If You Want More Spice (And Less Boredom) In Your Career, Follow These Five Steps Below: 

1. Don’t Let Go Of Your Routine

Routine is good because you know what you are doing and when. Your routine gives you less to think about, which can reduce stress and feelings of being overwhelmed. If you had to think about everything little detail of your day and how to go about it, you probably wouldn’t function very well most of the time. Structure is good and you should keep it.

2. Don’t Allow Fear To Win  

We all know what would make our careers more interesting, we just choose sometimes not to follow what’s in our heart. Maybe you are afraid of looking bad in front of others. Or, failing. Or, succeeding. Whatever you are afraid of, know that you can work through it if you want to. Make a decision that if you are afraid, you will keep moving forward anyway. When you feel fear, remember your decision.

3. Update Your Routine

Because you have a good structure in place, you can begin to venture out. Ask yourself what aspects of your career do you enjoy? What aspects do you wish would go away? How can you do more of you what you like and less of what you dislike? If you were not worried about what may or may not happen next in your career, what would you do differently? Get your answers on paper. If you want to get up in the morning and exercise before your day begins, put that action into your calendar. If you want to update your skills, add a continuing education class onto your to-do list. If you want a new job, create time in your schedule for job searching. Why write these items down? So they get done.

4. Remember That New Habits Form Over Time

Making modifications in your career are not always easy in the beginning because you have to retrain your mind to think differently. This is why many experts say it takes thirty days to form a new habit. You are used to doing things in your career in a certain way, so it takes time to change. Be nice to yourself during the process. If you go back to your old ways, stop, congratulate yourself for your progress to date, and then get back on track.

5. Enjoy Your New Routine

When you have spice in your career, you are happier. You feel fulfilled. You have meaning and purpose. Your day to day may be the same, but what’s in your day is different.

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

1. What do you know, specifically, about the impact of your coaching on your clients?

2. What do they see in your coaching that they want more of in their lives?

3. How do you inspire your clients?

4. What is it about you that is special - that gives you the edge?

5. Where do you 'hold back' in your coaching?

6. What gets in the way when you coach?

7. Where's the 'edge' for you?

8. Who are the clients you love to work with?

9. Who are the clients that are attracted to you?

10. If you could do anything as a coach what would it be?

About the Author: This piece was written Sarah Newton, Professional Coach, who can be reached at sarah@professionallifecoaching.com