November/December, 2022  

Using Reflection for Career Success

Kay Fittes, December, 2022

“Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.”  Author Barbara De Angelis.

You may find that you are always the last on your list and you consistently have far too much to do!  You need to create a presentation for the board on Tuesday; your son has a basketball game tonight you want to attend; you realized this morning you are down to your last pair of panties; and your parents are coming for dinner Tuesday night AND it is only Monday morning.  Now you are telling me, Kay, I need to pause to self-reflect!  What kind of world are you living in?  The world where you take care of your needs and your career. [Read More]

Kay’s Consulting Corner

Each month in this section, Kay offers actionable career consulting tips.

Self-Reflection 101

1. Scheduling.  If you do not put time for self-reflection on your calendar it likely will not happen!  When do you plan your week?  Let’s say every Sunday evening you get important items on your calendar for the next week, add self-reflection time, too.  15 minutes will get you started.  Just think, after a month you will have invested a full HOUR of protected, insightful, and profound thought about your career!  Is that an hour more than you did in all of last year?  Don’t assume 15 minutes is inconsequential.  15 minutes can ignite dramatic change.
   
   
2. Chronicle.  Get it down!  Often, people view reflection only as time for thought.  Capturing those thoughts are key.  Keeping a journal of your musings and answers is key.  Remember it does not have to be a written journal, it might be an audio journey.  Hey, if you are a kinesthetic learner or artistic, perhaps even a picture journal or drawing journal could work for you.  Whatever works for you is the direction that will keep you motivated.
   
   
3. Capturing.  From your journal, clear steps will emerge.  No change takes place until you act.  Perhaps you asked the question, “Who do I need to get in my corner now?”  You know exactly who that is.  Now what?  Time to send her an email asking for a time to talk over coffee.  Nervous?  Uncomfortable?  Scared?  Do it anyway!  You will be astonished how willing people are to be a guide, advocate, or mentor.  If she says “No”, go back and start asking yourself again.

I know asking tough questions can be difficult and unsettling.  If you need a guide in this process of creating the career of your dreams, I just might be the ticket.  You won’t know unless we talk.  Email kay@highheeledsuccess.com or call the office at (513) 561-4288 and we will do a complementary 45-minute consultation to discuss your specific situation. 

Testimonial

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NAMI Urban Greater Cincinnati Network on Mental Illness

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