So… it’s time! You’ve been putting it off for so long, but something in your gut is telling you that the time has come to… go back to work!
BUT… there’s a catch! You’ve been away from the Monday-to-Friday daily grind for so long, that you’re not quite sure how to get back into it again.
Not to mention all the usual limiting beliefs and self-doubt statements that slowly start creeping in. And THEN, to top it off, that nagging little voice in your head starts her incessant chatter…
“What if I’m not good enough?”
“What if I’ve forgotten what it’s like to be a working woman?”
“What if I’ve been away for so long that there’s TOO much to learn?”
“What if my family suffers because I won’t be around as much?”
“What if my work suffers because my family is still my priority?”
The list goes on and sadly, we ALL face this barrage of questions at one point or another.
Whether you’ve left the workforce to have children, you’re changing careers or you’ve just had a break and you’re ready to get back into it…. the struggle is ALWAYS the same!
Working on your confidence really is ALL you need to do to manage your mindset, conquer the negativity and get yourself confidently BACK TO WORK!
You KNOW your skill-set is still the same, right? And your competency and abilities haven’t changed. But everything somehow feels different. You can see that the professional world around you has evolved but you feel as though you were standing still, while it was all happening.
AND.. you KNOW that there’s SOMETHING in the way of what you want, but you can’t quite put your finger on it…
Well, we’re here to tell you, that there’s good news and GREAT news, if you find yourself in this situation.
The good news is… EVERY woman who wants to go back to work, feels this way, so you’re not alone.
And the GREAT news is, we know exactly what’s in your way and WE CAN HELP!
Working on your confidence really is ALL you need to do to manage your mindset, conquer the negativity and get yourself confidently BACK TO WORK!
So here are the…..
4 BEST confidence techniques you must master before going back to work!
1. FIND your peeps!
Yes, we know this doesn’t sound like a confidence technique – it just sounds like common sense – but the truth is, many women try to get back into the workforce without a strong network or support group around them, and this can be really scary.
Surrounding yourself with the RIGHT people is crucial when it comes to building your confidence and we don’t just mean professionally. Find the people you admire, and follow their lead. Find the people who encourage you, and connect with them regularly. And find the people who understand your goals, your dreams and your determination, and let them help you achieve and succeed. THESE are the people who want to see you win, and who you need to have in your corner.
2. Do your research!
There’s nothing worse than venturing into the unknown, uninformed and ill-prepared, so make sure this doesn’t happen to you. Talk to people and research companies and businesses you’re interested in. Identify role-models and find out how THEY did it.
Knowing what you’re getting yourself in to will ALWAYS help you increase your confidence because you’ll be better equipped to deal with whatever comes your way. Plus, a new journey is ALWAYS easier, less scary and loads more fun if you have the right guides to help you stay on track.
3. Back yourself!
YES… you HAVE to believe in yourself, whether you like it or not! You already have everything you need, and you know more than enough, to pursue your dreams and achieve your goals. You just need to BACK YOURSELF!
Remember your worth, don’t sell yourself short and above all else, believe in your ability to learn and grow. This will not only increase your confidence, but it’ll also give you the BEST starting point from which to launch your new working life.
4. Take off the cape!
Working women (and mums especially) are often referred to as Super-Women, because they somehow manage to DO IT ALL. Cooking, cleaning, working, chauffeuring, counselling, socialising – they’re ALL part of a working woman’s daily life. And the list doesn’t end there. But WHY do we torture ourselves and why do we always feel the need to do it all?!?
Before you go back to work, try to recognise when it’s necessary to take the cape off… even if just for a little while. You ARE enough and you are DOING enough, so do yourself a favour and stop trying to do it ALL. Even superheroes need a break once in a while. 😉
4. Take off the cape!
Working women (and mums especially) are often referred to as Super-Women, because they somehow manage to DO IT ALL. Cooking, cleaning, working, chauffeuring, counselling, socialising – they’re ALL part of a working woman’s daily life. And the list doesn’t end there. But WHY do we torture ourselves and why do we always feel the need to do it all?!?
Before you go back to work, try to recognise when it’s necessary to take the cape off… even if just for a little while. You ARE enough and you are DOING enough, so do yourself a favour and stop trying to do it ALL. Even superheroes need a break once in a while. 😉
These really are the 4 BEST confidence building techniques to get you back to your previous job, into a different career or to help you launch your new business quickly, powerfully and CONFIDENTLY!
Stop waiting for the perfect opportunity to knock on your door, because we all know that’s never going to happen. YOU need to MAKE IT HAPPEN!
BE YOU! We like her BEST!
