It may have been relatively recently, from a parent or partner as you were gearing up for a big change in your life or maybe you haven\u2019t been on the receiving end of a pep talk since you were a kid\u2014from a sports coach motivating you to try your best or a teacher instilling some inspiration before a test. No matter when\u2014or from whom! \u2014you got it, chances are you felt a lot more confident and prepared to face an important moment.<\/p>\n
So, don\u2019t just leave pep talks on the baseball field or in the classroom\u2014they can be an important contributor to career success as well! While mentors and supervisors are significant sources of motivation, it\u2019s also important to find that spirit within yourself\u2014to pursue your big new career opportunity, that promotion you\u2019ve been chasing, or even to face the day-to-day challenges that could drag you down if you\u2019re not prepared.<\/p>\n
Next time you\u2019re feeling intimidated or need a little extra push to pursue your goals, here are a few things to keep in mind to help you give yourself the pep talk you deserve:<\/p>\n
No matter how small: One of the best ways to motivate yourself to take on a challenge is by reflecting on all the times you\u2019ve come out on top. Look back on the time you asked for that big raise, pursued a new skill, or surprised yourself in an exciting way\u2014even if it seems like a small feat, pat yourself on the back to keep yourself moving forward.<\/p>\n
It can\u2019t always be about celebrating, though; we\u2019ve all had pitfalls but when you\u2019re giving yourself a pep talk to keep your head in the (professional!) game, you can\u2019t dwell on the negative. Instead, reframe how you think about past missteps\u2014not as mistakes but as opportunities for learning and improvement.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re gearing up for a daunting task, it can be all too easy to fall back on your nerves, so when you\u2019re amping yourself up, keep in mind the bigger picture. The chances are that the big move you\u2019re looking to make or that important decision you have to come to aren\u2019t really as momentous as you might think! Nothing is permanent, you can make mistakes and\u2014nearly always! \u2014intimidating moments are never as bad as we think.<\/p>\n
If you find yourself in need of a push in the right direction to make your career all that you know it can be, give yourself a little encouragement and keep a positive outlook and open mind\u2014and watch yourself shine!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Do you remember your last pep talk? It may have been relatively recently, from a parent or partner as you were gearing up for a big change in your life or maybe you haven\u2019t been on the receiving end of a pep talk since you were a kid\u2014from a sports coach motivating you to try…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":15968,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-work-life"],"yoast_head":"\n