January Sucks. So Does September.
It’s official. No one really wants to go back to work in January.
I spend my days talking to people. I am a coach. That is what I get paid to do. A funny thing happens when you spend your days talking to people, you notice trends.
Here’s a trend that I can’t help but notice, January sucks. Everyone I talk to is in a funk. They are re-thinking their career. They feel unmotivated. They are pondering early retirement. Do you know what will happen by the end of the week? Most people will feel better and that will be fine. There is no big hidden issue, you don’t need to change your job – January sucks.
Do you know what else I’ve noticed? The exact same thing happens in September. It gets better too once you get back into the swing of things.
So what? Just remember that in January and September you will feel unmotivated and then go on to remember that you will also feel better.
Sandra Oliver - January 06, 2010
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career management,
motivation,
change
Sandra Oliver
Sandra Oliver Sandra Oliver is a leadership coach and consultant with more than 17 years experience in Corporate HR leadership roles. Her expertise includes change management and succession planning. Sandra is the founder of IMPACT Consulting Inc.
Comments (2)
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How about going back to work after a maternity leave - how does that compare? I’m 6 months in, and with the new year, less than 6 months to go… do I see the glass half full or half empty? It depends on the day!
By Anne-Marie Sicard on January 07, 2010
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Ann-Marie,
Going back after maternity leave is really difficult. The biggest thing that struck me when I went back was that certain things had passed me by. People were working on projects I wanted to be on but had missed. In some ways it felt like starting over. My recommendation—have a few lunchs with the leaders of the practice a few months before and start easing your mind back into things.
By Sandra Oliver on February 02, 2010