Its time to move your butt if you want a better career!

Its time to move your butt if you want a better careerIts time to move your butt if you want a better careerSelf-Assessment Quiz True or FalseI wake up every morning with a stank face because I have to go to my job.While brushing my teeth, I am prone to think (or shout) I hate my job at my reflection.While stuck in traffic, I lean on my bus mates shoulder or bang my head on the steering wheel and wail, I need a new jobMy chest tightens up because I dont have a job, and I really need one.If you answered TRUE to any of the statements above, kudos for at least admitting to the universe that youre miserable. If your job is crappy, or non-existent, thats one thing. If you stay in that job, or stay jobless, thats on you. Its almost a new year, people, Lets MOVE IT Time to make good on a bad thing because this life of yours aint gonna change itselfKnowing you need to change your crappy job is elend enough. You need to know why, like really why, you cant stand walking in the building each d ay. If you feel stressed about sitting in an open cubicle next to Anita who smacks her gum and talks about her cats all day, maybe simply moving to another desk would solve your problems. However, if your job problem is something more serious like low salary, no ability to advance, not feeling challenged, or having zero work experience, ansicht things will take more doing to change. But they are still 100% doable.As with anything you undertake, you need a plan, honey. Last week, I asked you to bring your I CAN mindset with you. Did you do that? Great. Youre already moving in the right direction. Next, grab a journal (or you can use the back of one of those LATE PAYMENT envelopes if you really need motivation) and try these steps1. Pinpoint your job problem.Anita.Too few numbers on my paycheck.My boss rides my back like a Kentucky Derby jockey.Ive never had a real job before.2. Jot down real solutions. Remember, no solution is too far-fetchedTake Anita out to lunch and ask her to sha re less or get a dog because you at least like dogs.Buy a book on how to ask for a raise.Set a meeting up with your boss to find out her priorities for the year.Ask specific people for help with your career search.3. Now write out how and when youre going to move in the direction of making these possible solutions a reality for your New Fabulous Life I call this Goaling, as in setting, writing and implementing your goals. I also suggest vision boards. You might find that helpful. Or if you need a place to track all of your career goals, try my 2018 Is A Great Year for Eating Pink Elephants Vision Board Planner. Whatever you decide to do this week, meet me back here, same time, next week, and Ill share how you can be SMART about your goals.P.S. Tell Anita I said hiCheryl Grace is the sassy aunt, best friend, and ratgeber youve always needed in your life. The successful jet-setting, global corporate executive founded the aspirational lifestyle brand Powerful Penny LLC. Her products, w orkshops and speeches probe, inspire and empower to ensure those who really want to can get to their next level of best. Her blogs on careers, prosperity, relationships, family, looking and living fabulously, and living a five-star life can be found atwww.powerfulpenny.com.