Being Clear with a Dash of Peripheral Vision

This is the year to be clear on what we want. As many people are looking for new jobs, it is important to focus - to describe the desired position, setting, location, culture, etc. - with sufficient detail. And, at the same time not be so restrictive that we screen out something that would be exciting because it doesn't match every aspect. By giving our Reticular Activating System (RAS) a little leeway to see opportunities that may be slightly off dead center we may just see a new opportunity.

Approaching a job search can be difficult and that mindset can permeate how we think about every aspect of the process. 'Whew, this is going to be hard.' 'There isn't anything out there for me.' 'I'm not good at networking!'

Perhaps if we shift our perspective slightly, we can approach it as an important new chapter. And, by doing so we can open up and lighten up. This small shift may allow us the freedom to see some new avenues - to ask our RAS to keep the bull's eye in mind while seeing more. And as our energy shifts to possibility, we may find more options and bring more of our potential to the process.