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]]>We’re going to start this off by noting that you need to have a specific kind of personality to benefit from this hack. You need to be the kind that thrives under pressure. But don’t let that scare you, because this pressure is the kind that you give yourself—and it’s super rewarding.
If you’ve got a project to do, give yourself a time-oriented goal. Make sure the goal is within reach, and that you can realistically get it done within that time frame. At the same time, make sure that this goal isn’t “too easy”—because if it is, you’ll find yourself slacking, and that’s the last thing you want.
If you get this balance right, you’ll be working hard enough to achieve this goal, and find enough focus to achieve. Because at the end of the day, this is all about focus—and having a time-oriented goal is the best way to harness it.
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]]>You may be more likely to get something done if you schedule it for a time of the day that makes sense for you. Each activity has a certain sweet spot that works best for you and your goal should be to figure out what that is. Certain projects may spark a certain energy when you do it at 6 a.m. while others are only best done at night.
The trick, however, isn’t just figuring out what your sweet spot is for a certain task. It’s actually putting it into practice. This can be easier said than done if you’re trying to balance a handful of other tasks and responsibilities. But if you appreciate how much it can improve your work performance, we suggest you figure out a way to balance out those things in a way that works for everyone involved.
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]]>Sure, a big part of it is skill-based. Changing career paths means you may have to learn a new skill, and that’s not always easy. It means you’ll be required to put in hours and hours of learning the ins and outs of a new craft. But the hardest thing about it isn’t the work itself. Work is hard, but when you’re happy with what you’re doing, it doesn’t feel like work.
What you’re really fighting with is imposter syndrome. Everyone has it to a certain extent, but especially when switching to a new career, you’ll have a voice that tries to convince you that you don’t have what it takes to succeed in this new field. All you have to do is remind yourself why you’re making this career change, and this voice will slowly fade away. Because ultimately, you can accomplish any task as long as you’re motivated enough mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
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]]>The reason changing careers late in your life is scary is because the older you are, the less comfortable you feel starting something from scratch. You start to feel the stifling pressure of time, and depending on your various responsibilities (such as family obligations), you may feel like this is too big of a risk to take at this point in your life.
But as they say, “no risk, no reward.” Things might seem risky right now, but there’s a reason you’re thinking about doing this. Whether it’s related to interest, money, flexibility, or autonomy—there are benefits that can arise from taking this risk down the line. As NHL great Wayne Gretzky one said, “You miss all of the shots you don’t take.”
It’s also important to note that although it seems like you’re starting from scratch, you have a completely different mindset now. You can’t compare your rookie status for your new career to the way you were when you started your old one because you were a different person back then.
Be confident that you’ve grown since then and trust your judgment. If it seems like a promising idea and all signs are pointing towards it, it may be a good opportunity to try it out!
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]]>The post The Power of Time-Oriented Goals appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>We’re going to start this off by noting that you need to have a specific kind of personality to benefit from this hack. You need to be the kind that thrives under pressure. But don’t let that scare you, because this pressure is the kind that you give yourself—and it’s super rewarding.
If you’ve got a project to do, give yourself a time-oriented goal. Make sure the goal is within reach, and that you can realistically get it done within that time frame. At the same time, make sure that this goal isn’t “too easy”—because if it is, you’ll find yourself slacking, and that’s the last thing you want.
If you get this balance right, you’ll be working hard enough to achieve this goal, and find enough focus to achieve. Because at the end of the day, this is all about focus—and having a time-oriented goal is the best way to harness it.
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]]>The post This Trick Will Optimize Your Work Performance appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>You may be more likely to get something done if you schedule it for a time of the day that makes sense for you. Each activity has a certain sweet spot that works best for you and your goal should be to figure out what that is. Certain projects may spark a certain energy when you do it at 6 a.m. while others are only best done at night.
The trick, however, isn’t just figuring out what your sweet spot is for a certain task. It’s actually putting it into practice. This can be easier said than done if you’re trying to balance a handful of other tasks and responsibilities. But if you appreciate how much it can improve your work performance, we suggest you figure out a way to balance out those things in a way that works for everyone involved.
The post This Trick Will Optimize Your Work Performance appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>The post Making a Career Shift is More Psychological Than Anything appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>Sure, a big part of it is skill-based. Changing career paths means you may have to learn a new skill, and that’s not always easy. It means you’ll be required to put in hours and hours of learning the ins and outs of a new craft. But the hardest thing about it isn’t the work itself. Work is hard, but when you’re happy with what you’re doing, it doesn’t feel like work.
What you’re really fighting with is imposter syndrome. Everyone has it to a certain extent, but especially when switching to a new career, you’ll have a voice that tries to convince you that you don’t have what it takes to succeed in this new field. All you have to do is remind yourself why you’re making this career change, and this voice will slowly fade away. Because ultimately, you can accomplish any task as long as you’re motivated enough mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
The post Making a Career Shift is More Psychological Than Anything appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>The post Changing Career Paths Can Be Scary—But Also Rewarding appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>The reason changing careers late in your life is scary is because the older you are, the less comfortable you feel starting something from scratch. You start to feel the stifling pressure of time, and depending on your various responsibilities (such as family obligations), you may feel like this is too big of a risk to take at this point in your life.
But as they say, “no risk, no reward.” Things might seem risky right now, but there’s a reason you’re thinking about doing this. Whether it’s related to interest, money, flexibility, or autonomy—there are benefits that can arise from taking this risk down the line. As NHL great Wayne Gretzky one said, “You miss all of the shots you don’t take.”
It’s also important to note that although it seems like you’re starting from scratch, you have a completely different mindset now. You can’t compare your rookie status for your new career to the way you were when you started your old one because you were a different person back then.
Be confident that you’ve grown since then and trust your judgment. If it seems like a promising idea and all signs are pointing towards it, it may be a good opportunity to try it out!
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