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February,  2005, Issue #70

YOUR CAREER IS MORE THAN A TO-DO LIST


 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
  1. Your Career Is More Than A To-Do List ?
  2. Seven Steps For Tackling Your To-Do List
  3. Coaches Corner-10 Things To Notice As A Coach
  4. Great Resources

I. YOUR CAREER IS MORE THAN A TO-DO LIST

Part I.

How many items do you have on your to-do list? Does it empower you to look at your list, or are you drained before you even start your day?

A to-do list can help you get organized and focused. But, ask yourself this: Are you controlling your to-do list or is your to-do controlling you?

If you are controlled by your to-do list, and your sanity depends on the number of items you check off your list, then it may no longer be a useful
tool anymore. Instead, it may be a source of stress and frustration, and it is probably standing in the way of you achieving what you want in your
career.

Career wise, this has been a very tough time for many of us. We are either trying to recover from the shock of being let go from careers we gave years
of loyal service to, or are screaming for help because we are overworked and overburdened with the amount of time and energy is takes to do the work of
the people who are no longer there.

We are busier than ever. It's not enough to have huge day-to-day responsibilities, but we also have our career dreams to contend with….

So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love!


4 WEEKS TO YOUR DREAM JOB!  

I have created a CAREER ESCAPE E-PROGRAM for those who want to escape from jobs they hate.  

The CAREER ESCAPE PROGRAM was created as of a result of my work with hundreds of clients, many who hated their jobs and felt they were trapped and could not do anything about it. The components in this program are the components I used to walk my clients through their escape. I have captured these steps for those who want to know what they did and how they can apply it to their situation.  

Well, there is good news. There are proven tools, strategies, and resources you can use to help you make a decision about what to do next. If you want to get out of your current job, my Career Escape Program can give you the tools to do so.

THE CAREER ESCAPE PROGRAM CAN BE FOUND AT: http://www.career-escape-program.com  


II. SEVEN STEPS FOR TACKLING YOUR TO-DO LIST

Part II.

So how do you get your dreams back? Follow these steps:

1. Recognize That You Are Already Accomplishing A Lot
 
You are probably accomplishing more than you give yourself credit for. If you are evaluating your career and taking steps towards moving forward, then
you are ahead of most people. Write down three things you have done in your career that you are proud of. Pretty amazing isn't it? Congratulate yourself
for your effort. Don't let a few unfinished items spoil all of your accomplishments.

2. Acknowledge That Your List Is Too Long

Satisfaction and fulfillment in your career occur when you are making a difference, not when you are checking items off a list. It's your experiences and interactions with people that you'll remember, not the items on a list you didn't take care of. Tell the truth; your to-do list is too long. Pretending that it isn't, or that you have it all handled will not shorten your list. You will feel much better when the truth is out in the open.

3. Prioritize & Plan

You can only do so many tasks at one time, so it makes sense to focus on what is really required. Every morning, write down your top three priorities. Be realistic. Doing this exercise will force to look at what's truly important vs. what you are telling yourself that you SHOULD get done. Make the time in your day to complete your priorities. Then, you can get to some of the other items only if there is time. Be careful. You can easily fall back into the trap of giving every item the same importance. You can beat a long to-do list, but only if you stand strong and stick to a system.

4. Delegate or Eliminate

After you have prioritized, what remaining items can be given to someone else or removed from your list entirely? This will be tricky. You will have to be creative and come up with good reasons why you are no longer the right person to perform these tasks. If you are working, will you be more productive at your job or save your company money if you eliminate some to-do's from your list? If you are searching for a job, will you be able to send out more resumes or go to additional networking meetings if your family takes over some of your household responsibilities? If you want to delegate some of the items from your list, tell your company or the people in your life what is in it for them if they help you out.

5. Take A Break

You cannot conquer your to-do list unless you are refreshed. Take breaks during the day. Spend some time reading, exercising, or catching up with a friend. Get your mind away from the list of what you have to do. Bring some fun into your day. You will be amazed at the shift in your perspective and ability to handle your list when you incorporate some of these simple practices.

6. Become The Solution

Do you expect to be able do it all? Why are you putting so much pressure on yourself? Yes, your career is important, but so is finding a solution. Instead of finding fault or blaming yourself for having some type of to-do list deficiency, come up with strategies to solve the problem. What processes can you implement to help things run smoother? Finding a solution will not only energize you, it will give you a sense of power and control over your list.

7. Get A Coach

No one should tackle career issues alone. And, shortening your to-do list may not be something that comes easily at first. Why not get a coach to help you? There are people out there who want to assist you. All you have to do is ask.

So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love!


III. COACHES CORNER-HELP YOUR CLIENTS UNDERSTAND THEIR GOALS

Since many of my subscribers are coaches, this section is for you. It contains tips and techniques to take your coaching practice to the next level. 

Are you coach you wants to grow their practice and knows that marketing is the missing ingredient?  

Visit: coaches.html

View my 4 step program that has been helping hundreds of coaches build profitable coaching practices. The program is based on my best selling book:
Four Steps To Building A Profitable Coaching Practice: A Complete Resource Guide For Business and Life Coaches.


THIS MONTH: 10 THINGS TO NOTICE AS A COACH

As coaches, we have a lot to do also. Below are some things to keep in mind as your grow your practice.

1. Notice how you are getting better and more effective with your clients.

2. Notice how your personal life is getting better, cleaner, simpler.

3. Notice the quality of clients entering your practice.

4. Notice the new skills you are learning and how quickly you can apply
them.

5. Notice the good you are doing for your clients.

6. Feel that you are making MORE of a difference than you'll ever know.

7. Notice how much easier it becomes to coach others.

8. Notice how much earlier you notice things your clients are doing.

9. Notice how your clients become to respond to you more quickly.

10. Notice how much you take for granted what you can do.

This article was written Thomas J. Leonard, deceased, and founder of the coaching profession. 


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