Why journaling is the career tool you absolutely should be using.
Last year when I was doing The Positive Shift LIVE biweekly series, my friend and colleague Sandy Shipley (hi Sandy!) came on the program to share about how journaling can help you solve problems at work.
I had a hard time imagining a journal as anything other than a recording of the day’s events, or ranting about life in general. I never thought of it as a way to help solve work-related issues.
Sandy shared many great ideas for how to leverage journaling as a career tool, for getting clear on issues, building empathy, and creating a positive focus (among other things).
I’ve referenced a couple of her ideas in this week’s column for TheMuse.com.
It’s not just about work challenges, by the way. Research shows journaling is actually good for your health, as well!
Check it out here.
When you journal to help resolve issues at work, you’re developing a Career Strategy for the ages.
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