Months ago I discovered I had "lost my way" - I had spent so much time, energy, and focus on my job - that I neglected me. I made the mistake of pouring myself into my job and it defined me.
The job spiraled out of control. Lots of things contributed to this -- no solid infrastructure in place to handle new national accounts, lack of sufficient resource with skills to onboard accounts, new channels to integrate and learn, focus on growth and winning, and not enough band width to handle everything.
I did have a very supportive boss and mentor and I did have some talented team members -- but it wasn't enough. In the end, I was miserable and working way too much.
All that taught me was, I needed help. I needed time to rediscover me and put new focus to my life.
I started self reflection (which is ongoing). I came upon an article by Susan M. Healthfield, http://humanresources.about.com/od/success/a/personal_vision.htm. In this article she writes, "Your personal vision statement guides your life. ... provides direction necessary to guide the course of your days and the choices you make about your career. ... is the light shining in the darkness toward which you turn to find your way." Well, if anything -- I needed a personal vision statement.
Further down in the article, according to Brian Tracy, you generally accomplish your written goals, dreams, plans, and vision. Writing them down lends power and commitment.
I'm ready to accomplish mine -- as soon as I publish it. Stayed tuned!
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