Self Motivational Advice in Tough Times

Posted on October 22nd, 2008 by admin in self motivational

Today we are all facing tough times and it is difficult to be self motivational when all around is in crisis. When things are going well we often feel in control of our destiny. However when times get tough we don’t feel we are in charge. Just remember you are still you, if you felt in control during the good times you still have the ability and internal resources to be in control now.
Many are facing the prospect of losing their job in this economic climate and are looking for ways to continue to be self motivational. If this happens to you there is a danger that you slip into a grieving state for what you have “lost”. Don’t see it as a loss but as an opportunity to go in a new direction. I speak as someone who has been made redundant by their employer more than once and each time I came out stronger. So focus on the future not the past, you need all your energies as you must treat finding a new post as a full time job in itself. Don’t just consider your technical skills and say the market for these has gone. Identify all those other soft skills and competences like interpersonal skills,communication skills, team working abilities which are all transferable to new opportunities.
Top of these skills is being self motivational. Employers want people who are self motivational by nature and to whom they can readily impart new technical skills and know they will get on with it. During job interviews its not good enough to say you are the self motivational type you need to be able to give practical examples. So start now when times are tough, go out and start doing things, in particular, to expand your knowledge and experience doing say volunteer work and helping others who are having a hard time too.
If you are just entering the job market, say as a graduate, you are going to find things pretty tough at the moment. In the USA the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) reports that there are already on average 30 applicants for every position and it is becoming more competitive by the day. The AGR has reported worrying skills shortages in areas including communication and self motivational skills.
If you want some ideas on how to improve your self motivational skills go to the “Take a look” box at the top of this blog. And if you want some inspiration during tough times take a look at this interview with Tony Robbins on a recent Today show.

Anthony Robbins on The Today Show

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