Gain Clarity With These 10 Journal Ideas
Changing careers, whether it involves leaving the workforce and starting your own business, or looking for a different role in a different company, can be quite stressful.
However, there are ways you can channel your stress into excitement and anticipation for a better and brighter future.
Here are 10 journal ideas that will get you thinking about your goals on a deeper level and help you gain more clarity on the action steps you need to take in order to pivot and succeed.
1. What is your definition of success?
2. What does success look like to you?
3. Where do you want to be in 1 month? 3 months? 6 months? One year from now?
4. What is it about this particular career that is drawing you to it?
5. What steps are you currently taking to pursue your goals?
6. Write down your to-do list for the week.
7. What self care techniques do you utilize when you start to feel anxious?
8. Describe the things you enjoy doing in your downtime.
9. Write a letter to your future self at two years from now.
10. Who in your network (personal and professional) can you best rely on for support?
This is not an exhaustive list of journal ideas, but it is enough to help clarify your transition so you can make an informed decision and get yourself unstuck.