The author of an article in themuse.com lists out a few points that she would do if given with an opportunity to start her career all over again.
* The trajectory of one's career will be largely based on how the initial paycheques are spent.
While we will be tempted to spend in luxury, you might want to think about spending your money on knowledge instead.
It will not only give you the greatest return on investment, but also be the one thing that lasts over time.
* Prioritising your health isn’t just a one-time task. It actually has to take priority over everything you do. That means scheduling it into your calendar, making investments to buy the right food and exercise regularly, and even giving up other bad habits.
Health is the foundation that accelerates everything in your life, including your career.
Not taking caring of your health both physical and mental will lead to having less will power and discipline and thus leading to being less productive.
* How you manage your time is something only you can figure out—everyone works through their to-dos in different ways.
We can’t control how time passes, but we can maximise it to be, do, and achieve more.
How we spend our time ultimately determines how much we accomplish in our lifetime. While 30 minutes here or there getting sucked into Facebook or taking one too many coffee breaks doesn’t feel like much, it can start to add up in a bad way.
* When you treat every relationship as a lifelong relationship, you’ll be more giving, more patient, and more pleasant to be around.
You never know how even the most insignificant relationships will help you down the road.
To practice this daily, you need to focus on giving first without expecting anything in return. This might mean checking in with someone you met at a networking event via social media or over email every few months to see what’s new with them. Or, setting aside time in your calendar to regularly have lunch with team members.
* Many of the things we want in our lives will come to us as long as we give ourselves the permission to receive them. I’m sure there are things you have in your life today that five years ago you only dreamed about.
As unrealistic as it may sound, this level of thinking forces you to break past your current limitations and fears and ultimately approach your career with confidence, ambition, and a clear head.
Courtesy: www.themuse.com
