Put In The Work And You Will Reap The Rewards - August 31, 2008 -

I had a conversation with someone the other day that drove home a point I wanted to share with you. The person was telling me how much she hates new years because she comes up with the same resolutions all the time and each year she is reminded of the fact that she did not accomplish what she wanted. Two things come to mind when I hear this. 1. The resolutions are not really that important to the person. They could be old resolutions that the person believes she should accomplish but they are really not in her heart. 2. The person either does not want to commit to the work involved in accomplishing her goals and/or she does not know how to do it.

Have you ever known people who are always talking about what they are going to do but they never do it? I think the reason they never do it is because it is hard. Most of the things in life that are worth having take work and commitment and discipline. In fact, I can't think of anything that doesn't. If you want a fulfilling job where you feel like you are contributing the best of yourself and you have the potential for increasing levels of success, you have to work at it every day. You have to make efficient use of your time, be productive, seek out new opportunities, stay current on trends and information in your field, and contribute positively to your company or your business on a daily basis. This does not mean that you have to work 100 hours a week; however, it does mean that when you do work, it must be high quality. If you don't, rest assured someone else will. So, if you want a better job, a more prestigious title, or a grander paycheck, put it in the work. Complaining that someone else got a promotion when you think it should have been you, comparing your work to someone else's, and feeling as though you are entitled to something just because you graduated from a great school is not going to get you where you want to go. The only things that will do that are an unparalleled work ethic, a positive attitude, and an ability to see yourself in the bigger picture.

If it is a better relationship you seek, look at what you are contributing and see what you can do to make it better. We cannot change other people and one of the most frustrating things about relationships is we cannot control how someone else feels, responds to us, or operates in a relationship. All you can do is show up each day with the very best of who you are. If you dwell on what is not working, it will continue to get worse. If you continue to bring up the shortcomings of your partner, you will find them manifesting themselves in every possible avenue. Remember that love is not just an ethereal idea, it is a verb and in order to feel love and to be loved you have to love in return. Love does not just happen and if you want real love in your life, you have to be willing to open up, take responsibility for your role in every relationship you have, and communicate what you need. Do not assume your friend, partner, colleague, etc. knows how you feel or what you want. Communicate and put in the work and you will have deeper and more meaningful relationships in every area of your life.

There is room for so much good in your life. Do the work and you will reap the rewards!

To find out if your career is aligned with your body and mind go to http://www.coachmelani.typepad.com/. Melani Ward is a career coach and the founder of Career Fitness. She helps people create balance in their body, mind, and work. She works with yoga practitioners and athletes on career discovery and development, resume and interviewing strategies, setting and achieving goals, and uniting who they are with what they do.

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