A Chinese proverb states: The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago. The second best time is right now. This is also true of your career goals. No matter where you are in your journey, it’s always a good time to plan for the future. And a big part of that planning process is a reflection—because you can’t very well plan where you’re going without first thinking about where you’ve been.
How to Reflect—Best Practices
The key to successful reflection is knowing how to do it. And you can get the most from your time using these tips from a top provider of temp jobs in Atlanta:
Set Aside Time
Build it into your schedule, if you have to. Reflecting is important and time can quickly get away from you, so be sure not to push it off for other tasks.
Relax
The point of reflection is to simply think: about what you’ve done, what you need to do and what you want. It’s not for judging yourself or feeling like you’ve come up short. Remember—your own positive attitude is your best tool to achieve your goals.
Ask Yourself Key Questions
Consider asking yourself the following as you review your career goals:
- What did I accomplish? What were my successes?
- What could I do better in 2019? What regrets do I have?
- What did I enjoy? Should I do more of that?
- What lessons have I learned?
- What should I stop doing? What should I do more of?
- How far along am I with each goal?
- What are my next steps?
Tackle Only as Much as You Can
If the thought of an hour of reflection is overwhelming, start with just 10 minutes at a time. Over a few days, you’ll be able to think through your complete list of goals from 2018.
Ask for Help if you Need it
Maybe, as you review your goals, you’re not sure what to do next or what your options are. It never hurts to check in with others in your industry for help! You never know what ideas you may not be considering.
Is Your Goal to Get a New Job?
If you’d like to try something new in 2019, your recruiter can help you make plans for success. As part job coach, your recruiter is a perfect resource to help you meet your career goals.
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