Are you fed up with your job? Do you regularly look in the job vacancies section or recruitment pages for career opportunities in another field? Maybe you need to earn extra money or dream to do part time work from home? You spend a lot of time at work; therefore it is essential you feel comfortable and committed to your career.
When you work in an environment that stifles and stuns your creativity it has an effect on your ability to relax and do your best.
Have you ever been in a Team Meeting and found yourself doodling on your note paper, your mind drifting and head full of all the things you could be doing if you were in the right job? I used to work as a Probation Officer, working in a busy inner London Team with young offenders.
This job had many positive benefits.
However the stress of working with vulnerable young people and their families as well managing the demands of being a mum, took its toll.
My health suffered.
I had to make a change.
Some of colleagues laughed when I said I wanted to leave.
People may laugh at you and cite the benefits of working and staying in your present position.
With so much internal confusion and conflicting advice from well meaning friends what can you do, who can you turn to, to help you make an informed decision? Meditation may be the key.
Why Meditate? Once the domain of monks and spiritual seekers; meditation is increasingly being studied by scientists and recommended by doctors as a way to help you to manage change.
Meditation can help you feel less anxious and more in control of your thoughts.
Regular practice gives you the clarity and sense of direction you need to follow through on your heart's desire.
What Is Meditation There are numerous classical definitions and interpretations of meditation ranging from thoughtful contemplation to a form of discipline designed to elevate your level of consciousness and awaken you spiritually.
In essence meditation is simply a process whereby you divert your mind from external events to inner awareness.
Swami Vishnu-devananda describes meditation as "a continuous flow of perception or thought like the flow of water in a river" Simple Meditation Practice If you are looking to make changes in your career try the following meditation.
In meditation, your mind is calmed and turned inwards.
This helps to refocus your energy and, calms and soothes your thoughts.
Once you feel calm and centered it is easier to explore the different options open to you.
One.
Find a quiet place.
Somewhere where you feel safe and there is little to disturbed and distract you.
Two: Sit comfortably.
Either on the floor on a cushion or on a chair.
Three: Make sure your spine is straight.
If you are sitting on a chair, have your feet resting firmly on the ground.
Rest your hands on your knees or in your lap.
Relax your shoulders and gently tuck your chin in, so you have a nice, long neck.
Four: Close your eyes and take a slow steady breath in through your nose and gently breathe out.
Five: Repeat this breathing pattern five to seven more times, each time spending a little longer on the out-breath.
This helps to calm your mind and prepares you for meditation.
Six: Stay focused on "listening" to the out breath for 5 - 15 more minutes.
Allow the breath to be steady and full.
If your mind wanders and you lose track of your breath, that's ok, just guide your awareness back to observing the out-breath.
Seven: Slowly open your eyes sit quietly for a few more moments and write down any thoughts or inspirations which you experienced.
These insights often provide vital clues to help you decide what you want to do.
Try to set aside time on a daily basis to practice this meditation.
With regular practice, your mind begins to get clearer and you are more able to decide what you need to do to change jobs.