Comments on: Getting Unstuck So You Can Move On http://www.careerchangepathways.com/blog/getting-unstuck/ On working and living authentically after 50 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:45:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Janethttp://www.careerchangepathways.com/blog/getting-unstuck/#comment-323 Janet Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:57:44 +0000 http://www.careerchangepathways.com/blog//?p=301#comment-323 Chris,Thanks for your kind words and for sharing your own experience with being stuck. It's never too late to get back on track, and it sounds like your "incremental approach" will get you there.Best wishes to you!Janet Chris,

Thanks for your kind words and for sharing your own experience with being stuck. It’s never too late to get back on track, and it sounds like your “incremental approach” will get you there.

Best wishes to you!

Janet

]]> By: Chrishttp://www.careerchangepathways.com/blog/getting-unstuck/#comment-322 Chris Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:28:34 +0000 http://www.careerchangepathways.com/blog//?p=301#comment-322 Janet,Terrific article and a real breath of fresh air for me. I'm in an interesting scenario: I got myself unstuck from an organization only to find myself in a new job that was falling apart. The previous org wanted me back, so I jumped back because of that fear/discomfort/need for safety (for me and my family), but have realized that I didn't do myself any favors. I'm trying to take the incremental approach of getting a plan together to get me unstuck and your article is providing me with a great set of principles to use in my process. If I can't envision progress and success, how will it ever happen?Thanks again!Chris Janet,

Terrific article and a real breath of fresh air for me. I’m in an interesting scenario: I got myself unstuck from an organization only to find myself in a new job that was falling apart. The previous org wanted me back, so I jumped back because of that fear/discomfort/need for safety (for me and my family), but have realized that I didn’t do myself any favors. I’m trying to take the incremental approach of getting a plan together to get me unstuck and your article is providing me with a great set of principles to use in my process. If I can’t envision progress and success, how will it ever happen?

Thanks again!

Chris

]]> By: Janethttp://www.careerchangepathways.com/blog/getting-unstuck/#comment-320 Janet Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:17:20 +0000 http://www.careerchangepathways.com/blog//?p=301#comment-320 Jacqui, thank you for your thoughtful comments! I love your suggestion about creating traction and momentum by combining "a gentleness with a gentle nudging to move outside of one's comfort zone".When we're stuck, it's tempting to want to return to a "safe" place where we can avoid the discomfort that goes along with change. But it's more important than ever to keep moving forward.All the best, Janet Jacqui, thank you for your thoughtful comments! I love your suggestion about creating traction and momentum by combining “a gentleness with a gentle nudging to move outside of one’s comfort zone”.

When we’re stuck, it’s tempting to want to return to a “safe” place where we can avoid the discomfort that goes along with change. But it’s more important than ever to keep moving forward.

All the best,
Janet

]]> By: Jacqui Barrett-Poindexterhttp://www.careerchangepathways.com/blog/getting-unstuck/#comment-319 Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:23:55 +0000 http://www.careerchangepathways.com/blog//?p=301#comment-319 Janet, What a meaningful and pragmatic article! Looking at your large goals sideways (vs. head-on) is so 'spot on!'Not only do I see this working with my clients every day, I personally can attest to the value of your words. During my own life/career changes, the 'steps' you describe worked! In fact, though breaking routine sometimes felt awkward, it inevitably sparked what you suggested -- creative juices. In fact, unresolved problems 'organically' became resolved, over time, with such proactive action steps.Being gentle with oneself also is vital, and it's very reasonable to combine a gentleness with a gentle nudging to move outside of one's comfort zone. And these movements create traction and momentum.Finally, the Japanese Art of Kaizen is a beautiful concept, and works for me (and my clients) every day. Breaking larger goals into simple steps and concentrating on one at a time is a GREAT suggestion. Again, it WORKS, and those larger goals ultimately are accomplished, over time, and without the overwhelm and obsession that comes with continually assessing one's BIG goals.Thank you for this insightful article, Janet!Jacqui Barrett Poindexter Janet,
What a meaningful and pragmatic article! Looking at your large goals sideways (vs. head-on) is so ‘spot on!’

Not only do I see this working with my clients every day, I personally can attest to the value of your words. During my own life/career changes, the ‘steps’ you describe worked! In fact, though breaking routine sometimes felt awkward, it inevitably sparked what you suggested — creative juices. In fact, unresolved problems ‘organically’ became resolved, over time, with such proactive action steps.

Being gentle with oneself also is vital, and it’s very reasonable to combine a gentleness with a gentle nudging to move outside of one’s comfort zone. And these movements create traction and momentum.

Finally, the Japanese Art of Kaizen is a beautiful concept, and works for me (and my clients) every day. Breaking larger goals into simple steps and concentrating on one at a time is a GREAT suggestion. Again, it WORKS, and those larger goals ultimately are accomplished, over time, and without the overwhelm and obsession that comes with continually assessing one’s BIG goals.

Thank you for this insightful article, Janet!

Jacqui Barrett Poindexter

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