Ask yourself this question. What do I see in myself and how do others view me? Many times when we meet someone the first thing they associate themselves is with their job occupation. Today, I ran into a long time friend at the gas station. As we exchanged words, within the first opening hello, my friend identified himself by his job employer. Employees are very loyal and dedicated to their employer, but are we given the same respect and treated with dignity. Everyday someone’s dreams are shattered because of their organization downsizing. How does that person rebound if their only seen themselves through the eyes of their employer?

I wonder how the CEO of my friends company would introduce himself amongst his peers. Would he/she refer to themselves as the CEO of a successful company or would they realize the hard work and effort of their employees and give them credit? Everyone has the desire to be needed and wanted, that’s human nature but I want each of us to view ourselves not from what we do as a job but as we really are.

If you currently not making enough money at your job and maybe feel that you should have a better job at this point in your life, view yourself in a position of your dreams. If you can view it, then you can achieve it. Each day for at least 15 minutes, allow yourself to visualize doing what your heart desire and living the lifestyle that you want. During the time of your transition remember to not identify yourself by what you do, but by rather how you see yourself, regardless of the circumstances.

Don’t get discouraged and keep yourself inspired.