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7 Signs that you are stuck in a rut

Written by R. A. Stewart

Do you feel as though you are just going through the motions as far is everyday life is concerned? Do you have nagging thoughts in the back of your mind that you should do things differently to spice things up?

This kind of thinking is the “fresh start effect”, and this takes place at significant dates in our calendar. The New Year, Birthdays, and Anniversaries being the most popular days for the fresh start effect to to present.

Wanting things to be better for ourselves is a part of growing as a human being, as long as this is not an endless dissatisfaction with your life irrespective of your personal circumstances. If this is the case then you will end up hopping from one job to another, one relationship to another, and so forth.

At the other extreme, staying in your comfort zone can become like a prison where you have given yourself a life-sentence.

If on the other hand, you feel the itch to do something different, then these indicators may point in your direction that change is needed.

Here are some questions to check in with.

  1. Are you bored with your routines?
  2. Do you set the same goals every year?
  3. Are you excited about what the year brings or are you hoping that is passes without much disruption to your routine?
  4. Are you or have you learned anything new or met new people this year?
  5. Is there anything you do which requires courage?
  6. What has been the highlight of your year so far?
  7. Would you be happy if nothing at all changed this year?

Working in the same job for say five years is called five years of experience, but is it just one year’s experience repeated five times? If your entire life looks exactly the same as it did ten years ago are you comfortable with that?

This is not to say that you should change jobs just for the sake of it because the bills have to be paid. It is possible to stay in the same job for decades but be fulfilled in all other areas of your life and be satisfied with that. Having a fulfilled life outside of work makes going to work easier. It is something to talk about with your work colleagues.

Always remember, it’s your life, you don’t need anyone’s permission to question whether you are in the right job or career. You are allowed to be all that you are destined to be- or at least try to be, even if you don’t succeed. If you don’t step out of your comfort zone you will never know what might have been.

How to Love Your Job Even if You Don’t

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Making the right financial choices

Making the right financial choices

Written by R. A. Stewart

Think of your life as a jigsaw puzzle and your choices as parts of the jigsaw. You need to make the right choices which fit into your life. A choice which is right for one person may not necessarily be right for another. It is just a matter of discovering your “why” and setting goals.

It is no secret that people make choices which lead to poverty. Smoking, alcohol, drugs, hanging out with the wrong crowd, and frittering away their money are some of the main reasons why many people are poor. 

Lack of financial literacy is at the heart of all of this because someone who has set themselves money goals will become more motivated to give up their vices.

What are the right choices?

That all depends on your passions, skills and talents. 

What gets you up in the morning? What do you look forward to?

The things you have a passion for tend to be the same things you have a talent for. Skills can be developed but if you don’t have any aptitude for a particular then you are better off looking elsewhere for fulfilment.

When I was at school, the boys did woodwork class and the girls did cooking and sewing. I did not have any kind of aptitude for woodwork and was always at the bottom of the class. I think if I had been at the cookery class, I would have found my niche. Some of the girls may have thrived working with tools. As one teacher at high school told us a couple of years later when trying to persuade some guys to take up cooking lessons, “All of the best cooks in the world are men.”

The point being, that when setting money goals, one size does not necessarily fit all. 

What are the differences then?

People have different financial circumstances. Some are married, some are single, some are mature, some are young. It all depends on what your personal goals and your needs are.

Once you have worked out your goals it is just a matter of figuring out how to achieve them.

When deciding on where to invest your money, ask yourself, “What is the purpose of this investment?” Once you know the answer to that you will have a fairer idea of which type of investment suits your aims.

About this article

This article is of the writer’s opinion and may not be applicable to your own personal circumstances therefore discretion is advised. You are welcome to use this article as content for your blog/website or ebook.

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Entry-Level Job: 4 Must-Know Tips

Entry-Level Jobs 101: 4 Must-Know Tips

For most people, aiming for a higher position at once is the key to job search success. However, for some people who know that in order to succeed in the job market, they have to, literally, start from scratch. This means that people who want to grow positively in the working world; they have to learn the basics and fundamental principles of working, how it is to love the work most people do, and how to establish a good working relationship with his or her colleagues.

 

In order to enjoy all of these, one must submit himself or herself to an entry-level type of job. This refers to a job that requires minimal skills and expertise with no experience requirement needed. 

 

Because of its nature, entry-level jobs are characterized by low salary, require physical work, and sometimes need field work.

 

Most often than not, people who are into entry-level jobs have very low hourly rates and may or may not entail insurance. This would mean that any hospital expenses caused by accidents that happened while the worker is at work may or may not be compensated by the employer, meaning there is no guarantee or whatsoever.

 

What’s more, most entry-level jobs are on a part-time basis. Examples of entry-level jobs are receptionist, apprenticeship, those who are working in a fast food restaurant, customer service, cashiers, etc.

 

Contrary to popular belief, entry-level jobs should not be ignored.  What people do not realize is that entry-level jobs offer more than just low wages. These jobs are the foundation of all other positions available in the job market.

 

In most cases, people who start to work on higher positions right after they graduate from college are easily bored from their work. What is even worse, there is no room available for personal growth and career advancement.

 

Entry-level jobs are the stepping-stone to success in careers. So, for people who wish to grow and be promoted to a higher position, here are some tips that they can use:

 

  1. Workers who are in the entry-level position should show enthusiasm, efficiency, caring, and love for his work.

 

  1. They should master their skills and hone their craft.

 

  1. They should be an expert on customer service.

 

  1. They should know how to impress a customer who happens to be seeking an employee who knows optimum customer service.

 

These are just a few of the qualities that must be employed by an entry-level worker in order to advance to a higher position. And once he reaches the top, he knows that work is definitely something worth valuing for.

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