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18 months ago most of us were in secure jobs and had little if any work related worries. We expected our annual bonus and knew in the unlikely event of losing our job, we could just go out into the marketplace and get another position. Targets were the things we hit and the Commission or Bonuses we received funded our weekend breaks in Europe and we all believed we would get them. There is no doubt that the market has turned and we are living in more challenging times, but are we contributing to our own downfall?

As mentioned in my previous blog “Fear in the Marketplace” many of us are getting tangled up in Media’s negative interpretation of the Irish and world economies. When was the last time you entered a coffee shop or a pub and overheard a conversation about “how terrible the latest job losses in xxxx a Company are”? For me that was last night. Saying that, have you ever overheard a conversation in the same setting about the latest job opportunities in xxxx a company? As people we thrive on negative rather than positive news. We need to beware of this. So start talking about positives.

Having talked to over 50 employees over the past 6 weeks, I have found one common trend: people have lost their confidence and have moved from a mindset of I can to I can’t! We need to be aware that if we believe we cannot achieve something we are certain of failure! In this market I have found that by re assessing our goals and working towards achievements that are attainable we can still excel in this market. Don’t let your limiting belief systems hinder your happiness and achievements in this marketplace.

For further information on the article above, please contact Greg Fry on 087 2039855 or by email: greg.fry@careerscoach.eu. www.careerscoach.eu

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