New Year Predictions

Anyone watch Montel Williams and his recurring guest psychic, Sylvia Browne on New Year's Eve? No? Me neither (although my husband did, which prompted me to write about this subject and no, he is not an avid fan - he was waiting for his car to be fixed).

I hear Sylvia dished out prediction after prediction with rapid fire for lucky audience members. Imagine getting such clarity on your future in mere minutes!

I have read time and time again that the "unknown" is something humans want cleared up pronto so that we can know - with certainty - what our lives will look like. And wouldn't it BE great to know the exact day you will finally land the right job after endless searching....how you will be affected when and if your employer conducts a layoff or reorganization...or what career is next when your job becomes unbearable. Clairvoyant, do tell!!!

After navigating my way through my own career crossroads (which was plenty painful at times), I finally learned to appreciate the journey and the learning experiences that come with not knowing what lies on the other side. I realized that by going through it, I had life lessons and experiences that would prove to help others gain confidence that they could do the same.

So if you are tempted to stop pursuing a new business idea...promotion....job.....career....life dream, ask yourself why. More importantly, remind yourself that only you can truly make things happen, and that fortune tellers are better left to daytime talk shows.

Oh! And don't forget....career coaches can't see into the future, but they excel at helping you get the future you want!