When our computer is not working as well as we think it should, many of us take a little time to fiddle around with it to get it back on track.
When our tennis or golf game gets off kilter, we focus on the adjustments that need to be made to get us back "in the game."
In each of these instances, and many similar such situations, we take time to reflect on what isn't working to make things go better.
Why then can't we do the same when our work (or career) doesn't seem just right?
It is sooooooo important for many of us (if not most of us) to set aside special time alone for "self-reflection." Time to get away from our work and the office to focus entirely on ourselves. This does not mean to "take a vacation." This means to "work on ourselves."
Every now and then [we suggest twice a year] we should ask ourselves some very pertinent questions, such as:
- What's going right?
- What's going wrong?
- Am I happy in my work/career?
- What do I like best about my work/career?
- What do I like the least?
- ...and, what corrections could I make for improvement/betterment?
Too few lawyers take time for serious self-reflection - - time to evaluate what's going right or wrong. They may complain (lots of complaining), but they spend little or no quality time seriously considering their circumstances and, more importantly, giving serious thought to self-correcting.
Lawyers are "experts" in solving problems - - for others. But, many get a "D-" when it comes to solving their own problems. It only stands to reason that when a lawyer is "unhappy," it is necessary that he/she make time to figure out a solution rather than hoping that the situation will change on its own accord. And then, most importantly, take ACTION to effectuate the solution(s).
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