08.14.03
 By Cathy
Goodwin
We've all had moments when we feel we're just to tired to work on that article
or resume or special report. And sometimes a client feels too tired to call a
coach or consultant.
What does being tired mean?
1. Sometimes you're, well, tired! If your day included a five-mile
run followed by a weight-lifting session, and you've pushed yourself beyond your
usual limits, you may be an excellent candidate for a cold drink and a nap.
2. Not enough sleep these days? Any change in sleeping habits
should be taken seriously. Depending on the cause, you may need to chat with a
therapist (if you're grieving or anxious), a coach (if you have time management
challenges) and/or a wellness professional (for diet and exercise tips). |
3.
Emotionally exhausted? After finishing a big project, many people need time to
de-compress and get back into their rhythm. That's why I always urge my clients
to reward themselves after completing milestones as well as the final project.
4. Frustrated and let-down when a big effort doesn't pay off?
Let's say you apply for a job, and "wow" the interviewers. You're thrilled --
until you learn the job will be filled internally or not at all. Suddenly you
don't have enough energy to start over.
5. Time for a break? If you've been working on a project for
a long time, or keeping long hours at work, your brain may indeed feel like it's
turning to mush. Stop! Do something fun. Recharge your batteries. You'll be more
efficient when you return to your desk.
6. You really don't want to do this, do you? That's what "being
tired" often means.
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If you have teenaged children, you know the syndrome. They're too tired to take
out the garbage or make their beds -- but wave tickets to a rock concert and they're
racing out the door.
Fire up your own motivation with action. Dig in and complete a tiny piece of the
project. Often this step will recharge your energy, the way driving a car will
recharge a battery.
7. You've been spinning your wheels and getting nowhere. Time
to get out of that chair and get moving! Get a fresh perspective, or, as psychologists
say, reframe the problem.
Losing momentum can be costly. You think, "Oh no! I've lost a week." Now the project
seems larger: you've lost TWO weeksŠand then three. Ask anyone who's tried to
write a book, finish a project or get started on a career change.
Being tired often signals a need for reinforcement -- a coach, colleague, mentor
or other resource -- and some form of change in your time and life.
You could even say that being tired is a special kind of wake-up call.
About the Author:
Cathy Goodwin, MBA, Ph.D. wrote Making the Big Move, a guide to coping with relocation.
She is now an author, speaker and career consultant, specializing in creative
career change for mid-career professionals. Moving? Read Making the Big Move http://www.movinglady.com/book.html
mailto:cathy@movinglady.com 505-534-4294
Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. Author, Career Coach, Speaker *The Fast Track to Career Freedom*
http://www.movinglady.com 505-534-4294
mailto:cathy@movinglady.com
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