Lost Your Career Mojo 7 Steps to Get it Back

Lost Your Career Mojo 7 Steps to Get it Back Do you remember that amazing feeling you had at the beginning of your career? You know, that feeling that anything was possible, that you could conquer  everything  you set your mind to? Sometimes it can feel like that feeling has gone forever. Your career no longer excites you, youre bored and your mojo is nowhere to be found. Alas!  I can guarantee, if you look hard enough your mojo is bound to turn up somewhere. I mean, if Austin Powers can find his mojo and have a major motion picture written about it, so can you (perhaps not the  major motion picture bit, but we can dream). So before you mourn the loss of your mojo, here are some ways to get it back: 1. Surround yourself with people who  are full of mojo If you surround yourself with people who have no mojo, its likely that their feelings will inadvertently affect you. You should surround yourself with uplifting people who appreciate you and only want to build you up. Dont get stuck in a negative cycle with people that drain your happiness. 2. Work play To have a truly balanced life, you need to have equal measures of work and play. Work hard, when youre at work ,  and equally, play hard when youre not.  This will mean a boosted working life as youll be happier and more motivated when working, having had a fun break doing something else you enjoy. work hard, play hard not sure what that actually means but I understand the first half of it ?? gabriel conte (@GabrielConte) April 27, 2016 3. Train your brain Just like a new puppy dog, you need to train your brain to do what you want it to do. When negativity strikes, recognise it and work towards pushing it out. Negative thoughts can really alter your mojo and push yours passions away. Get it back by recognising negative thoughts and removing them! 4. and then boost your knowledge! Learning new things about your industry (or even a different industry!) can boost mojos all around. Feeling like your brain is being stimulated and getting a good work out  is good for your mental health in general,  as well as being good for future prospects and job goals. Learning is fun (no, really, it is)! 5. Sell yourself your  own job Sometimes getting your mojo back can be as simple as reminding yourself why you applied for your job in the first place. Imagine you had to sell your role to someone else:  what are the good things about what you do, and why do you enjoy them? Take a look back at your original job spec too, as this can often bring you back to basics with why you actually like the job youre in. I might have lost my tech writing mojo. Or, more accurately, I realize a significant decline in motivation regarding my chosen career. brainwise (and holiday foolish ?????) (@brainwise) December 14, 2009 6. Include laughter as part of your daily routine Did you know that apparently the average 4-year-old laughs 300 times a day, while  the average  40-year-old only laughs 3 times? In my opinion, laughter really is the best medicine, and can  help you get your career mojo back. Smiling (even if you dont feel like it) releases endorphins in the brain, which ultimately make you feel happier! Just imagine what a real laugh could do! 7. Help out If youve been in your industry for a while and have skills you could share with others, why not try helping those who could learn from your expertise? You could become a personal tutor, a mentor or simple offer your help to those who need it. Even if youre not very experienced in your role, offering a helping hand is  always a good thing to try. The gratitude you receive might even make you feel more grateful for what you have, too. Image credit: Shutterstock