make a list of things to avoid AND keep from the job you lost. Focus on the tasks, skills and environments that bring out or undo your personal best.

7.   Above all, DO be gentle with yourself and find small, creative and inexpensive ways to nurture yourself. Yes, yes, DO HAVE FUN!