Feeling Uncertain About What's Next? 4 Simple Strategies...

<p>http://www.sherylkline.com/blog<br/><br/>“It’s the Nature of Babies to Be in Bliss.”<b>- Deepak Chopra</b><br/><br/>Life was pretty simple as a baby. We did not have expectations, responsibilities, comparisons, or judgments placed upon by ourselves or by others, and it was our nature to be curious, have our basic needs met, and follow our bliss or what made us happy. We didn’t overthink, worry about what others think, or get stuck because of some past trauma (that we were possibly unaware of.)<br/><br/>Somewhere along the line, we were influenced by our parents, friends, siblings, society, media, colleagues, partners etc. So, when we’re feeling uncomfortable or like it’s time to shift, it can be challenging to truly determine with utmost clarity and confidence what’s next or when to pull the trigger.<br/><br/>Whether you’re an executive thinking about leaving your corporate career, or you are a twenty-something about to wrap up college and trying to figure out what’s next like my amazing daughter Megan, or somewhere in between, maybe it’s time to channel our inner baby! In other words, reconnect with what’s most important to you.<br/><br/>Here are 4 strategies in a proven process that should help:<br/><br/><b>Understand your highest sense of integrity </b><br/>(What’s most important to you based on YOUR values and needs/wants?)<br/><br/><b>Know who’s your who<br/></b>(Who are you fighting for? Who/what do you care about?)<br/><br/><b>Discover your bliss: <br/></b>(What makes you happy, where your passion meets your expertise/what makes your soul sing?)<br/><br/><b>Decide your best first step<br/></b>(We often think that we need to have a perfect plan before embarking on ‘what’s next’. However, it’s often the momentum of action that helps us to see the forest through the trees. So, do the research, make the phone call, take the person out to coffee, put a pen to paper…)Some of us (I’ve been guilty too!) try to force these questions with a furrowed brow. The SECRET I’ve found is to slow time and create the space