CHANGING A CAREER GOAL

CHANGING A CAREER GOAL

·         If you've been obsessing for years over a specific career goal without any success, it may be time to move on. 

·         Here are some reasons that you should consider giving up: 

1. It's making you sick 

·         Obsessing over long-term goals may be harmful to your health, as it is linked to lower levels of CRP, a protein that indicates inflammation in the body, which is linked to problems like diabetes and heart disease. 

·         Giving up on impossible goals is also linked to lower levels of depression and stress symptoms. 

2. The goals aren't realistic

·         You should think critically about whether you're making progress, and what it is that you expect to achieve with this goal.

·         If your plan is very specific, move to a new dream if it looks like you won't reach the destination.

·         However, if you're in it for the experience, there's no need to abandon your dream all together. 

·         If it's only the destination that matters, swap it out if it's not performing.

·         If it's a dream where the joy comes from the journey, keeping it means keeping joy in your life.

·         Consider making your goals broader and give yourself room to adapt. 

3. It's no longer right for you 

·         It's difficult to let go of something that you've put a lot of time and effort into, but you need to be flexible enough to realize when something is no longer worth it. 

·         Sometimes people may doggedly pursue a career path because that's what they studied in college or because they're too scared to start over.

·         But by doing this, you're restricting yourself from other experiences that could be more in line with your desires. 

·         Be willing to let your dreams change and not feel guilty or that you’ve failed.

·         Sometimes, you have to let go of old dreams to let the new ones in.

·         That’s not 'giving up.' It’s growing up."

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