These past months the world has moved at an unprecendented pace and whether you are an Interim Manager or in a permanent role, I suspect many interim management providers and recruitment business are receiving a flood of CVs.
So this may well be the time to take stock and conduct that life audit...factors we were sure of are now becoming uncertain, be it our jobs, our pensions, our houses, our relationships. It is perhaps a great time as the festive break is almost upon us to take time out to do a life audit. Some psychologists say we should do it every seven years as we go through major change in our life cycles - perhaps the seven year itch, others say upheavals in our lives create 'adultscenence.'
It is acknowledged that the older we get, the less certain we are of everything... the days are over when you had one life, one career, one chance. But we can all turn upheaval, turmoil and even crisis into positive transition.
Now is the time to reinvent yourself. Never before have we had so much opportunity, whatever age, in these challenging times to do just this. Many individuals down on their luck in the past find their silver lining and prosper as never before.
But first and foremost establish....
What do I need to fix?
Do not expect that light bulb moment. Most people give themselves a career audit every 3 months, but on a more basic level, most of us now prepare for the week ahead at this point. So use this time to plan your goals for the week ahead.
For your life audit reflect on the following:
What are you not being, doing or having that you now want to be, do or have in life?
What's important to you about your work and career? e.g.Stay in Interim Management, perhaps return to a permanent role, explore consultancy?
What's the first step?
Going forward once a month set your three top goals for that month.
Each year, write down your your general aims and where you would like to be heading for the next 12 months.
Finally, think about those facets of your personality that seem to have withered away, and of the activities that used to make you feel passionate. Imagine how you would feel if you could express those aspects again and has anything taken their place?
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