Work. Work. Work. Work. Work. It’s something that we all have to do in some manner or capacity. Whether you’re in your perfect career or you’re new to the workforce, everyone is looking to find fulfilling careers or start successful businesses.

Wouldn’t we all just love to land the perfect job? The perfect career with the perfect boss and co-workers. While some of us may be living that dream, for most of us, it’s a figment of our imagination. 

Every now and then, it’s good to take a personal inventory of where you are in your career. No matter if you’re looking to apply for a new job, transitioning careers or wanting to climb the corporate ladder, it’s good to know how you can make the most out of your talents and opportunities. One of the ways you can analyze those talents and opportunities is by conducting a SWOT analysis. 

How are you spending your time? Just like money, time can be spent and because you can’t get it back you want to make sure that you are using it wisely. Have you ever heard of the Fringe Hours? These are the hours you have left outside of your daily schedule to focus on self-care and getting things done. 

Many of us cringe at the thought of peeling our eyelids open and prying ourselves out of bed, but this is the life of a self-starter. A self-starter is a person who capitalizes on every moment of her day. She wakes up with the intention of moving one step forward than the day before. 

Do you find yourself automatically scrolling through your Instagram as you start to work, or maybe pausing your writing to catch up on your latest Snaps? If so, then you may have a hard time staying focused.

At the core of us, we all have something that pushes us forward. It consists of what lights us up and gives us passion. It’s what’s known as our calling aka our purpose. Your purpose is the thing that you are called to do.

As we discussed in last week’s post, goal setting is a mental process that requires a powerful mindset shift. To effectively set goals it’s important to lay a strong mental foundation. The foundation of goal setting starts with the mind.

Are you finding that you are having a hard time focusing at your job or school? When you are being haunted by project deadlines, assignments, and meetings it can become difficult to remain disciplined when you are just simply wanting a break. If you're trying to keep your focus in a work or school environment, discipline is key.