Why this practice?
Noticing impact boosts meaning and motivation (Grant, 2008).
What is it?
A reflection on how your work affects others.
How to use it
End your day noting one moment where your work helped someone.
Keep a log weekly.
Closing thought
Meaning isn’t rare, it’s often missed.
Why this practice?
Curiosity expands possibilities.
What is it?
A simple exercise to explore directions you might enjoy.
How to use it
Pick 3 roles you’re curious about.
Research each one briefly.
Note what draws or repels you.
Closing thought
Clarity comes from exploring, not guessing.
Why this practice?
Just like physical health, careers need regular check-ins. This reduces burnout and stagnation.
What is it?
A monthly routine to check how your career is doing.
How to use it
Book 30 minutes once a month.
Journal on:
What’s working?
What’s not?
What’s next?
Closing thought
Don’t wait for a breakdown. Check your career health regularly.
Why this practice?
Big goals can feel overwhelming. Breaking them down turns dreams into doable actions.
What is it?
Mapping your next 3–5 career steps.
How to use it
Define a goal (e.g., promotion, new field).
List what needs to happen before you reach it.
Turn each into a concrete next step.
Closing thought
You don’t need the full map. You need the next few steps.
Why this practice?
Career growth is easier with accountability and inspiration. A supportive network increases persistence and insight.
What is it?
Creating a micro-network of people who share goals and encourage growth.
How to use it
Identify 2–3 people also focused on career development.
Set a monthly check-in.
Share progress, ask for ideas, offer support.
Closing thought
Growth is contagious. Find your people.
Why this practice?
Old dreams can carry clues to authentic desires. Revisiting them reconnects you to what felt natural.
What is it?
Reflecting on your childhood career fantasies to find career inspiration now.
How to use it
Ask: what did I want to be when I was 7 or 10?
Why did it excite me?
Is there a version of that dream that fits my adult self?
Closing thought
Your younger self knew something. Ask what still feels true.
Why this practice?
Skills that energise you are more sustainable to grow. Aligning with these increases long-term fulfilment.
What is it?
A list of skills you love using, regardless of your current role.
How to use it
Reflect on past work that felt satisfying.
Identify the skills you were using.
Choose 1 to strengthen in your next project.
Closing thought
Skills are seeds. Grow the ones that feel joyful to you.
Why this practice?
A clear mission acts as a compass in career decisions. It builds purpose and intentionality (HBR Guide to Changing Your Career).
What is it?
A short statement that defines what your work is really about—beyond job titles.
How to use it
Reflect: what problem do I want to help solve?
Draft one sentence: “I work to…”
Use it to evaluate future opportunities.
Closing thought
Purpose isn’t outside you. It’s a sentence waiting to be written.
Why this practice?
Work becomes sustainable when it gives back energy. Recognising those moments increases motivation and self-awareness.
What is it?
Mapping the moments when your work felt energising and joyful.
How to use it
At the end of each day, write one moment you felt “alive” at work.
After 2 weeks, identify patterns.
Shift your tasks or goals to include more of these.
Closing thought
Your energy is feedback. Follow what fuels you.
Why this practice?
People who reflect regularly align faster with work that energises them (Gallup Career Alignment Report, 2022).
What is it?
A monthly check-in to assess if your work still matches your goals and values.
How to use it
Schedule 15 minutes each month to ask:
What felt aligned?
What drained me?
What do I want more or less of next month?
Closing thought
Course correction doesn’t need a crisis. It needs a pause.
