Writing contribution by Victoria Andrew, CPRW and YOUR Team Career Member
Unless you live under a large rock, you probably heard of the Law of Attraction or may have even read Esther and Jerry Hicks’ The Law of Attraction: The Basic Teachings of Abraham. You can apply the principles to any area of your life, including your job. In general, the theory involves harnessing the limitless power of the universe to manifest your own reality.
First, you come to the realization of what you truly desire and then ask the universe (or yourself) to manifest it. Secondly, you work on yourself from the inside out so that you can be a positive person and surrender all negative energy. Then, you act with confidence that you deserve it and as though you already have what your heart desires.
How Does This Apply to My Job?
Perhaps you are at a dead end job and want to move in a new direction, or perhaps you’ve been working hard for several years and would like a promotion. By implementing the principals of the Law of Attraction, you can do what you love for a career and be thrilled when your alarm goes off in the morning instead of wishing to throw it against the wall.
Focus on Positive Things
Start focusing on what you DO want, not what you DON’T want professionally. Instead of saying, “I don’t want to do this job anymore” say, “I am grateful to have a job and welcome new opportunities into my life that will bring me closer to achieving my dreams.” You can utilize the law of attraction as a catalyst to discovering your way in the workplace, capture a promotion, and connect with your co-workers.
Define Your Goals and Dreams
Take some time to make a specific list of what makes you happy in your career. What do you enjoy doing? What makes you feel alive and invigorated? Write all of these things down. This list will help clarify what your true calling is and help you obtain your personal career objectives. Take control of your career path and act like you have already attained your objectives. You will have support, a stronger will, and even freedom from fear and the negative energy previously preventing you from conjuring a more fulfilling career.
Tools to Help You Stay Focused
Once you have your goals laid out, it’s important to stay focused. You can use a number of visual reminders to help you do this.
1. Vision Board
A vision board is simply a collage of your dreams. Go through magazines or on the Internet and find pictures of what your dreams look like. Cut them out and paste them on your vision board. You can also write captions or details about the picture next to it on the board. Start visualizing your life as it is in the pictures you have chosen.
2. Positive Affirmations
Create a list of goal specific affirmations. Write them in the present tense as if they are already happening. Repeat your affirmations, preferably out loud at least three times a day. When you follow this practice for at least thirty days, your brain actually begins to reprogram your thought patterns and works on finding a way to make the affirmation happen.
3. Be Grateful
Keep a gratitude journal or notebook and write daily in it all of the things you are appreciative of. Acknowledging the things you are already thankful for automatically attracts more good things into your life.
By defining what you want, staying positive, and taking small steps toward your goals, you will be on your way to living the life of your dreams. You will become a strong presence which will make a difference in the way that your boss perceives you. The giving theory will expand your career opportunities and also improve your life on all levels.
Thank you Victoria for your insight and sharing into your light.
dhuffman,
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