Blog 43:  Why am I unlucky? Nine things you can do to make your own luck – a three part series – PART 2

Its never to late to change your luck
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Feeling unlucky at work can be challenging and debilitating, but there are several strategies you can try to improve your situation and boost your morale. Last week we provided three suggestions and today, three more.  Now keep in mind the way these blogs are designed is to provide you with space between blogs to apply your learning.  So make the most of the between-blog time.  Let’s go . . .

4. Set Realistic Goals:

We talked about goal setting in Blog 39 with regards to your career mapping.  Have clear goals and break down your tasks into smaller, more manageable goals. Achieving these smaller goals can provide a sense of accomplishment, helping to shift your focus from feeling unlucky to making progress.   Take small steps on the ladder to success, rather than expecting big leaps of yourself.  So again, make sure those goals are Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound (SMART) and keep them achievable.    

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5. Develop New Skills:

Try and identify some new skills you add to your repertoire.  Or it could be some skills you have which need strengthening.  Could you be better at networking?  Or public speaking?  Maybe mastering a computer program would gain you some more time.  Use your time at work to develop new skills that interest you or are relevant to your job. Learning and growing can provide a sense of achievement and open up new opportunities.  What are some small (1%) improvements you could make to your work patterns that could make a significant difference?

It’s going to create some work, but remember, the harder you work, the luckier you get.

the harder you work the luckier you get
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So work hard and invest in you

6. Connect with Colleagues.  Widen your network

Building positive relationships with colleagues can make your work environment more enjoyable and productive. Be a relationship builder and be careful not to burn bridges.  Be kind to everyone and try to help their success.  You may find you help yourself up in the process AND . . . you never know who you may need down the track (or who may need you). 

It’s important to find your network.  Look around you at work.  Who thinks like you?  Who do you identify are hungry, humble and smart?  Share your thoughts and concerns with trusted coworkers as we’ve shared before . . .

. . . have mentors or caddies to help you gain perspective.

So there’s six things you can do to turn your ‘luck’. i hope you can now see that you can make your own luck.  The harder you work, the more you apply yourself strategically to improving yourself and making a better you . . . the luckier you get.

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