If you have decided to change career and are struggling to stay motivated, keep your eye on the goal.
Everyone gets discouraged from time to time when working towards a major life change and it's important to remind yourself why you are doing it.
Ask yourself why you chose this particular goal and what the benefits of achieving it will be.
What will happen if you do reach your goal? and perhaps more importantly what will happen if you don't? Is anyone throwing cold water on your dream? You may find that not everyone around you is as supportive as you'd like them to be.
This is usually because they aren't happy themselves and perhaps haven't got the motivation or the courage to make a move.
Often this is subconscious, and they may be totally unaware of the fact that they are sending out some negative vibes in your direction! So it's important that you don't take this to heart.
Don't forget that you are the best judge of what is right for you.
Only you can decide which career to follow and ultimately, if you are happy in your job, you will be much more contented with your life and this will rub off on those around you.
You'll be a better friend, partner or parent if you are happy.
So remind yourself why you are changing career, that you will have a more satisfying job, using your talents more effectively.
Perhaps you'll be able to travel, learn new skills or meet interesting people and do exciting new things.
Then think about what you'll miss if you stay where you are.
When the going gets tough, hold on to your goals.
© Waller Jamison 2008