Do you know the most common roadblock I hear from women who feel stuck in a career that doesn’t work for them (even though they know it’s time to move on)?

There’s always too much to do.

Too many priorities.

Too many people to take care of.

Too many demands.

They feel like they don’t have the time to put in the work it takes to make a meaningful career shift.

Now I know the feeling of having a ton on the go – my busy coaching career, fam time, namaste-ing, keeping up on the latest Housewives episode (guilty!), getting my pampering on, eat well, catching up with my besties for some girl talk, and just generally being fabulous.  The list goes on.

One thing I know for sure is we make time for the things in life that are most important to us. It’s easy to fall out of sync with that when the pressures and speed of daily life take over.

Here are three strategies that help me ‘find time’ as I’m being the best Career Coach I can be & fitting the rest of life in too.

Get Clear On Your Priorities

If I asked you what’s most important to you at this point in your life, what would you say? Are you clear on what those things are?

Many of us are so caught up in the weeds of ‘doing’ that we become disconnected from what matters.

I know your career is important to you. It’s helped you learn, grow, & provide for your family over the years. I feel the same way.

But we’re more than just our jobs, right? What else is on your list of top 5 priorities? Write them down.

Do An Honest Self-Check

Next, rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10. Do your top 5 priorities show up in your life every day or every week?

If not, what can you scale back to create more time for what’s most important? Maybe wake up 15 minutes earlier, leave work at 5 every Tuesday, or skip 30 minutes of snooping on Pinterest?

I can almost guarantee that you can find a few extra minutes in your day or week. Make a decision today to turn that ‘lost’ time towards uncovering your ideal career. You owe it to yourself.

Prioritize Ruthlessly

This next step is critical.  Once you list your top 5 & find time, you’ll be bombarded with competing priorities every day.

Things are always competing for your attention. Your job is to stand your ground. Ruthless prioritization works.

Now this doesn’t mean ignoring people who need help. But it does mean saying, yes other requests, only after your top 5 get the air time they deserve.

Discovering your ideal career is a process. It takes courage, clarity, and yes, time.

I know finding a career that makes you feel like you’re in the exact right place is important to you.  Create the space in your week to bring this desire to life. You’ll be amazed at how small, determined actions add up to big changes.

To your success,

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Cindy Harvey is a Career Strategy Coach and Founder of Amelia Dee, a career strategy company for women. Cindy helps corporate career women learn how to make the next phase of their careers the most fulfilling version they’ve ever had.

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