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Getting
your Career Journey organized is a
great start, but continuing the journey
is the real challenge. Believe in
yourself. Keep your Journey moving
forward and on track. Let these High
Five messages motivate and inspire
you to achieve the future you want.
1. Welcome Change
Each day presents new changes for
you, your EnviroCareer goal, your
plans, and your life. Learning to
adapt is the key to keeping up.
- Seek
to understand change. Ask your Elders
about the changes they have witnessed
during their lifetimes.
- Invite
change. "Bring it on!"
is the attitude to have.
- Initiate
change. Your passion and enthusiasm
will inspire others to follow your
lead.
2.
Focus On Your Journey, Not Just The
Destination
Your Career Journey is filled with
all sorts of goals and experiences,
not just your dream job. Experience
each day of your journey.
- Honour
the lessons you learn, both on your
own and from your Elders.
- Celebrate
your progress along the way.
- Commit
to a life full of opportunities
and goals, then make it happen.
- Listen
to your spiritual guides and watch
for the sign-posts along the way.
3.
Continue Learning
Learning happens everywhere, even
here in Career Journey. Be inspired,
then reflect, investigate, decide,
and reflect some more. Enjoy the gift
of learning.
- Get
excited about new ideas.
- Try
new thingsthe possibilities
are endless and the choice is yours.
- Seize
every learning opportunity.
- Recognize
your teacherfrom Elders to
children to nature that surrounds
you.
- Record
the things you learn and celebrate
your achievements.
4.
Listen to Your Spirit
In a world full of changes, our spiritour
values, beliefs and passionsgive
us something we can rely on. Goals
and circumstances will change, but
our spirit helps us stay on a path
that works for us. Let your spirit
guide you to the future you want.
- Trust
in who you are.
- Let
your dreams shape your goals.
- Go
after the things you want, not just
the thing you think you should do.
5.
Connect with Your Community
We all have people in our lives who
help us make career decisions and
who support us along our journey.
Who are your supporters? Who do you
support? Rely on your community and
let them rely on you.
- Value
your community as a resource.
- Seek
advice about your goals from your
Elders, teachers, role models, family,
and friends.
- Offer
advice and support to others.
- Identify
and network with support people
for each of your goals
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