How to figure out what you’re good at and enjoy doing
Finding the right career path for you is essential for your professional development. Career paths are not one size fits all, so it’s important to take some time to evaluate yourself and find out what your strengths are! It may seem daunting at first, but there are many different ways to determine what you’re best suited for. Here are some ways to help you get started on figuring this all out. You can then choose which ones work best for you or combine them into a personalized process that works best for your situation!
Whether you are in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, or 50’s, we are often faced with questions like, is this what I want to do. We compare ourselves to others, especially if they are “more successful,” whatever that might mean. Is it FOMO or envy? Is social media distorting reality? It doesn’t matter because it is not a bad idea to start evaluating where you are in your career, where your headspace is, and where you want to be in the next 5, 10, and 15 years.
Career exploration may start with questions like, what do I enjoy doing? What am I good at? Career paths can include many different dimensions of work, and it’s good to be aware of every angle of what you might enjoy. Career exploration tools, techniques, and processes can help guide…
