5 questions you should ask yourself in the middle of your career
It’s natural to struggle with negative feelings from unmet expectations, missed opportunities, and paths not taken as you reach the middle years of your career.
But reaching middle age can also be a profound opportunity to reflect and clear a new path.
Start by asking yourself these questions:
How do I want my days to be?
As you think big, don’t miss the small details. Think microscopically and consider how you want the details of your daily routine to be.
What skills have I developed in myself?
Think about the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired so far in your career and consider how you can use them to fulfill your purpose, values, and priorities.
What are my values and priorities today?
You may notice that they have changed over time. Carefully consider which of your values you are willing to compromise and which you are not willing to change at all.
How can I define my goal and achieve it?
Change your path from a career shaped by external forces and other people’s agendas to a career that is meaningful to you.
What can I regret after 10 years?
Imagine that if you don’t take certain actions today, you may feel hopeless in the future and use this issue as a motivational force.
