TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

5 tips for staying inspired in your career

Five tips that you could use to stay invested and interested in your career.

News Desk (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Thu, June 14, 2018

Share This Article

Change Size

5 tips for staying inspired in your career Five tips that you could use to stay invested and interested in your career. (Shutterstock/Monster Ztudio)

"Be passionate about what you want to do". That is the number one most common thing people might tell us when we begin our career. Being unhappy with your job will lead you nowhere. But how do you stay interested working in the same career for the rest of your life, and how do you find meaning behind your work?

Here are five tips that you could use according to Forbes  to stay invested and interested in your career:

1. Find out why

You have to know your whys. In short, you have to question why you do what you do. It will help you to connect on a personal level to your career, and it will encourage you to climb the career ladder faster.

2. Plan your goals

It helps to plan short- and long-term goals in relation to your ambitions. Use your calendar and apps to give yourself friendly reminders so that you never lose sight of your aspirations.

3. Learn something new

Picking up a new skill that is relevant to your career will always come in handy — and who knows, you might enjoy doing it. Your boss might appreciate the new set of skills that you’re going to bring into the team.

4. Take constructive criticism

Feedback is good. You can always ask for feedback from your manager or coworkers. It will help you to become a better person, and it can also motivate you to do better in your work. You will also learn new things.

5. Avoid negativity

Stay positive. Don’t join in the office gossip, and try to avoid negative thoughts and comments. It can help your stress levels go down, and you might enjoy your job a little bit more. (ely/wng)

 

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.