To get yourself out of professional rut, you may need the gentle push to change. This is something that inspires you to start doing things differently. Without the push, you may be tempted to delay making changes and ultimately find yourself stuck in your status quo.
In today’s business world, your ability to respond to challenges is likely tied to your success. Putting things off to another day is no longer an option. Consider these ways to give yourself the gentle push to change:
The Nightmare Scenario
Do you remember the TV show, Hoarders, which presented extreme snapshots of people who were unable to throw anything away? Seeing their struggles was sometimes enough to make you want to tidy up your own home.
Often, the worst case scenario is what we need to make a change. Whatever your problem, seek out examples of when things went really wrong, as a way to motivate you to action in your own situation.
For some, it’s like when you have a close friend experience a life-threatening medical problem and suddenly you decide to make your health a priority.
Best Case Scenario
Take some time to consider those who have become very successful. Beyond the headlines, consider what they’ve done to reach their achievements.
There is a certain power to saying, “If this person can do it, then so can I.” Think about how could you follow in their footsteps. Excellence can inspire.
Just make sure some of your examples are accessible to your life experiences. While you can learn a lot from a billionaire, a successful local business person might be a better target.
The Do Nothing Scenario
For some, the gentle push to change is about realizing your current situation can’t stay the same, even if making changes will be a little painful or uncomfortable. It’s like that moment, when you look at yourself in the mirror and decide you’ve to got make good on your promise to lose more weight.
You’re in a place where you hate your current situation, more than you dislike having to make a change. Sometimes negative motivation can be very powerful, if you feel stuck in a state of procrastination.
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