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For a Thriving Career, Ask Yourself These Questions Considering how busy most of us are, it’s easy to slip into autopilot in our careers. But if you want to really thrive—both financially and emotionally—autopilot is the last place you want to be. To continue opening doors to opportunity and possibility, make a habit of asking yourself these twelve questions: What do I love about this job? Always start with this question, because the more you understand what energizes you, the more potential you have to incorporate that into your work. Think of your job as a learning laboratory to explore what lights you up. [See 14 Secrets to Career Change Success.] What do I dislike about this job? This question goes hand in hand with the question above, but here you’re trying to understand more about what you want to avoid. How can I accomplish my next goal? Get out of the habit of thinking that anything’s impossible to accomplish. What do I need to prioritize? What can I learn from this? Does any mundane work need my attention? Am I making any assumptions?
Choices - Careers in Social Work, Part 2 Choices Careers in Social Work, Part 2 Mental Health/Clinical Social Work Patricia develops hallucinations and eating and sleeping problems during her first semester in college. Many people at certain times in their lives need mental health services to get the most out of life. The social worker’s emphasis is on helping clients help themselves. Clinical social workers are found in a wide variety of settings and often work as part of a team of other professionals. All clinical social workers must have all MSW. The challenges of mental health practice and variety in clinical social work are legion, as are the satisfactions of helping people make positive changes in their lives. Related Areas Alcohol and other drug abuse treatment Individual and family psychotherapy and counseling Grief counseling Victim services Corrections Aging Child welfare Developmental disabilities Health care Group work Group therapy Employers Community Organization Some work directly with communities. Policy and Planning
Can’t Find a Dream Job? Create Your Own | zen habits Post written by Leo Babauta. I was once unemployed, and I know the debilitating depression and the feelings of frustration and helplessness that can come with that. I’ve been stuck in a job I hate, and I felt imprisoned, trapped doing work that bored me while following orders of others and helping them achieve their goals. Those times were … less than ideal. In fact, those were some of the worst periods in the story of my life. Luckily I rose above those traps, but I have to admit it wasn’t easy. I wanted to share that little secret with those of you who are having a hard time finding a job, or who feel trapped in a job you hate: Create your own dream job. Create your job! Your Big Idea You might already know this but if you haven’t given it much thought, start to consider: what do you truly love doing? If you have multiple answers, just choose one. This passion will become your dream job. This is how I did it. How to Find Funding You need a lot of money to get started, right? Get Good
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The Short but Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion | zen habits “The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.” - Arnold Toynbee Post written by Leo Babauta. Following your passion can be a tough thing. But figuring out what that passion is can be even more elusive. I’m lucky — I’ve found my passion, and I’m living it. And so, in this little guide, I’d like to help you get started figuring out what you’d love doing. This will be the thing that will get you motivated to get out of bed in the morning, to cry out, “I’m alive! This guide won’t be comprehensive, and it won’t find your passion for you. Here’s how. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I told you this wouldn’t be easy. But it’s all worth it — every second, every ounce of courage and effort. I hope you follow this guide and find success, because I wish on you nothing less than finding your true passion. “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” - Confucius On mnmlist: Learn to love less
48Days.NET 10 Things the HR Department Won't Tell You - Manage Your Life on Shine By Amanda Greene When JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater lashed out at a passenger and made a dramatic exit down the aircraft's emergency slide, people were left to wonder what put him over the edge. Sure, every job is stressful, but does being a flight attendant come with a unique share of annoyances? We talked to flight attendants around the world to learn what goes on behind the scenes, what pushes their buttons and what passengers can do to make their jobs easier. 10 Things Your Flight Attendant Won't Tell You 1. 2. 3. 4. Learn about 10 things your waiter wishes he could tell you. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. *Names have been changed. Original article appeared on WomansDay.com. Related Articles at WomansDay.com: 10 Awesome Airline Perks Smart Carry-On Luggage Packing Tips Airplane Etiquette for Parents