How Well Do You Know Yourself?

Should I be a doctor or an engineer? 

A graphic artist or a journalist? We've all been through the process of choosing a career path at least once in our life. Even after settling, there is always the possibility of feeling unsatisfied with your choice. Statistics show that 80% of workers in their 20s want to change careers, followed by 64% in their 30s and 54% in their 40s. The majority of unsatisfied workers landed their job due to a lack of self-evaluation and unclear choices. The result can lead to negative relationships, in the workforce and in their personal lives, low job efficiency and even stress. In order to avoid running into the wall you could use your 15-minute break to take one of many personality tests provided online.

These tests can help with self-discovery and can provide additional reflection on career choices. Whether you have already chosen a path, or are in the process, it may be worth seeking external guidance. Your four-letter result can help build a path to a successful career, lay out your strengths and weaknesses, create stronger relationships and develop habits to improve your skills. When you think about it, how we perceive, interact with one another, problem-solve and reach conclusions affect how we work. One work environment may be different from another and it is important to match your abilities with the job descriptions. When used correctly this test can help you explore key personality traits and impact your decision making process.

It was common for me to blame my problems on external sources and justified my behaviors by making excuses. After taking the test I was able to point out my strengths and what I needed to work on. Now that I have identified my personality, I am able to adapt certain aspects into my life and work my way around difficult situations. 

The more you know yourself, the more you’re able to identify what you really need in life. After all, in order to grow, you need to start with YOU.

Taking Time For What Matters

You, yes you! Put your cell phone down and take five minutes to read this.

Why is it that when we eat out we take pictures of our food before we even take the first bite? The answer is that we live in the year 2015, and we need to record and publish everything we do in our day. This takes away from actually enjoying the moment and stops us from becoming more mindful.

The idea of being mindful means being more present and conscious of your surroundings. Many are used to sacrificing this in order to achieve their goals when in fact, one becomes more productive by being mindful. Ultimately, mindfulness is the energy that helps us recognize what surrounds us in our present lives. We are currently living in a materialistic society in which we are constantly being blocked from living in the present moment.

In order to be connected with our mind, body and spirit it is important to practice these 5 exercises at least once a day:

First Exercise: Mindful Breathing
This exercise may seem simple, but has a powerful result. When you breathe, your mental disclosure stops and you bring all your attention to your in-breathe. You don' think of the past nor the future anymore, only the present. This simple step can take at least two seconds, and in return, it gives you time to be alive.

Second Exercise: Concentration
This exercise is during your breathe in exercise, and it allows you to follow it from beginning to end. This helps with you to become more aware.

Third Exercise: Awareness of Your Body
This is when you become aware of your body as you are breathing. Most of the time our body is there but our mind is elsewhere. Ultimately, your body benefits from this too.

Fourth Exercise: Releasing Tension
This next exercise is to release tension from the body. The goal is to eliminate the stress that has been accumulated in your body. Your posture is very important in this step. Consider sitting up straight in a comfortable surface.

Fifth Exercise: Walking Meditation
The same can be done by walking and enjoying your surroundings.

In addition to these exercises, here are 20 things you can do in your every day life. 

Do You Have What It Takes?

Yes we've all been there. That nerve-racking process of going through job interviews, and let's face it, the workforce is getting more and more competitive. Leadership positions are becoming more demanding, and only those who posses excelling qualities, earn the spots. According to an article on Forbes, Generation Z will be entering the workforce in May of next year. Research on Gen. Z has shown that it's members are even more entrepreneurial, loyal, flexible and realistic in their approach to careers. About a third desire to become managers in the next five years already, and 45% believe working with boomers will be challenging.

If these soon to be college graduates expect to obtain leadership positions in the next five years, they should begin to incorporate 5 basic leadership skills. An article from Targetjobs lists these 5 skills consulting recruiters are looking for in 2016. They go as follows:

1. Entrepreneurial attitude: Looking for new opportunities to define strategic approaches and how to deliver them. Having a 'can do" attitude.

2. Intellectual curiosity: Finding simple solutions to complex problems. Be able to think outside of the box and beyond the immediate requirements.

3. Analytical skills: Learning how to work with data, mix quantitive and qualitative research and is detail oriented.


4. Extracurricular activities: These activities can transfer skills that are valuable in the workplace.

5. Interpersonal skills: Being able to work as a team to achieve common goals. Learn how to develop communication skills, body language skills, listening skills and negotiation skills.

As the workplace begins to shift in the year 2016, Generation Z are the main focus. This is the generation that will define the years to come. Do you have what it takes to be a leader?

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