How to Find the Answer to “What Do I Want to Do With My Life?”

When people realize that I am a career counselor, they inevitably ask for advice on how to answer. "So, what do I want to do in my life?" I have to admit. Of course, I will help people to earn a living from now, but that does not mean that I can provide real professional wisdom and guidance to nearly strangers in 5 minutes conversation.

This situation has plagued me - until this weekend I attended the annual meeting of the National Vocational Ability Development Association. This is a wonderful career development experience - from communicating with other career counselors to participating in my first national tournament, I imagine the experience that allows me to grow as much as an NCDA conference can not. But more importantly, I learned the answer: "What do you want to do in life?" This will help me at a cocktail party as it is very useful for you when thinking about your career goals.

As a very mature career consultant, Richard Leder shared several trading techniques in his keynote. In the professional guidance of more than 30 years, I did not want to know how many people are half joking, and I was seriously listening to "what I want in my life".

He grabbed what he was going to write - perhaps a napkin - and then followed the way and gave it to anyone he said "G + P + V = C". Then he explained:

We will configure your phone together. "Gifts" urges you to think about your strengths. It is always good to start with what you are good at. Next, "passion" basically asks: What do you care about? Does the world have problems or communities that resonate with others? Finally, "value" is all about your lifestyle and personality. What is a non-negotiable working way? Riders generally said that the use of your gift for investment and the environment that matches your values ​​will lead you to accept your phone.

The formula is straightforward, but some trial and error may be necessary to understand the contents of these variables. There is no doubt. But if you really want to know your next move (which is a good way to get rid of the tricky situation), this is a good starting point.

Do we often forget to ask yourself if this really is what I want in my life? The key to answering this question is to evaluate your current situation. Do not make a quick decision if you are doubtful about whether human relations are right for you. Instead, spend some time thinking about why you want this relationship and what your hesitess is. I am convinced that building your relationship with your business is real. However, some people have raised the concept of "marriage to you" to a new level. Love requires sacrifice, including making everyday choices and finding time to balance your love life with private life.

When people realize that I am a career counselor, they inevitably ask for advice on how to answer. "So, what do I want to do in my life?" I have to admit. Of course, I will help people to make a living, but that does not mean I can provide real career wisdom or guidance to nearly strangers in a 5 minute conversation. This situation has plagued me - until this weekend I attended the annual meeting of the National Vocational Ability Development Association. This is a wonderful career development experience - from communicating with other career counselors to participating in my first national tournament, I imagine the experience that allows me to grow as much as an NCDA conference can not. But more importantly, I learned the answer: "What do you want to do in life?" This will help me at a cocktail party as it is very useful for you when thinking about your career goals.