Nice Stuff
Maybe "Grown-up" isn't the Right Word
This may not have much to do with Career
Transitioning, but then again - maybe it does!
Fifteen Childhood Characteristics that Sometimes get lost is
Adults
1. Seek out things that are fun to do
2. Jump from one interest to another
3. Be curious, eager to try new things
4. Smile and laugh a lot
5. Experience and express emotions freely
6. Be creative and innovative
7. Be physically active
8. Keep constantly growing mentally and
physically
9. Risk often - don't be afraid to keep trying
something that you aren't initially good at, and don't be afraid to fail.
10. Rest when your body tells you to
11. Learn enthusiastically
12. Dream and imagine
13. Believe in the impossible
14. Don't worry about things
15. Be passionate
anon.
Top Ten Reasons to have a Career You Love
1. Work related functions occupy 50%-70% of your
waking hours (more for workaholics). Why not have those hours be at least as
great as the rest of your day?
2. When you are doing something you love that
fits who you are as a whole person, your true self shines through. You
literally glow!
3. It would be a shame to let your gifts and
talents go to waste. Everyone has natural gifts and talents. Take the time
to learn what your are and then find ways to share them with the world.
4. If you want to leave a legacy, why not create
a career in which to do it? It can be a great vehicle for leaving
something behind in the world.
5. People can and often do earn decent money
doing what they love (contrary to popular belief). You can too!
6. Having a fulfilling career means getting in
touch with what is really important to you. This is one step toward
self-actualization the highest level on Maslow's hierarchy.
7. When you are happy in one are of your life, it
has the potential to cross over and affect the others. Career is a good place to
start.
8. People who love their careers are able to live
more fully in the present rather than waiting for the day they get to retire.
9. Doing work you enjoy and utilizing your gifts
and talents is a form of self expression.
10. Because you can!
by Stacey Mayo
The Man Who Thinks He Can
If you think you are beater you are:
if you think you dare not, you don't,
if you like to win, but think you can't
it's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose you're lost,
for out in the world we find
success begins with a fellow's will:
it's all in the state of mind.
If you think you're outclasses, you are
you've got to think high to rise
you've got to be sure of yourself before
you can ever win a prize.
Life's battles don't always go
to the stronger or faster man
but soon or late the man who wins
is the man who thinks he can
by Walter D. Wintle
(Fiona's note: also applies to women!!
:) )
Always Create your Own Dreams and
Live Life to the Fullest
Dreams can come true if you take the time to
think about what you want in life.
Get to know yourself
Find out who you are
Choose your goals carefully
Be honest with yourself
Always believe in yourself
Find many interests and pursue them
Find out what is important to you
Don't be afraid to make mistakes
Work hard to achieve successes
When things are not going right - don't give up - just try harder
Give yourself the freedom to try new things
Laugh and have a good time
Open yourself up to love
Take part in the beauty of nature
Be appreciative of all that you have
Help those less fortunate than you
Work towards peace in the world
Live life to the fullest
Create your own dreams and follow them until they are a reality
by Susan Polis Schutz
