Inactivity. The word brings some sort of disease to mind. It can be a disease figuratively, just not in reality. Inertia is defined as the resistance or disinclination to motion or change. For those of us who are stuck in a job we hate, inertia can sap our energy, drain our lives of joy, and make us miserable to be around. Here are 5 tips that can help you make changes to fight inertia.
Update your resume. No, you didn’t read it wrong. More than likely one of the things that works against you is that your resume is woefully outdated. Review it and make some changes. Most importantly ask yourself, “Am I proud of my most recent accomplishments?” You’re probably not!
Dream and visualize. You’ve probably thought about working somewhere else. Now is the time to visualize what you want. Is it a career change? Do you want to go work for the competition? Do you want your own business? List down all your dreams and aspirations and take a look at your available options.
Widen your circle of friends and associates. It’s really possible that the people you associate with enable you to stay at a job that you hate. If that is your case, then meet new people who will have fresh ideas. Having a positive attitude can do a lot for you.
Set concrete goals. If you tell yourself that you want a new job next year, that is not a concrete goal. You should plan how to leave from your job now and how to enter a new one. Prepare yourself in all ways possible so you will be a shoo-in for your new job.
Get fired. Not in that sense. If you do lose your job, consider it a blessing in disguise. We sometimes need a push to make tough decisions. You can always fire yourself by setting a date when you’ll leave your job. You can just tell yourself that your job has ended and move on.
You can control your inertia if you just take the reins. It is time to move on. And you know it.
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